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The First Year Symphony-Baby First Year Milestones

The first year of a baby’s life is a breathtaking symphony of growth and transformation, a time when tiny humans blossom into curious explorers, eager communicators, and budding personalities.

Unconsummated Marriage Realities: The Silent Battle

Unconsummated marriages, though often a taboo subject, are more common than many realize. This delicate situation arises when a couple, despite being legally married, is unable to achieve sexual intercourse or establish physical intimacy.

Teenage parenting

Monitoring a teenager is a very delicate part of parenting. Sometimes it’s a nightmare foe parents.

Too much monitoring will send the message of distrust, too less monitoring will deprive him of protection and guidance in making safe decisions about behavior and relationships.

Understanding Uterine Prolapse: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Uterine prolapse is a common yet often misunderstood condition that affects women, particularly those who have experienced childbirth or are in postmenopausal stages. It occurs when the uterus descends into or protrudes out of the vagina due to weakened pelvic floor muscles and ligaments.

Understanding Torticollis: Causes, Symptoms, And Management by Dr. Ranjit K Agarwala – IHR India

Torticollis, is a condition characterized by the involuntary contraction or shortening of neck muscles, resulting in the tilting or turning of the head to one side. While it can occur at any age, torticollis is most commonly diagnosed in infants (congenital torticollis) and adults (acquired torticollis).

What Are The Causes of Infertility in Men & Women

What Are The Causes of Infertility in Men & Women What is […]

RUBELLA (German measles) & PREGNANCY

It is a contagious viral infection. If a pregnant woman acquires Rubella, she is at increased risk of miscarriages, stillborn and their developing babies are at risk for severe birth defects with devastating lifelong consequences. But the good thing about it is that once someone is infected or immunized, they acquire lifelong immunity.

What is Uterine Synechiae? Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment

Uterine Synechiae is an acquired uterine condition that occurs when scar tissue forms inside the uterus where the walls of the uterus stick to one another.

Triple Test: A Prenatal Screening for Chromosomal Abnormalities and Birth defects

The amniocentesis test is a prenatal diagnostic test (test done during pregnancy) that involves taking a sample of the amniotic fluid surrounding the fetus in the uterus during pregnancy. It is typically performed during the second trimester, between 15 and 20 weeks of pregnancy.

Understanding Amniocentesis Test: Risks, Results, and Benefits

The amniocentesis test is a prenatal diagnostic test (test done during pregnancy) that involves taking a sample of the amniotic fluid surrounding the fetus in the uterus during pregnancy. It is typically performed during the second trimester, between 15 and 20 weeks of pregnancy.

What is Azoospermia and How is it Treated?

Azoospermia is a condition in which a man has no sperm in his ejaculate. This can be caused by various factors, including physical abnormalities, hormonal imbalances, and infections. While azoospermia can be distressing for men and their partners who are trying to conceive, it is important to note that it is treatable and there are options available for those seeking to have a child.

10 Measures for Successful Breastfeeding

It is important that while discharging a nursing mother from the hospital or during the first contact of a nursing mother in OPD the following measures should be explained to her for successful breast feeding.

Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) – Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment

PMS stands for Premenstrual Syndrome. The physical or mood changes a woman goes through every month before menstruation which affects a woman’s normal life is called premenstrual syndrome (PMS). PMS has been reported in 30-40% of the reproductive female population.

Common problems faced during the first trimester of Pregnancy

First-trimester bleeding can be concerning. Spotting and light bleeding, however, are typically merely expected symptoms of early pregnancy. There are several causes of mild bleeding and spotting in the first trimester that are often safe for both you and your unborn child.

How does smoking affect Men’s Fertility?

The Impact of smoking on the general health and well-being of an individual and its association with various life-threatening cancers are known to all. Many of us are not aware of smoking can affect our fertility. As per the latest data, almost 27 cr. Indians consume tobacco which is out of every 5 Indians.

