“It is our duty to share our story with the world. We need more people to know exactly what infertility is and how the right doctor plays a large role” – A 10-year infertility struggle
Jaya* and Raj* had been married for 16 years when they came to Oasis. 14 years ago, two years into the marriage (when they were 20 and 30 respectively), they decided to have kids and started planning for the same. They tried for close to two years, but with no results. So, they decided to seek medical help. They approached a gynecologist & infertility specialist in their city for medical intervention. This is when their harrowing time of infertility treatment happened. The doctor they approached, did not test either of them and quickly suggested they go in for Intra Uterine …
The Simple Six Rules of Fertility
1. Check your Weight Being overweight or underweight affects fertility in both men and women. Evidence from research clearly draws connections between a person’s weight and his/ her fertility. What needs to considered here is an individual’s BMI or Body Mass Index. The BMI is calculated based on the person’s height and weight and a measurement in the range of 19 and 25 is considered ideal. Anything lesser or more can have an impact on the reproductive system. …
Busting 4 Myths of Infertility
Myth #1: All thyroid patients are infertile Fact: Although undetected and untreated thyroid could be cause of infertility, all people suffering from hypothyroidism do have infertility. In fact, a patient who maintains good health habits including nutritious food, regular exercise along with thyroid medications could conceive perfectly naturally. Myth #2: Infertility & impotency are one and the same …
5 Rights Every Couple undergoing an ART Treatment (IVF Treatment) Need to be Aware of
1. Right to consents for all treatments the couple undergoes Like any other medical procedure, all procedures which are part of the IVF treatment cycle NEED patient consent. Always ensure your centre takes a written consent from you – it is your right. 2. Right to knowledge about the complete treatment cycle …
“They are my angels.They fulfilled my dream.” – An IVF Success Story
Julianna and Pravesh met and started dating 6 years ago. Having met at work, they were together for 4 years before they decided to tie the knot. Once the relationship took an official turn, they immediately decided to try having children. Both of them were past 30 and both were very enthusiastic to have children. However, the normal route did not work for them and then started their infertility journey. With Julianna being 33 and both of them facing a hectic work-life, age and lifestyle were significant contributors to the couple’s infertility. Despite being Brazillian, Julianna decided to take up …
Nutrition and Fertility – The Fertility Diet
One of the most important steps to prevent infertility and also to treat infertility is to keep a watch on diet and nutrition. Poor diet does way more damage to your body than just reducing the lifespan. Nutrition plays an important role in a healthy body and reproductive system. Food & fertility are definitely linked and lack of nutrition is a cause for both male & female infertility. …
11 Questions to ask before choosing a fertility clinic
1. Does the centre strictly adhere to ICMR guidelines? The Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR) has a set of strict guidelines to be followed by any fertility/ IVF centre. Currently, though this is not a law, it is a bill pending in the parliament to be passed. So, it is definitely mandatory for an IVF Centre to be registered with ICMR and is important that they follow the guidelines. So, is your centre registered with ICMR? 2. Are you given individual attention at the centre? …
Are there any risks in an IVF procedure?
Though In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) and other fertility procedures are quite common these days, there are a few risks involved in these procedures. It is important to know and understand this risk before taking up the procedure. Please ensure that your doctor informs you of the risks and side effects and you know understand them completely well before going ahead with one. 1. Risk of multiple births This is the most common risk associated with any fertility procedure. Usually, in order to improve a couple’s chances of success during an assisted reproductive procedure, more than one embryo is transferred into …
Success Stories – Lifestyle Based Infertility
Rahul* and Pooja* were 39 and 35 years of age when they walked into the doors of Oasis. After being married for 4 years, they tried for 2 years to have a baby naturally. However, the natural route did not work for them. By this time Pooja was increasingly worried about her biological clock ticking despite Rahul’s calm and composure. They were very keen about having a child and Pooja did not want to delay things any further since they were getting older. So, Pooja visited her gynecologist who suggested that an assisted reproductive procedure might work well for them. …
Can anyone go in for an IVF treatment (fertility treatment)?
In the present day (especially in urban India), times are changing and more & more people are taking longer to settle into matrimony and plan …
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