On the eve of New Year celebrations, couples who are trying to get pregnant should feel elated about exploring the joy of parenthood through multiple treatment options. With the latest advancements in medical technology particularly in the field of assisted reproductive technologies, IVF treatment has made it much easier for couples with fertility issues to fulfill their dream of having a family. In this blog, […]
Many women who are pursuing their careers or education only start concerning about fertility when there is a talk about marriage. They just ignore on health conditions that are related to their reproductive health. Some adolescent girls smoke, have a drink without worrying about its consequences. And at the end of the day, they just miss the things that they should have known when it […]
Many people are confused when it comes to the topic about infertility versus impotence. Even those men who are struggling with infertility or problems in maintaining an erection fail to distinguish differences between the two health conditions. In this post we will discuss the difference between infertility and impotence. Infertility versus Impotence Impotence refers to the ability to achieve and maintain an erection while as […]
In their quest to become parents, most infertile couples undergoing in vitro fertilization should persist to go through multiple-cycles, to increase the chances of having a successful pregnancy, a new study claims. Most couples fail to have a child with their first IVF cycle – but the chance of having a baby increases the more times they try. A major study found. The new study, […]
Tobacco consumption, water pollution, nuclear exposure and excessive use of fertilizers like DDT are the causes of poor sperm count in men and infertility in both men and women says fertility experts. It is estimated that around 8 to 10% of Indian couples are childless. According to studies, in 40% cases, both men and women are responsible for Infertility. In most cases, a woman is […]
According to a new study sunshine could increase the chances of becoming pregnant by more than a third. You may know that vitamin D is essential for healthy bones, and we get most of our vitamin D from exposure to sunlight. The new study claims that higher temperatures, lack of rain and sunshine improved the results of fertility treatment, with sunny weather increasing the odds […]
So you are trying to have a baby. Eating a healthy diet and moderate exercise is considered best to improve your fertility. However, high intensity and high frequency exercise may adversely affect fertility. According to studies high-intensity workouts can change hormonal balance, disrupt ovulation and alter the entire menstrual cycle. A number of studies also indicate that leading a sedentary lifestyle can be detrimental to […]
A leading US based daily newspaper Wall Street Journal has interviewed Dr. Rita Bakshi, senior IVF specialist and founder of the International Fertility Centre about the recent move by Centre to ban foreigners to use local surrogate mothers to bear children in the country. Dr. Rita Bakshi, whose clinic is based in New Delhi, said that around 20 couples had contacted her “very worried” about […]
Indian Society for Third Party Assisted Reproduction (INSTAR) is going to have its Second Annual conference on 11 October, 2015 at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. The theme of the conference- “Science & ART of Third Party Reproduction” is aimed to spread awareness about surrogacy and will discuss about the various challenges on assisted reproductive technologies. Doctors, IVF specialists, fertility experts and senior embryologists […]
‘Risks associated with dengue are high during pregnancy’ Dr. Rita Bakshi, senior gynecologist and IVF specialist, head of International Fertility Centre in a latest interview with India Today and other media states ‘risks associated with dengue are high during pregnancy’. The risks associated with dengue may go up if pregnant women and newborn babies contract the disease. The new concern among gynecologists is the rise […]