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Infertility , a term which has been long associated with woman only has now under better scope of evaluation, investigations and under wider perspective has brought males also in the picture.  Male infertility  which has always been under diagnosed in previous years, is now showing an increasing trend and has reached up to 4006 of the infertility cases. This increase is partly apparent- due to better scope of evaluation and partly real- due to many factors such as- Change in lifestyle and dietary habits Stress of modern society   Frequent exposure to electromagnetic field by increasing use of mobile. laptop etc/exposure to pollution because of various conditions   Use of pesticides, synthetic dyes, xenoestrogens in food items   Evaluation of a male in an infertile couple includes: History  Physical examination  Specific focused investigations   History   A detailed history either from the male partner or from his parents may directly or indirectly indicate mos

You are not alone, is not only a phrase since 186 million people are affected by infertility worldwide. The issue of infertility can hit anyone, irrespective of where they are located. Infertility is the disease of the reproductive system defined by the inability to achieve a clinical pregnancy after 12 or more months of unprotected intercourse. The causes of infertility in women may include; not ovulating, fallopian tube blockage, or poor egg quality. However, the  causes of infertility in men  include; low sperm count, poor sperm mobility, and sperms that aren’t formed correctly. However, the issue of infertility goes well beyond its definition for those going through the challenges of building their family. Your struggle through infertility can be frustrating and isolating. This is why it’s important to raise awareness around infertility. Every year we welcome Infertility Awareness Week from 18 to 24 April 2021.  Infertility Awareness Week 2021  aims to dispel the common misconcepti

Are you about to start your IVF Journey or perhaps you are already on it. One in eight women go for IVF treatment to have a biological baby. In this journey of IVF you need to pay close attention to certain things including your diet. Physical fitness and diet can make a great difference in your IVF outcome. A good fertility diet lays the groundwork for a healthy pregnancy and higher-success ratio. For a healthy pregnancy, it is important for eggs and sperms to be healthy. The IVF process requires mental and emotional stability so a good diet is a way to boost up your mood. Enjoying your food to the fullest lets you avail more benefits and speeds up the process. Prepare a list of healthy balanced diet Healthy eating means getting the desired macros for your body every day. Preparing a diet chart will help you to know which food is good and what to avoid during IVF treatment. You can also track your calories along with a healthy meal. Tracking your nutrition will allow you to see w

  Are you trying to get pregnant for a while but all of your efforts are going in vain? Sadly, it might be taking a lot of time to get a positive pregnancy test. Surprisingly, you are not alone in this. Around one in eight couples who are trying to conceive faces such issues.   The time between deciding to try for a baby and finding out about pregnancy can be exciting. But there are certain roadblocks that can get in the way of getting pregnant. So you must know the reasons that may be preventing you from it.  You may start wondering whether it is a medical problem or do I need to be more patient? However, there are certain factors that can affect your ability to get pregnant. Get to know them here. Infertility Infertility is the inability to become pregnant after one year of unprotected sex for women under 35. Vast majority of women will become pregnant within the first twelve months of trying to conceive. But some of the women may not conceive. It can happen because of several reason

Pregnancy is the most beautiful life transition, which brings the joy of living a new life in yourself. When a woman finds out that she is pregnant, each day of her journey passes, making her stronger, more capable, and more resilient. However, this pregnancy trip has its benefits and risks. Some women face these complications early on and others throughout their journey. Those who are not aware of common pregnancy complications, please read carefully to know about them and take the appropriate measures to avoid them. Arterial hypertension High blood pressure occurs as a result of the narrowing of the arteries (responsible for the transport of blood from the heart to the organs) and the placenta. During pregnancy, high blood pressure causes several complications, such as preterm labor and pre-eclampsia. It is imperative to monitor your blood pressure to avoid complications during pregnancy. Premature delivery When you have labor pain before your due date and give birth, it is called pr