Since there are many underlying causes of infertility in men and women, a number of tests figure out the problem what is going on. Here are some of the basic fertility tests that couples should be aware of if they want to check their fertility. 1. Checking for ovulation: Your ovulation cycle. Whether you are ovulating normally, the first thing that your doctor is going […]
In a significant development, National Commission for Women (NCW) has asked central government that single women be allowed to become surrogate mothers. “We suggested that single women whether divorced or unmarried be allowed to become surrogates,” Lalitha Kumaramangalam, chairperson of NCW has reported in the media. According to the new law, 23 years will be the minimum age to become a surrogate mother. The move […]
Foreign couples who are struggling with infertility disorders often find in a perplexing situation when they fail to achieve conception despite trying for years. Most of the times these couples face anxiety and depression as infertility is a private matter to their lives that no couples wants to share it with anyone. Friends and family members are keenly asking them a lot of questions for […]
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 […]
Female infertility affects around 48 million people in the world and its highest prevalence in south Asia, Europe and Central Asia. Infertility affects women from around the world, and the cultural and social stigma surrounding it varies. The most common causes of infertility in women are damage to fallopian tubes, hormonal imbalances, endometriosis, PCOS or unexplained infertility. There are numerous treatments to improve their chances […]
In vitro fertilization (IVF) technology is making huge progress in the treatment of older women and the pregnancy rate for women using their own eggs over the age of 38 is now quite good than earlier. According to a study on assisted reproductive technology, nowadays, pregnancy success rates has grown even among the older women who are considering IVF as a treatment option to have […]
‘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 […]
Have you been trying to get pregnant for years with no success? Are you coping with infertility? If yes, you are not alone. Infertility affects more and more couples each year. It’s important to remember having infertility about not being able to conceive, but it also signifies the inability to stay pregnant as well. So, what you have to do now? If you are struggling […]
Dr. Rita Bakshi, an IVF specialist of Delhi-based International Fertility Centre in a recent interview with Times of India correspondent Neha Bhayana, explains the approach of natural IVF offers effective results, more affordable than conventional IVF. Natural IVF shows ‘good’ results than standard IVF. “Of my patients 25% who take natural route conceive compared to 50% cent of those treated with typical IVF,” says Dr […]
We can help where others can’t We understand there are a lot of factors to consider while taking a decision to see a fertility specialist to prepare for a second opinion. Many patients are scared to ask a doctor for a second opinion as they believe their doctor will get offended. These patients are confused with several questions as sometimes they are not aware how […]