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How many times is IVF Possible

July 20, 2020March 30, 2024
by Eva Hospital

Pregnancy and parenting a baby are a dream for many. It becomes a fond dream when you are unable to conceive and get pregnant.

Thanks to modern science and technology, there are many new ways in which you can target to get pregnant and raise a baby.

The infertility drugs and various procedures of ART- Assisted Reproductive Techniques are a scientific blessing to achieve the state of pregnancy.

The most common ART procedures are intrauterine insemination (IUI), In-vitro fertilization (IVF), sperm or egg donation, and Intra-cytoplasmic

Sperm Injection (ICSI). However, the most commonly used procedure with a high success rate is In-vitro fertilization (IVF). Over 200000 babies were conceived with IVF successfully in the US alone in a year and you are no exception.

“Don’t give up!” advocates Dr. Shivani Bhutani, the best gynecologist of Punjab, from EVA Hospital, “With calculated actions and appropriate treatments, pregnancy can be achieved.”

How successful is IVF Treatment?

IVF is the process where the woman’s eggs are extracted and fertilized under controlled laboratory conditions and then the resulting embryo is transferred into the women’s uterus through the cervix.

If you have been trying to get pregnant in natural ways and haven’t been successful, with further investigation, the doctor will examine the causes of infertility. The most likely infertility causes are as follows:

Premature ovarian failure
Ovulation disorders
Hormonal imbalances
Endometriosis
Blocked Fallopian Tube
PCOS
Male infertility (in case of low sperm count, poor motility, and poor quality sperm)
Failed IUI treatment cycle
Unexplained infertility

Patients with any of the above lacunas have known to benefit from the cycles of IVF. Usually, patients around the age of 40 are known to have recommended IVF at the earliest.

IVF has been successful in all countries in the world. The Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports about 4 million births per year in the US. This implies that nearly 1% to 2% of births in the US are IVF babies. This clearly signifies that IVF and other ART techniques are the new buzzwords in combating infertility.

What Are the Factors That Affect the Success of Ivf?

There are a couple of factors affecting the success of IVF. Dr. Shivani Bhutani says, “The age of the woman is a predominant factor in the success of IVF.

Patients between the age brackets of 35-41 are more likely to get a successful IVF. There is a 4% success rate of patients who are over 42 years of age. Chances of success of IVF are higher at a younger age than older women with fewer eggs or poor quality eggs.

The fertility problem or the reason for infertility also determines how quickly the patient can get pregnant. Sometimes a large dosage of ovarian stimulation drugs is needed to be administered to patients with ovarian dysfunction. Male infertility problems and unexplained infertility may, however, take longer than anticipated.

Previous pregnancy, miscarriages, age of the donor in case of donor eggs and the duration of time over which the couple has been infertile have been a few other factors affecting the success of IVF.

Dr. Bhutani strongly says apart from medical abnormalities, the lifestyle of the patient plays an important role in determining the success of IVF.

Overweight or underweight women, women who smoke, women who do not exercise or eat healthy have higher chances of prolonged infertility.

How Many Cycles of Ivf Are Recommended?

Depending on the factors mentioned above and the expertise of the doctor, the numbers of cycles of IVF vary from individual to individual.

The cost of IVF hovers between Rs.90000 to Rs.3,00,000 depending on the city and the facilities at the clinic. Research has shown that about 70% of the patients are usually successful after 6 or more cycles of IVF if the woman is about 40 years in age.

Dr. Bhutani recommends patients stop using their own eggs after 3-4 failed IVF cycles. The woman may not be producing sufficient eggs or eggs of good quality, so the doctor usually advises them to go for the donor eggs.

Dr. Shivani is known among her patients to endorse optimism and positivity and not to lose hope in such despairing times. She understands that the patient spends a fortune in each cycle and also adds to the mental agony with each failed IVF cycle. So she always advises her patients with empathy and positivity.

“There is no guarantee with each cycle and the process and the results vary from person to person,” says the best gynecologist in Punjab, dr. Bhutani.

You may be lucky to get pregnant in the first IVF cycle, but it may not hold true for any other couple. Dr. Bhutani says an average couple may need tentatively six IVF cycles before entering the threshold of parenthood.

Final Words

Pregnancy is a dream for many couples and lets the best team on board turn your dream into reality. Analyze the facilities the clinic provides and study the expertise of the gynecologist you plan to approach.

