PCOS In Youngs Adolescents – Important Factors To Know

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 […]

Irregular periods and Infertility

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. […]

Sons born with fertility treatment ‘inherit problems’

Boys born to fathers who needed help conceiving have poorer sperm quality as adults than peers conceived without help, a study published in Human Reproduction suggests. This study, carried out by a team from the Universiteit Brussels – where ICSI was developed – looked at 54 men aged 18 to 22. They were compared with 57 men of the same age. Men born from ICSI had almost half the […]