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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
1. COVID-19 does not appear to cause birth defects but may increase pregnancy complications. Unlike viruses such as rubella, chickenpox, or Zika virus, there is no evidence that COVID-19 causes birth defects. Because of the immunosuppression and increased respiratory demands of pregnancy, expectant mothers who become infected with COVID-19 must be closely monitored. COVID-19 in pregnancy can pose some increased risks to the baby, such as preterm birth and […]
It is true that a few studies seemed to find a connection between fertility drug use and an increased risk of breast or uterine cancer, specifically with the drug Clomiphene Citrate. But should you be concerned about an increased cancer risk? Let’s take a look. Studies that suggest a link between fertility treatments like In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) and cancer are conflicting, with some reporting a small increase in […]
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is hormonal and reproductive disorder found commonly among young adults including women of reproductive age. It is regarded as a common cause of chronic hyperandrogenic anovulation and ovulatory dysfunction. The disorder is also a risk factor for metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular diseases, impaired psychological well-being, and increased cancer risk. Although it is a very common health issue that affects 5-10% of adolescents, the disease remains undiagnosed […]
Cancer, also known as malignancy is a disease where the cells in the body grow abnormally. Cancerous tumors have the potential to invade healthy cells and spread to other parts of the body by continuing to grow. The disease is always named for the part where it starts in the body. What is cervical cancer? Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that arises in the cervix. It is […]
Cancer is the abnormal growth and division of cells and can develop almost anywhere in the body. There are different types of cancers including lung cancer, skin cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer, lymphoma, etc. The symptoms of cancer can vary depending on the type of body part is affected. Fertility issues with cancer and cancer treatment Cancer and some of the cancer treatments can affect a woman’s fertility or […]
The average duration of the menstrual cycle is generally 28 days, however, it’s completely normal for periods to come a bit early or late. In general, females, who are still going through puberty, have higher chances of getting irregular periods, whereas females, who are past this phase, develop a regular cycle. Irregular periods are a condition when the length of the menstrual cycle becomes irregular and keeps on changing. […]