With finesse in skills and expertise and the best modern facilities at EVA hospital, Dr. Shivani Bhutani is the most trusted name for IVF in Punjab. Seek the help of the best team at EVA and get your queries solved and let the aim of parenthood achieve a real shape.

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What are the Alternate Treatments to Cure Infertility?

June 24, 2020March 30, 2024
by Eva Hospital

Getting married at the age of 32, Shiva, tried her best to mother a baby. After a few months of unsuccessful attempts, she consulted a gynecologist who recommended In-vitro fertilization (IVF). But Shivia knew she could not afford the cost of IVF at any point in time. Shattered, she was upset for a long time. Little did she know that there are alternate treatment therapies that can help the body gain the vitality to nurture a baby.

Dr. Shivani Bhutani, an expert gynecologist in North India, says that getting pregnant is the process of mating two healthy bodies and two healthy minds.

The onus lies in creating a sound body where the embryo can grow and stay. Dr. Bhutani suggests a few alternative therapies that can aid the body to get its nutrients and gain strength to bear a baby.

What are the Safest Alternative Therapies to Get Pregnant?

Dr. Bhutani says that the following alternate therapies are mechanisms, which along with medical treatment, can ensure a healthy and sound body to get pregnant and fight infertility:

Yoga

Yoga is an age-old therapy from the yore of the yogis of the bygone era. Yoga was the secret of their ageless skin and health. Dr. Bhutani says the specific asanas in yoga can help increase the libido, make your body and mind stress-free, improve the blood circulation and heal the vices (doshas) in the body which prevent you from getting pregnant.

The calming techniques in yoga are good for all age groups for holistic development in the body and definitely make you calm enough to deal with the stress of infertility.

Acupuncture

The age-old Chinese practice of using needles and energy, Acupuncture, has now proved that this can be an effective aid to help avoid miscarriages and enhance the success rate of IVF. The anecdotal success of acupuncture as an alternate source of treatment is commendable. Studies have shown that IVF patients can get huge success with the help of acupuncture treatments done at the hands of specialists.

Dr. Bhutani, an experienced infertility expert, says that cases of unexplained infertility, where the cause of infertility or miscarriages cannot be known, can be dealt with with this alternate therapy.

Diet rich in Nutrients

The old saying –

‘You are what you eat, holds true in magnanimous proportion in pregnancy and fertility.

Also, read- What is the right diet to boost fertility?

IVF alone cannot help you get and stay pregnant if your body has been exposed to too many vices like alcohol and cigarettes. A sound body can be prepared by incorporating healthy nutrients, vitamins, minerals, and herbs that promote fertility.

Healthy oils, Omega-3, flaxseeds, green vegetables, sesame, plant-based proteins, and dairy products help in controlling hormones production, keeping insulin in check, and enhancing regular ovulation.

Dr. Bhutani advocates a healthy diet much before you even plan to get pregnant. She emphasizes a healthy diet for both the man as well as the woman to be able to conceive a baby.

Exercise and Meditation

You need to gain control over your lives before entering parenthood. Exercise stimulates the pregnancy hormones and meditation helps alleviate stress due to infertility and other tensions. You need to be at peace to get pregnant soon. Shiva realized that stress was the most important factor that was curtailing pregnancy. Meditation helped her gain peace of mind to welcome the baby and get pregnant.

Last Words

Pregnancy is a feeling of utmost joy in the world. The thought of parenting the little bundle of joy can be the happiest feeling.

If infertility or miscarriage are the obstructions, get in touch with Punjab’s best and the most reliable gynecologist, Dr. Shivani Bhutani at EVA Hospital, Ludhiana and seek consultation regarding IVF and effective alternate sources of treatment to enter the world of parenthood.

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How to Choose Between IVF and IUI?

March 9, 2020
by Eva Hospital

The reason you are reading this blog is that infertility and motherhood are the two inverse terms that are bothering you right now.

You wish to parent a baby but the doctor labels your condition generically as ‘infertility’ and you are flummoxed for a while.

Dr. Shivani Bhutani, the leading gynecologist and fertility expert of Punjab, says infertility is on the rise as nearly one in every four couples find it difficult to conceive and plan a baby naturally.

She also encouragingly states that modern technology has brought Assisted Reproductive Techniques (ART) which take care of the woman’s egg and the embryo and even makes pregnancy possible even at the age of 40.

There are many techniques of ART treating differently. Out of all the ART options, IVF (In-vitro fertilization) and IUI (Intrauterine Insemination) are the most commonly sought-after techniques. The goal of both processes is the birth of a healthy baby; however, the treatment module is very different.

