Why is reproductive medicine so important?

Why is reproductive medicine so important?

Although reproductive medicine helps bring new life into the world, its focus on issues such as birth control, sexual education, and mental health are as equally as important in creating balanced and sustainable societies. Preventing unplanned pregnancies not only reduces poverty infant mortality rates, but it also eases the strain on overstretched social services, as well as empowering millions of women all over the world to build successful careers […]

Do you know what male factor infertility is?

Do you know what male factor infertility is

Male factor infertility involves essentially any factor that affects the male partner’s ability to reproduce. The causes of male factor infertility are typically related to either the production or obstruction of sperm. Many factors can result in either reduced sperm production or an obstruction that inhibits the delivery of the sperm. When the male reproductive system is functioning properly, 20 million or more sperm per milliliter of semen travel […]

Are you worried about recurrent implantation failures?

Are you worried about recurrent implantation failures?

Facing recurrent implantation failures in three or more consecutive IVF attempts can definitely leave a couple dejected. Such patients need medical and psychological support to cope up with and help them understand what caused it and how they can prevent it from happening again. It is very important to evaluate both male and female partners in such cases and individualise the treatment accordingly. CAUSES AND TREATMENT

Should you screen your embryo for genetic abnormalities?

Human embryos can have genetic abnormalities. Genetic abnormalities can be in the form of extra or missing chromosomes or parts of chromosomes, and here’s what can happen with embryos carrying Genetic Abnormalities- When embryos are formed in the laboratory, some genetically abnormal embryos may reach the stage of blastocyst. Approximately 40% of human blastocysts are genetically normal, however this reduces to 25% if the woman is aged 42 at […]

Method of achieving Fertility by In-Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) in India

Method of fertility in egg and sperm IVF follows an elaborate seven-step cycle from ovulation induction to embryo transfer and follow-ups. Here’s a look at the exact process. Step 1. Ovulation Induction A successful IVF cycle relies on the development and maturation of multiple ovarian follicles. Therefore, as a first step, fertility drugs are given for ovulation induction. During the stimulation process, your fertility specialist will go to great […]

Oocyte Cryopreservation – What you need to know?

What Is Oocyte Cryopreservation? Oocyte cryopreservation, also known as egg freezing, is a process wherein a woman’s eggs are extracted, frozen and stored for later use. The treatment cycle is similar to that of an IVF procedure, beginning with ovarian stimulation, wherein medications that contain Follicle Stimulating Hormones are administered in the form of an injection for about 10 to 12 days. Once the eggs are ready, they are […]

Everything You Need to Know About Before, During, and After a Hysteroscopy Surgery

While modern medicine has many great ways to see what’s going on inside your body with advanced imaging equipment, sometimes it’s necessary to get a closer look. Typically, this meant invasive surgery, but modern science stepped up once again with tools that can take a quick peek at your insides without causing any collateral damage to the outside. A hysteroscopy is one such technique. To address any apprehension you […]

Male Infertility – Symptoms, Causes, Treatment Options for Male Infertility in Gurgaon

It is estimated that about 15% of the couples are infertile. It means they are unable to conceive a child despite having had unprotected sex frequently for a year or longer. However, infertility has historically been attributed to woman. Sometimes, infertility may be due to more than one factor, so it is very important that detailed investigations are done in both male and female partner. Just like women, men […]

Is Diabetes a Cause of Infertility?

Diabetes mellitus is a major cause of concern for millions of people around the world. For most people, it is a condition they will have to deal with for their entire life, especially people suffering from Type-1 diabetes. It is already a challenge to deal with by itself, but it can be even more of a hassle in your everyday life. For many people diabetes mellitus already poses some […]

Connection between Infertility and Thyroid Health

Many women have a sense that there is something wrong with their thyroid health—they’re gaining weight despite a healthy diet, experiencing chronic fatigue or cold intolerance, losing hair, forgetting things, having trouble going to the bathroom, and feeling generally depressed—and yet no one has ever done a comprehensive thyroid evaluation on them. The reason this is so frustrating? We know that thyroid disorders are incredibly common, affecting one in […]