Are IVF Side Effects Dangerous? Separating Myths from Facts
If you have been trying to conceive without success, in vitro fertilisation (IVF) could make your dream of parenthood come true. IVF is an assistive reproductive technique (ART) where the eggs are retrieved from the female partner and sperm from the male. They are then manually combined under lab conditions for fertilisation. Once the embryo is formed, it is transferred to the woman’s uterus for implantation and pregnancy. However, keep in mind that IVF takes time and can lead to side effects. While it is important to know that mild and temporary or severe side effects can result from IVF …
Can Lifestyle Affect Egg Quality?
Our lifestyle choices play a critical role in our reproductive health. For instance, the Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH) is an indicator of the quantity and quality of the eggs in the ovaries a prerequisite for a healthy pregnancy. However, research shows that 31% of Indian women under the age of 30 and 51% between 30 and 35 years have low serum AMH levels. Unhealthy lifestyle habits may contribute to a decline in AMH. This is worrisome because low AMH limits your chances of natural conception. Therefore, learning about the signs of poor egg quality and lifestyle factors that may cause it, …
What is Testicular Atrophy: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
While it’s true that size really doesn’t matter in most situations, the size of the testicles matters for male health. The average testicular volume and length for Indian men are 18 ml and 3.8 cm, respectively. The testes are responsible for producing sperm and testosterone, critical to male fertility. Therefore, testicular size is deeply linked with male fertility. Abnormalities in the size and volume of the testes occur in 64% of men struggling with infertility. If left untreated, testicular atrophy may result in erectile dysfunction, testicular cancer and psychological problems. What is Testicular Atrophy? Testicular atrophy is a condition that …
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ओवेरियन सिस्ट क्या है?
ओवेरियन सिस्ट इन हिंदी क्या है? (ovarian cyst in hindi) प्रजनन स्वास्थ्य से जुड़े मुद्दे अक्सर चिंता का कारण बन सकते हैं, खासकर जब बात अंडाशय के सिस्ट जैसी स्थिति की हो। अंडाशय में सिस्ट एक ऐसी समस्या है जिससे कई महिलाएँ किसी न किसी समय गुजरती हैं, लेकिन यह अक्सर समझी नहीं जाती। चाहे आप इसके लक्षणों का अनुभव कर रही हों या इसके बारे में जानने की उत्सुकता हो, जानकारी होना जरूरी है। इस गाइड में, हम अंडाशय के सिस्ट के बारे में सभी जरूरी बातें बताएंगे—वे क्या हैं, सिस्ट होने के लक्षण, कारण, ओवरी सिस्ट एंड प्रेगनेंसी, …
एंडोमेट्रियोसिस के सामान्य लक्षण
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Common Signs of High Oestrogen in Women and How to Manage Them
If you are a woman, you know how important the hormones, oestrogen and progesterone, are to your reproductive health. Oestrogen is especially critical for the functioning of the female reproductive system because it promotes the development of the female sexual organs and secondary sexual characteristics. It also regulates your menstrual cycle and is important in preparing your body for pregnancy. Of course, the levels of this hormone will rise and fall throughout your life, depending on the stage you are in. For instance, the level will increase during puberty, when sexual development occurs. However, if oestrogen levels remain high in …
What to Do After a Failed IUI: Treatment Options and Considerations
Have you been struggling with infertility? You might have tried different approaches to ensure pregnancy, including Intra Uterine Insemination (IUI). This is an Assistive Reproductive Technique (ART) in which the sperm is directly inserted into the female partner’s uterus when she ovulates. While this has proven effective for numerous couples, it does not guarantee success. Many couples need to go through several cycles of IUI before it succeeds, while others face failure even after multiple tries. If you are among those who have experienced the failure of IUI treatment, don’t give up on your dream of parenthood just yet. Here’s …
Are Uterine Polyps Dangerous? What Every Woman Should Know
About 22.5% of women with infertility issues have uterine polyps. The problem is these growths do not present any symptoms in the early stages, and you might remain unaware till you try to conceive or the polyps grow too large in size or number. What are Uterine Polyps? Uterine polyps, by definition, are tiny growths on the inner layer of the uterus, known as the endometrium. They are much smaller and different in structure than fibroids. While polyps are also sensitive to oestrogen, they differ from overgrowing endometrial cells that lead to bulky uterus. Types of Polyps in the Uterus …
Endometrial Hyperplasia vs. Endometrial Cancer: Understanding the Differences
Has your fertility specialist prescribed a malignancy evaluation for endometrial hyperplasia (EH)? Do not get scared yet. Although about 33% of atypical EH progresses to uterine cancer, early treatment of endometrial cancer (EC), especially for patients with atypical EH, can work wonders. Diagnosing the condition accurately is the key to timely intervention. Although EH increases the risk of EC, the progression rate is much lower in India than in Western countries, at 4.3 per 100,000. Here’s all you need to know about the two disorders. What is Endometrial Hyperplasia? The thickening of the uterine wall is called endometrial hyperplasia. While …
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