IVF Success and Age: What Every Couple Should Know Before Starting Treatment
Changing lifestyles and increasing pollution have a deep impact on fertility. With 1 in 6 couples in India struggling with infertility, medical and technology experts are doing their best to leverage innovative techniques to help them. This has helped the country develop exceptional IVF capability and capacity to support couples dreaming of becoming parents. If your fertility specialist has recommended the procedure, it is best to learn about the success rate of IVF by age, to set realistic expectations of the number of cycles required. What Are IVF Success Rates by Age? IVF success rate is the percentage of IVF …
A Guide on Chocolate Cysts: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
You might have heard of polycystic ovaries, and you might be a chocolate lover, but did you know that some growths that can occur in women are known as chocolate cysts? While 20% of women develop at least one pelvic mass in their lifetime, not all are cysts. Chocolate cysts are one of the 30 types of ovarian masses that may affect a woman’s fertility and quality of life. What is a Chocolate Cyst? Chocolate cysts get their name from the brownish fluid filled in them. The growth of endometrial tissue in the regions outside the uterus may cause the …
An In-depth Guide to Understanding Intramural Fibroids
Did you know that 20% to 70% of women in their reproductive years develop uterine fibroids? Of these, the most common type is the intramural fibroid. If you have been experiencing heavy periods or painful intercourse, the cause could be an intramural fibroid. The good news is that this is a non-cancerous tumour that can be eliminated through the appropriate treatment. It is called “intramural” because it grows on the muscular wall of the uterus. Normally, intramural fibroids can range in size from 1 mm to 200 mm or more. Depending on their location and size, they can create problems in …
Understanding the Impact of Low AMH Levels on Menstrual Cycle Irregularities
Reproductive health is an essential aspect of your overall well-being, influencing not only fertility but also hormonal balance, menstrual regularity and even long-term health outcomes. Maintaining your reproductive health encompasses a complicated interplay of hormones, lifestyle factors and age-related changes that collectively back the working of the ovaries, uterus and other reproductive organs. One of the main gauges of reproductive health is the Anti-Müllerian Hormone (AMH). What is AMH (Anti-Müllerian Hormone)? Anti-Müllerian Hormone is a hormone generated by the ovaries that reflects the ovarian reserve – the number of remaining eggs. AMH has emerged as an essential marker for assessing …
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, …
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, …
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 …
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 …
Causes and Symptoms of Thin Endometrium
You must have heard about the importance of the uterus in reproductive health and pregnancy. The fertilised egg implants itself on the inner lining of the uterus, the endometrium. The embryo is also nurtured by this lining till delivery. So, the main responsibilities of the endometrium are protecting and nurturing the foetus and expelling menstrual fluid when you are not pregnant. However, some women have an unusually thin endometrium, which can lead to problems in the fertilised egg getting implanted. What is Thin Endometrium? The thickness of the uterine lining varies throughout your menstrual cycle. It is thinner during the …
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