The World’s first IVF Baby – A medical marvel

Louise Brown was the result of the first successful IVF, which is considered to be among the most remarkable medical breakthrough of the 20th century. She was born on 25th July 1978 at Oldham and District General Hospital, Manchester, England. She was born to the lucky parents Lesley and Peter Brown at 11:47 pm, Tuesday by caesarean section and weighed 5 pounds, 12 ounces (2.608 kg) at birth.

Health and Child Development | Why Is Healthy Child development  Important?

The early years of life are very important to know about Health and Child Development. Healthy development means that children can grow up where their social, emotional, and educational needs are met along with normal physical growth. Having a safe, loving home and spending time with family- playing, singing, reading, and talking are very important, especially in this era of the digital world. Proper nutrition, exercise, and sleep also can make a big difference.

Hysterosalpingogram (HSG Test) Procedure: What to expect?

Hysterosalpingography (HSG) is an important female fertility test. HSG test is an X-ray procedure that is used to view the inside of the uterus and the fallopian tubes. HSG was first performed by Rind Fleisch in 1910 and was considered to be the first special radiology procedure of that time.

UNOSSIFIED NASAL BONE / ABSENT NASAL BONE IN SCAN – WHAT DOES IT MEAN?

It refers to a finding on ultrasound that nasal bone is not seen or appears small. It is due to delayed ossification of the nasal bone. In the report, it may be mentioned as either unossified, absent or hypoplastic nasal bone.

A 26 year old woman’s Success Story of becoming a mother after 4 Consecutive abortions

Female patient, Mrs. X was 26 years old and had been married for 5 years. After longing for a child they finally decided to go to an infertility clinic in Guwahati near their home and was diagnosed with Sub Septate Uterus. Read the whole article for the treatment process.

Do’s & Dont’s after Embryo Transfer

When you’re undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF), Embryo Transfer is one of the most crucial step. the moment your doctor places the embryo into your uterus may seem like a dream. When the big event finally occurs, it is a celebration! The IVF procedure is one of the most memorable parts for most people, and the embryo transfer is no exception.

FETAL ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY: THE PURPOSE, PROCEDURE & RISKS

Incidence of Congenital heart disease in India is 1/100 live births. Many of these remain undiagnosed in pregnancy and become evident only at birth or neonatal period/infancy. Of these, approximately 20% may require urgent treatment.

The causes of Infertility and how to manage it.

Its is a common misconception that Infertility is mostly a female issue. Infertility impacts men and women equally. Among all couples seeking help for infertility, about half of them have male factor issues.

Comprehensive Paediatric Care Under one Roof | IHR Guwahati

The Department of Paediatrics at IHR Guwahati is committed to providing “State-of-the-art” care to children with various clinical conditions. These services are provided by a dedicated team of experienced and trained clinicians and specialists in several fields who work together to provide comprehensive paediatric care under one roof.

Insights into ni-PGTA: Expert Discussion with Dr Deepak Goenka & Dr Sam Balu

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ENDOMETRIAL PREPARATION FOR EMBRYO TRANSFER 

Endometrium is the inner dynamic lining of the uterus (womb) where a baby develops. Each month under the influence of hormones like Estrogen and Progesterone, the endometrium prepares itself for the implantation of an embryo.

PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) – The Importance of Diet & Nutrition

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that affects a woman’s hormone levels.

Women with PCOS produce higher-than-normal amounts of male hormones. Their bodies skip menstrual periods as a result of this imbalance, making it more difficult for them to get pregnant.

PRE ANAESTHETIC CHECKUP AND ITS IMPORTANCE

During a visit to a hospital, there can often be anxiety in a patient. If the doctor advises a surgery or an interventional procedure as a treatment option, most of the patients would worry about what to expect. Now a day’s availability of safe and quality anaesthesia services makes the experience of surgery a pleasant one for any patient. Anaesthesia services are an integral part of the present health care system.

ENDOMETRIAL RECEPTIVITY ASSAY (ERA)

Infertility, that is inability to conceive, is not merely a health issue, but it also causes immense social and psychological stress. Even couples undergoing IVF treatment are under extreme anxiety and emotional turmoil, which is beyond any measure. To add to the woe, recurrent IVF failures pose utmost disappointment both for the couple as well as the doctor. The underlying cause can not only be the embryo, but also the endometrium – which is the “nest” where the embryo implants. So, let’s understand the important “E”s in the process of implantation – Embryo, and Endometrium.

