Beyond Loss: Moving ahead with Hope!
Beyond Loss there comes Hope! All apologies to start this blog with a bit of negativity but i am sure we all agree that loss is a part of entering the world of infertility. …
Your Period? It’s Key to Your Fertility
What does a normal period look like? So many concerns to puzzle you? Let us try solving the riddle. Is diarrhea before a period normal? Is spotting between periods normal? What about clots? What about pain during periods? …
HOW TO HAVE A BABY WHEN YOU HAVE BEEN TRYING FOR A WHILE
If you’re wondering how to have a baby, especially if you’ve been trying for a while, the article below is just for you. DON’T WAIT TOO LONG BEFORE GETTING HELP: don’t hesitate to get help on time, or your odds for successful treatment may go down. …
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. …
“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. …