What is the difference between IVF and IUI?

In the process of IVF, the female is administered ovary stimulating medicines to increase the number of eggs. The doctors continuously monitor this with the help of blood tests and ultrasounds.

The doctor then retrieves the eggs (after they are mature) by inserting a fine needle through the vagina into the ovary.

The eggs are then fertilized with washed and prepared sperm using the conventional fertilization or the process of ICSI and the resulting embryo is then planted into the uterus.

The process of IUI or artificial insemination is the ART treatment where the woman is given the ovary stimulation medication just like in IVF.

The doctor injects the sperm directly into the woman’s uterus (using a thin catheter) during ovulation days. This leads to direct fertilization as there is a high concentration of healthy sperm close to the eggs.

IVF implies egg stimulation, retrieval, fertilization, and transfers whereas IUI decreases the sperm travel distance and is directly injected into the uterus. Both processes solve different infertility problems.

Which Process is More Suitable for You?

The best infertility expert of Ludhiana, Dr. Shivani Bhutani, EVA Hospital says there are success stories in both IVF as well as IUI.

She usually runs tests and advises potential treatment modules to her patients depending on the reasons for infertility.

A quick comparison between the two processes will give you a fair idea as to which process is more suitable for you:

Invasive and Complication

The technique of IUI is less invasive and can be performed during the natural cycle or with the help of a medicated cycle.

Also, the sperm is washed in IUI which means the ratio of motile sperm increases. In addition, the distance traveled by the sperm is cut down by directly inserting the sperm into the uterus; hence the chances of fertilization are better than the natural process.

The process of IUI is recommended to patients who, apart from having infertility issues, aren’t able to conceive because of other reasons- travel schedule, work schedule, or sexual dysfunction.

Insurance Cover

You have to consult your insurance company to check which treatment option is covered in insurance policies and you may decide accordingly.

Causes of Infertility

As said, IUI is suitable for patients with unexplained fertility issues. However, IVF is a more popular process for couples who face severe male infertility, couples with genetic disorders, women above 40, failure of IUI sessions, or patients with blocked Fallopian tubes.

Patients who have had miscarriages or multiple unsuccessful IUI cycles opt for IVF. Even patients with endometriosis are advised for IVF.

It is noteworthy that in IVF the embryo can be tested for chromosomal abnormality or any genetic disorder and only the best embryo can be transferred.

The costs of IVF would vary from clinic to clinic. EVA Hospital, Ludhiana, offers the most affordable and reliable IVF treatment.

Risks

Since the woman takes ovary stimulation medicines, there are chances of multiple pregnancies and the possibility of birth of twins or even more babies.

This may not sound threatening but it may bring potential danger to the lives of the mother and babies.

Choose the Best

For deciding whether IVF or IUI is better for you, get in touch with Dr. Shivani Bhutani, EVA Hospital, and ask her for suggestions.

With profound experience in infertility treatments and having helped infertile patients of even higher ages in delivering babies successfully, Dr. Shivani guides her patients with the most genuine advice.

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Does Stress Impact Pregnancy

March 6, 2020March 30, 2024
by Eva Hospital

How does Stress Impact Pregnancy?

Stress is innate in today’s lifestyle. Right from managing a household to running an enterprise, the lifestyle, in general, is full of stress.

Stress affects the peace of mind at the foremost and affects health adversely. The increase in heart diseases, blood pressure, and early age health ailments is proof of the detrimental effect of stress.

Bringing a baby into the world is the biggest joy in the world. Lucky are those who wish to get pregnant and can conceive at their wish.

Stress affects pregnancy in two negative ways. Stress affects the ability to get pregnant and also affects the fetus at all stages of pregnancy.

What Causes Stress in Pregnancy?

Stress takes the body to ‘fight mode’ or ‘flight mode’ where the release of cortisol and other hormones puts the body in danger.

The stress starts with questions like when I can expect to get pregnant to the right kind of diet for pregnancy. Various other issues like IVF and financial considerations to post-maternity care may bother you.

Since the process of pregnancy and delivery are new to you, there are umpteen questions running on in the mind. Consulting a good gynecologist, like Dr. Shivani Bhutani (from EVA Hospital), is always a wise decision.

Following are the main stress initiators in pregnancy:

Hormonal Changes

The body goes through a lot of hormonal changes in pregnancy. Mood swings are majorly predominant in pregnancy and can make it difficult to manage stress.

