Is In-Vitro Fertilization for You?
In-vitro fertilization is one of the significant advancements in the field of infertility treatment whereby a woman’s egg is extracted and fertilized in the laboratory. The egg – of course- is introduced to the man’s sperm while it is artificially fertilized in the lab. Now, discovering fertility issues can turn out to be a devastating experience for a couple. From the earliest history of mankind, conception is viewed as a natural gift. The fact that there are reportedly more than 6 million couples across the world deprived of this gift doesn’t really impose a sense of the growing “commonality” of …
A Few Facts about Infertility
Cases of male infertility are as common as that of female infertility if not more. With the drastic changes in lifestyle (increase in the rate of smoking, drinking and late pregnancy), don’t be surprised if you actually end up seeing infertility taking a monstrous shape in the near future. Infertility among men and women: What is the difference? Needless to say, with the passage of time (and growth in the rate of infertility), the significance of infertility treatments like In-vitro fertilization will only be felt more intensely. Let us learn about the basic difference between infertility among men and women. …
Infertility Treatment for Men: What you Need to Know
Men are broadly classified as infertile primarily owing to two conditions – a) when there is no sperm produced at all and b) when there is a problem in transmitting the sperm. This is one of the reasons why a few men find it difficult to contribute to the process of conception – which of course remains a natural experience for most couples. Don’t get us wrong! Infertility today is a widespread problem. In fact, reports suggest that when it comes to one in five childless couples, the problem lies with the male partner and not the female. It has …
Managing Relationships During Fertility Treatment Process
The last few years have seen a prevalent rise in infertility amongst the population across the world. This rise in infertility is due to the precarious lifestyle choices we are making, inclusive of all the junk, frozen food we eat as opposed to the fresh, organic foods we should be eating. Having said all that, the situation is a tough one to battle for those are diagnosed with infertility. It is an extremely sensitive issue that requires patience and the utmost understanding to be overcome positively. Research has shown time and again that infertility has a stressful impact on relationships. …
Oxidative stress and male fertility
If you are reading this, chances are that you might have already done some research about male infertility and you might know that male infertility is the reason in around 30-35% of cases. And if you don’t already know, be informed that Low sperm count and sperm motility are two of the most common and major factors that cause infertility in men. Oxidative stress If you are anywhere between 22-35 years of age, you might have experienced fatigue after a long day at work and that’s totally normal. Some good rest or some other form of relaxation must cover …
Is infertility hereditary?
A recent news article raised eyeballs with its headline which said that a bollywood celebrity made a list of all the diseases and disorders that were ever found in the history of her fiancee’s family. Good idea, eh? It’s always recommended to be proactive and take a precautionary measure to know things beforehand and act in a proactive manner. Well, what about infertility? What if someone in your or your extended family was ever diagnosed with it? First question you’d ask your gynaecologist would be if it’s hereditary? There are a lot of factors behind infertility. …
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: 5 Things You Need To Know
The last few years have seen a rise in a number of diseases due to unhealthy lifestyle habits we all seem to have developed. There is a significant rise in infertility and a number of related diseases especially amongst the urban population. The Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome or PCOS is one such condition amongst women that is surrounded by a number of myths and misconceptions. It is a condition in which a woman’s levels of the hormones, estrogen and progesterone are imbalanced. This may lead to ovarian cysts and can cause problems with a woman’s menstrual cycle, fertility, cardiac function, and …
Worried about your Fertility? Your solutions are close at hand.
In the state of Andhra Pradesh, for the first time ever, with the help of advanced medical technology couples were able to successfully achieve pregnancies at Oasis centre for Reproductive Medicine. …
Male infertility – an overview
By the time you’re here, reading this, you would have been bombarded with scary bits of information that could create enough stress to cause infertility even if you aren’t. The issue here is that information such as 45 to 50% of all infertility cases are attributable to men[1] – …