Fertility specialist or Gynecologist? Which is right for you?
When you are trying to conceive, it is understandable to wonder when and which doctor to consult. Patient confusion tends to originate from the fact that the answer is not always straightforward. Age, underlying health conditions, the number of children you have...
Myths and Facts About IVF
While in-vitro fertilization (IVF) is becoming increasingly popular as an effective infertility treatment, there are still some myths associated with it.Thanks to advancements in medical science, couples with physical or fertility issues can now become parents through...
The Importance of Mental and Emotional Health During the Fertility Journey
During fertility treatments, the body goes through a lot, which can also impact the mind. When individuals choose to undergo in vitro fertilization (IVF) or other fertility treatments, their mental and emotional health is often neglected in the process of preparing...
Why India is the Best option for IVF treatment?
In vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments are popular in India due to their lower costs and high success rates. Further, India is home to some of the world's most advanced fertility clinics with highly experienced and skilled infertility specialists who are...
Latest Techniques in Male Infertility Diagnosis
-Targeted information on the cause of male infertility through effective testing techniques is at the core of successfully treating it. -The goal of investigations is to effectively narrow down the cause of male infertility and lay down the groundwork for an informed...
Difference between TESA, TESE, MESA, PESA?
Sometimes, during ejaculation, although men produce seminal fluid, a semen analysis test can reveal the absence of sperm in this ejaculated semen sample. The presence of fructose is an indication that there is sperm production; albeit due to some blockages in tubes or...
Why are my Fertility Treatments ending up in failed cycles?
Fertility treatments that are not successful can take a toll on the couple, both emotionally and financially. However, the one benefit is that lessons can be learned from each failed cycle which will help in strengthening the reason for the next one to be a success!...
All About Thawing Frozen Embryos
In many cases, couples decide to cryopreserve their remaining embryos after an in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment. They could freeze the embryos right after treatment before proceeding to a transfer due to concern of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome or high...
Why IVF fails. ?
According to the latest statistics from the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technologies (www.sart.org) in the year 2011, there were a total of 154,412 cycles performed in the US. The pregnancy rates have increased compared to a few years ago, but even in young...
Zero sperm count? What next?
Zero sperm count in ejaculation is known as Azoospermia. A man with azoospermia has no measurable sperm in his ejaculate (semen). A sperm production defect can cause azoospermia, which is triggered by hormonal and genetic factors. In addition, azoospermia may occur...