Anticipation

You don’t know what to expect, how would delivery be, what would the delivery pain be like, how to manage the increased expenditure, the expenses of delivery, the results of a scan, and the all-time dilemma of what to do and what-not-to-do. Anticipation all day long can be havoc.

Dr. Shivani laments that sometimes half-information on Google or excerpts from someone else’s experience can be major causes of stress.

Unexpected Deadlines and Work Pressure

Insurmountable pressure at work premises can be stressful along with pregnancy. To deal with sudden deadlines along with initial pregnancy nausea and discomfort can be stressful. Any unforeseen event or unplanned workload affects the peace of mind.

Physical Discomforts

Some of the physical changes can be overwhelming and can cause discomfort like nausea, constipation, back problems, and hurt the legs or abdomen. This can be a major reason for stress.

All in all, stress can leave an indelible mark on pregnancy which can hamper the physical and mental health of the fetus.

How does Stress affect Pregnancy?

Dr. Shivani says stress can negatively impact the ability to get pregnant and once you are pregnant, stress can harm the fetus and its mental health.

Stress can aggravate anger, blood pressure, and some obnoxious thoughts in pregnancy. Research has shown that stress troubles the digestion pattern of the body.

Also, you may experience troubles in sleeping and breathing patterns and this can affect the fetus’ blood supply.

Chronic stress in pregnancy can affect the fetus’ growth, mental development as well as behavioral issues in the child. If chronic stress continues for a long time, it can permeate in the form of health issues like high blood pressure and heart diseases.

This leads to an increase in the chances of premature delivery, low-weight baby or babies with deformities. Premature babies (born before 37 weeks) or low weight babies (less than 2.8 kg) have birth deformities and low immunity. Stress can be alarming in pregnancy.

What are the Best Ways to Reduce Risk?

For a smooth pregnancy and safe delivery, you must make sure that you keep stress at bay. Normal stress due to anticipation is genuine; however, prolonged stress can harm the baby and his mental growth. Following are the ways you must implement to keep stress away:

Prenatal Yoga

Yoga focuses on physical as well as mental stability and peace. Specialized prenatal yoga classes have picked up momentum because the testimonials prove that yoga helps the mother bond well with the child and enjoy pregnancy.

Yoga helps in relieving pains through guided stretches and positions. Even the delivery of the baby is relatively a cakewalk if you pursue proper yoga techniques and postures. You must enroll in pregnancy yoga classes and stay stress-free.

Indulge in Hobbies

Pregnancy is the best time to pamper yourself and keep yourself happy. You must plan and indulge in activities that bring a smile to you-listening to music, painting, catching up with friends, soaking in a bath, or maybe just reveling in the magic of a magazine along with a cup of hot favorite tea. Relive the long-lost passions and kindle yourself to be able to give a calm and nourishing womb to the baby.

Exercises (Walking and Swimming)

The main reason for stress is a physical limitation or physical ailments during pregnancy. Dr. Shivani highly recommends walking daily and if you can swim at ease, swimming is a good exercise to strengthen core muscles.

Gentle daily walks and swimming build your stamina and endurance. The core muscles and the back are well strengthened to take the burden of increasing weight. Along with this, walking amidst nature or with someone you love is the biggest stress buster.

Planning

Read, learn and be well-aware. Plan your guard against possible changes and do not be caught off-guard. This means that you start being aware of yourself, your surroundings, and all that is around you.

This gives you a better idea as to what can happen next instead of anticipating or brooding over minor changes. Stay prepared to enjoy the little changes in you.

Over to You

Pregnancy is a beautiful phase where you cherish the little one inside. Let not stress or any external stimulus passes on to the baby and enjoy each second.

Keep stress at bay and for any guidance or consultation regarding a healthy and stress-free pregnancy, get in touch with Dr. Shivani Bhutani, the best gynecologist and infertility expert at EVA Hospital, Punjab.

She helps her patients have stress-free pregnancies and enjoy the privilege of motherhood.

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What are the Precautions for a Female before an…

February 21, 2020March 30, 2024
by Eva Hospital

Motherhood and happiness are almost synonymous. If you are desperate for a child or plan to have a baby you will understand this feeling much better.

With almost 10%-15% of women finding it difficult to get pregnant, the infertility rates are bothersome and are further expected to rise because of the lifestyle and stress in today’s world.

With nearly 1 out of 8 women having difficulty in getting pregnant and giving birth to a child, infertility treatments are gaining popularity.