How Thyroid Disorders Affect Conception (Pregnancy)

When planning a pregnancy, you need to examine this important organ – the thyroid gland in order to avoid complications during pregnancy. Does the thyroid gland affect conception? And how do thyroid hormones affect conception? These questions are most common in those women who have any pathology of this gland.

Fetal Growth Restriction (FGR) or Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR) & its Risk factors

Intrauterine growth restriction, or IUGR, is when a baby in the womb (a fetus) does not grow as expected. The baby is not as big as would be expected for the stage of the mother’s pregnancy.

Anaesthesia for Caesarean Section

There are different forms of anaesthesia available for a caesarean section.
You can decide either to go to sleep, known as general anaesthesia, or to stay awake, known as spinal or epidural anaesthesia. The anaesthetic will be given to you by an anaesthetist who is a doctor trained in anaesthesiology. Anaesthetist will discuss the options with you and recommend the best form of anaesthesia for you.

Role of Iron supplements in Pregnancy

If you are not getting enough iron, it can lead to iron-deficiency anemia, a condition where red blood cells count becomes low, which can make you feel tired.

Pain relief during Delivery/ Childbirth (Labour Analgesia)

Labour Analgesia is providing pain relief during labour thereby facilitating the smooth delivery of the baby. The benefits of Labour Analgesia are manifold.

Azoospermia (No Sperm Count) – Types & Causes

Azoospermia is a condition in which there’s no sperm in a man’s ejaculate. Azoospermia causes include a blockage along the reproductive tract, hormonal problems, ejaculation problems, or issues with testicular structure or function. Azoospermia leads to male infertility.

Repeated IVF Failure Causes & Treatment

The failure of embryo implantation, also known as Recurrent Implantation Failure (RIF) is when a woman less than 40 years of age, has 3 or more IVF failures with at least 4 good quality embryos.

Septate Uterus – Diagnosis & Treatment

Septate Uterus is a birth defect (Mullerian Duct anomaly).
Normally uterine cavity is triangular in shape. But in cases of the septate uterus, a fibromuscular partition with poor vascularity runs down the middle of the uterus (i.e. the womb) and divides it into two small separate parts.

SOCIAL IMPACT OF INFERTILITY

The majority of us call ourselves educated and open-minded yet we have our own limitations when it comes to certain issues. We are still living in an era where few issues related to infertility, are still not taken very easily.

Constipation in children and its management

Constipation in children is a very common disorder and is responsible for up to 25% of all
pediatric gastrointestinal visits and up to 3% of all pediatric outpatient visits.
90% of cases are functional (no organic cause) in origin whereas 10% have some organic cause.

SOCIAL EGG FREEZING

Fertility preservation via egg freezing was originally offered to women for oncology or medical reasons, but in today’s era there is a big shift, and “Social Egg Freezing” is available to every woman who is concerned about her fertility.

Ovarian Rejuvenation with PRP-Platelet Rich Plasma

With the global modernization, women tried to delay their childbearing due to professional commitments and seeking better living conditions. During last 3-4 decades there is significant rise in the mean age of first time mothers, ranging between third and fourth decade. This is associated with ovarian aging, characterized by declining oocyte quantity and quality which is an unresolved problem.

Breastfeeding Common Difficulties and Solution by Dr. Ranjit K Agarwala – IHR India

Breastfeeding is natural, but it does come with its set of challenges. Dr. Ranjit k Agarwala of IHR Guwahati gives solution to the common difficulties of Breastfeeding.

IUI vs IVF:- Which treatment should you choose?

Infertility is a disease of the reproductive system and is defined by the failure to achieve a clinical pregnancy after more than or equal to 12 months of regular unprotected intercourse. According to a health survey, 48.5 million couples are suffering from infertility worldwide. Among women 20-44 years, 1.9% had primary infertility and 10.5% had secondary infertility.

