Age is the single most important factor affecting a women’s fertility. A woman in her early to mid 20s has 25% – 30% chance of getting pregnant every month. Fertility generally starts to decline when a woman is in her early 30s and after the age of 35 years, the decline speeds up. By age …
Infertility is a growing problem worldwide with 1 in 6 couples facing infertility issues. Infertility can affect everyone regardless of gender, color or country of origin. Infertility is defined as inability to conceive after 1 year (or 6 months in case of women > 35years or older) of regular unprotected sexual intercourse. Struggling with infertility …
Secondary infertility is defined as the inability to conceive or carry a baby to term after previously giving birth. It is diagnosed when the couple is unable to conceive even after 6 months to 1 year with regular unprotected sexual intercourse. To classify as secondary infertility, the previous birth/s must have occurred without help from …
Vaginitis is a medical term used to describe the inflammation or infection of the vagina. Vulvovaginitis refer to inflammation of both vagina and vulva. These conditions can result from an infection caused by organisms like bacteria, fungus or viruses. Vaginitis can also be caused by irritation by chemicals present in the creams, sexually transmitted from …
Laparoscopy is a surgical procedure that involves making one, two or three small cuts in the abdomen through which the doctor inserts a thin fibre-optic tube fitted with light and camera called a laparoscope. Laparoscopy may be used as a diagnostic or as a therapeutic method in infertility. Laparoscopy allows a healthcare provider to visualize …
It is always better to start planning for family as early as possible because the chances of conception decrease after the age of 35 years and the risk and complications of pregnancy increases. But getting pregnant is not as easy as it appears in movies or text books as various factors play a role in …
IVF and ICSI are the most commonly used methods in the treatment of infertility. Both these methods of fertilization that takes place outside the body in a laboratory dish. These involve harvesting eggs and sperm for fertilization in a lab dish and nurturing the embryos in an incubator for 3-5 days before transferring them into …
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Infertility is defined as inability to conceive by a couple even after 1 year (or 6 months in a couple older than 35yrs) of regular unprotected intercourse. Infertility is much more common than you think. Fortunately, there are many treatment options available for people who wish to conceive. Causes of infertility in females There’s nothing …
Hormone imbalances are the leading cause of infertility in women. Several hormones are responsible for maintaining fertility in females. Any abnormality in the quality and quantity of the hormones can cause hormonal imbalances. Timing of the hormone’s release & its interaction with other hormones are also important. If you have been trying to get pregnant …
What is tubal block/ tubal infertility/ tubal disease/ tubal occlusion ? The fallopian tubes are an important part of the female reproductive system as it is the site where the fertilization occurs. It is a muscular tube lined with ciliated (hair-like) lining that connects the uterus to the ovaries. The main function of the fallopian …
