Tag: Fertility

IVFBy Dr Puneet Rana Arora

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 […]

fertility treatment, IVFBy Dr Puneet Rana Arora

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 […]

fertility treatmentBy Dr Puneet Rana Arora

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 […]

fertility treatment, CoronavirusBy Dr Puneet Rana Arora

Five Quick Facts About Covid-19 And Fertility

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 […]

fertility treatment, cancer treatmentBy Dr Puneet Rana Arora

Fertility and Cancer – Do fertility drugs cause cancer?

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 […]