Are you chosing the Right Fertility Centre?
Pregnancy needs both male and female partner so does the diagnosis of infertility. When it comes to diagnosis of not being able to conceive, where the problem may lie and the concerned solutions, couples always wish there was a single doctor whom both of them could consult. …
Advanced Fertility Treatments- Hope beyond IVF
With one in six couples dealing with infertility issues, the demand for advanced fertility treatments with higher success rates is imperative. Today couples are looking beyond IUIs and IVFs when it comes to treatment options. The scientist and researchers in the field are constantly looking for the safest and most effective techniques and technologies to increase chances for a successful pregnancy and delivery, while giving all reasons to couples to stay positive along the way. Advancements like IVM, PGS, and Fertility Preservation available at Oasis are some of the ways that are helping us to redefine the IVF experience and …
A case study of successful pregnancy with PGS (Preimplantation Genetic Screening)
Oasis is one of the very few center’s in India to provide Pre-Implantation Genetic Screening (PGS) / Diagnosis (PGD). PGS / PGD are recent developments in modern medicine which are used to assess the genetic profile of the embryo before it is implanted, thereby increasing the chances of a healthy foetus. PGD is used to assess if the embryo has any specific defect or carrier of any congenital diseases or hereditary single gene defects. With PGD we can screen the embryos prior to embryo transfer and genetically healthy embryos can be implanted thereby increasing the chance of success. This is …
Does your IVF Clinic follow the rules of the ART Bill?
The Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR) has drafted a bill for Assisted Reproductive Technologies. This bill is yet to become an act, but introduction of the same will take things a long way in checking several unethical practices in the field of assisted reproductive technologies in India. …
The Infertility FAQ
Q. What is infertility? Infertility is defined as the failure to conceive after a year of regular unprotected intercourse, or the inability to carry a pregnancy to a live birth. Q. What causes infertility? Most infertility results from physical problems in either the male partner’s or the female partner’s reproductive system, or both. Some causes include problems with …
Pregnancy Complications with PCOS/ PCOD
It is a myth that women with PCOS can never get pregnant naturally. Some women get pregnant in the natural cycle. However, there is a higher risk of certain conditions for pregnant women with PCOS …
How to Diagnose PCOS/ PCOD?
PCOS/PCOD is quite a difficult condition to diagnose. Several women go through years without knowing that they have PCOS. There is no single test to diagnose the same. However, your doctors will check to find out if you at least two of the three main symptoms. Your ovaries don’t release eggs, or don’t release them regularly. Your doctor will find this out by asking about how often you have periods. You have high amounts of male hormones or androgens. Signs that you have high levels of these hormones include unwanted hair or spots (acne). Your doctor can also identify these by ordering a blood …
Busting 5 Myths of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is a very common female endocrine disorder which could have several repercussions if not managed properly. One of these repercussions is infertility. September is PCOS Awareness Month and we are trying to bust a few myths associated with PCOS 1. Myth: PCOS is a cause of concern only if I am trying to get pregnant. …