COST OF INFERTILITY TREATMENT

Ever visited a car showroom and looked for your dream car? You first choose the transmission type you want, Manual or Automatic. Then you choose the Car body type – Hatchback, Sedan or SUV. The sales guy offers you the available brands and models to choose from. Then there is an exhaustive list of car accessories from Park assist, Alloy wheels, GPS navigation to a trendy music system. There are a lot of choices and the overall cost of the car depends on the options you choose. Similarly, IVF is a broad term often misunderstood. So, whenever a couple enquires about the “cost of IVF”, they need to understand the various options applicable in their case before the total expenses are quoted.

What are the steps for infertility treatment?

Parenthood is an inestimable blessing to a couple. Around 48 million couples globally are devoid of this blessing. Inability to have a baby even after appropriately trying for one year is regarded as infertility. The cause of infertility may be related to either or both the partners or unexplained.

Treatment of Male Infertility

If a couple is infertile, almost all the time blame goes to female partner. But we must understand that, of all the infertility problems around 40% belong to male partner. Infertility in men can be due to either/or

ICSI vs IVF: Myths and misconceptions

Parenthood is the culmination of a couple’s shared dream and nature’s miracle. With progress in biological science, we have been able to decrypt some principles involved in the process of reproduction. One of the major breakthroughs in fertility science is in-vitro fertilization (IVF) by which so many couples have achieved parenthood. When a couple decides to go for IVF they come across two major techniques i.e. conventional IVF and Intra Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI)

Aches and Pains during childhood

Children are not just small adults. Unlike adults, kids cannot always express pain or discomfort. This may lead to undiagnosed problems. Bone-related issues and deformities can be managed if discovered in time. If not, then it can develop into more serious problems that carry into adulthood.

Infertility and IUI Treatment at IHR – Guwahati, Best Infertility Centre in Guwahati

Our Director Dr. Deepak Goenka is talking about the basics of IUI.  IUI is a painless process in which healthy sperms are injected into the cavity of the uterus around the time of ovulation (i.e. rupture of follicle and release of the egg from the follicle).

COVID-19 AND INFERTILITY

Covid-19 is the infectious disease caused by the corona virus, SARS-COV 2 which is a respiratory pathogen. WHO first learned of this new virus from cases in WUHAN, People’s Republic of CHINA on 31st December 2019.

Laparoscopic Myomectomy – What you need to know?

Fibroids are benign tumour mostly seen arising from the uterus. They are seen in about 25–50% of women of all age groups. Most of the fibroids remain silent without causing any problem. But if a fibroid starts creating
problems like excessive bleeding, urinary or bowel symptoms, pain or infertility, then these fibroids require interventions or treatment. They can be handled temporarily by medications but a permanent solution requires surgery.

Let’s get acquainted with Pediatric Physiotherapy

Children are usually full of life and energy. Normally they hardly need a visit to hospital or clinic. But there are times when they need help from a specialist such as

DERMOID CYST – Symptoms and Treatment

Ovarian cysts are common, but often misunderstood, a condition that can cause pain and concern for women. Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs that develop in the ovaries. They’re quite common and girls and women of any age can get them. 

PCOS – Symptoms, Diagnosis, Challenges & Treatment | Dr. Kanchan Murarka | IHR Guwahati

PCOS is also commonly known as PCOD or polycystic ovarian disease. The term; PCOD is a misnomer and should not be used.

PID (Pelvic Inflammatory Disease) – What are the Risk factors?

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection of the female reproductive organs. The pelvis region is in the lower abdomen and includes the fallopian tubes, ovaries, cervix, and uterus.

FIBROIDS or MYOMA – What you need to know?

Most of us have heard the term ‘fibroid’ or ‘myoma’ in some parts of our life. Sometimes they cause symptoms in the lower abdomen of women & so when we do sonography the report says there is myoma. But most of the time these fibroids remain silent, without causing any problem and they are diagnosed suddenly when we are doing sonography for other reasons.