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.
Read MoreHow 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.
Read MoreFetal 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.
Read MoreAnaesthesia 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.
Read MorePain 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.
Read MoreAzoospermia (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.
Read MoreRepeated 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.
Read MoreSeptate 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.
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