The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Survey of Family Growth survey reveals that around 1 in 8 couples struggle with infertility. For many couples, having a kid is a significant achievement to start a happy family. Moreover, many couples worldwide had difficulty getting pregnant and starting families before the 1960s. With the […]
While artificial reproductive techniques (ART) open up new vistas of possibilities for parents not able to conceive through natural means, both the quality and quantity of female eggs must be good for such methods to yield positive results. Even though age remains the one of the biggest factors determining both the quality and quantity of […]
Surprisingly, Vitamin D deficiency is quite common among Indians despite most parts of the country getting abundant sunlight throughout the year. If the findings of a 2020 study are to be believed, over 76% Indians were suffering from various levels of Vitamin D deficiency. However, the role of this vitamin is proven to be crucial […]
There are several factors that determine a woman’s chances at pregnancy through artificial reproductive techniques such as IVF, IUI, ICSI or other fertility treatments. To determine the reproductive potential based on the number and quality of eggs among women, many screenings are conducted. Checking Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH) levels in women is one of them. What […]
According to the World Health Organization, a BMI of over 25 is overweight, and more than 30 is obese. Obesity is known to make a person more susceptible to a wide variety of medical issues. According to the WHO, obesity can impact the heart, liver, kidneys, joints, and reproductive system. How does weight impact […]
Those who are not able to conceive despite continuous efforts can become parents through in-vitro fertilization (IVF), an artificial reproductive technique with a great success rate. While IVF has been around for over 40 years and has helped millions of couples materialize their parenthood dream, several confusions prevail when it comes to procedural knowledge about […]
About a decade ago, it was a common practice among IVF specialists to transfer three-day-old embryos in IVF cycles. However, in the past few years, most have them have switched to using embryos that have survived for at least 5 days—better known as the embryos reaching the blastocyst stage. This is because the latest research […]
IVF has become one of the most prominent artificial reproductive techniques to treat infertility, making it a popular choice across the world. In case you too are considering this remedy to start your own family, several questions pop into your head. Whether this procedure is painful or not is one of those key questions. In […]
The success of your in-vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment depends on a variety of factors, including the healthcare practitioner you choose to help you achieve the dream of becoming a parent with the help of this artificial reproductive technology. Since IVF is a specialized treatment, a couple must judge the efficiency of the healthcare provider of […]
Your diet is the single determiner of your physical health. This also means that your diet would play a crucial role in ensuring your body is fully prepared and completely receptive to the IVF treatment and yield positive outcomes. In our previous posts, we have spoken about what to eat; in this one, we are […]