IVF or In-vitro fertilization is the most frequently chosen infertility treatment. In this procedure, the woman’s egg is fertilized with the sperm outside the uterus in a clinically controlled environment and the embryo is either frozen or transferred to the woman’s uterus.

IVF is a process of one or more cycles depending on the success of the treatment. With the increase in the number of cycles, the costs also rise.

It is natural for a couple to be anxious, disturbed, or full of emotions because of uncertainty and the rising costs of IVF.

Dr. Shivani Bhutani is a leading infertility expert of Punjab and she suggests that for the success of IVF, the man and the woman must prepare their bodies and mind almost three months prior to the treatment.

5 Precautions for the Female before the IVF Process

Women have to go through a lot during the ‘pregnancy trying’ phase. Dr. Shivani from EVA Hospital says that stress is one major reason for the difficulty in pregnancy.

She lists a few dos and don’ts for success in IVF. Here is a list of precautions that a female must follow from almost three months prior to IVF:

1. Pregnancy Booster Diet

A healthy diet full of vitamins, fiber, and nutrients is a must before an IVF. Dr. Shivani endorses a Mediterranean diet to her patients. She insists on including plant-based colorful fruits and vegetables on the plate.

Mediterranean diet is proved to enhance the chances of IVF pregnancy in non-obese women below 35 years of age. Even the male partner should follow certain precautions and focus on this diet for enhanced sperm production.

The couple should introduce lean protein (fish, poultry), whole grains (like quinoa, whole-wheat pasta), and legumes like beans, chickpeas, lentils in the diet on a regular basis. You must switch to low-fat dairy products and incorporate nuts and seeds in the diet for their high nutritional value.

You must strictly avoid red meat, sugar, refined grains, and other packaged and processed foods. IVF will be successful sooner if you follow the right type of diet.

2. Work out and Exercise

You may be caught in the battle of to-exercise or not-to-exercise as according to you it may harm the IVF treatment. However, Dr. Shivani has tremendous experience in infertility and she strongly recommends continuity in the fitness regime. Yoga, swimming, and walking are strongly recommended. You must seek permission from your doctor before speedrunning or hitting the gym.

3. Avoid Chemicals and Certain Medications

Certain chemicals can disrupt the functioning of the endocrine and are usually found in regular routine products. Some of them are:

Formaldehyde (found in nail polish)
BPA and other phenols (found in food packages made of plastics)
Parabens (found in commonly used items like cosmetics, lip balms, moisturizers, and soap)
Perfluorinated compounds (found in most commonly used non-stick pans and stain-resistant materials), etc.

These are a few chemicals that are found in items of daily use and a strict note must be made of the same.

Dr. Shivani also recommends against the use of certain medications and the doctor must be apprised of the use of the same. Some such drugs are listed below:

Over-the-counter non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as Aspirin, Ibuprofen found in Advil, Combiflam, etc.
Anti-depressant medicines
Steroids for asthma or any other purpose
Thyroid Medications
Chemotherapy Drugs
Certain skin products which contain estrogen and progesterone

Your gynecologist must be aware of medications of any type that you have been taking.

4. Induce the Intake of Supplements

Supplements nurture the body and help in supporting pregnancy. Pre-natal vitamin-Folic acid is a must to include in your daily regime almost two to three months before IVF and pregnancy. It is an essential vitamin for the brain and body of the fetus. Also, Dr. Shivani recommends fish oil and supplements of Vitamin D after consulting the doctor. Supplements support the strong health of the mother and the fetus alike.

5. Rest, Sleep and Stay Stress-Free

A stress-free lifestyle and mind are likely to get pregnant faster. So the doctors advocate seven to eight hours of sleep daily along with a stress-free lifestyle. Both the man and the woman must incorporate activities like yoga and meditation for enhancing fertility and calmness in mind and relationship.

Before bedtime, you may listen to soft music or read a light book and limit the screen-time almost an hour before sleep. These activities are likely to increase the happiness quotient and can make your lifestyle stress-free.

Over to You

Pregnancy and IVF are no rocket science. Dr. Shivani, the best fertility expert in Punjab, states that incorporating some lifestyle changes and a positive frame of mind are quintessential for a successful IVF and pregnancy.

For any kind of advice or prenatal consultation, get in touch with Dr. Shivani at EVA Hospital, Ludhiana, and enjoy your way to parenthood.

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Can Smoking affect Fertility?

February 11, 2020March 30, 2024
by Eva Hospital

If fertility and making a baby are at the top of the priority chart for you at the moment, you must have shifted to healthy food and exercises and loaded up vitamins and folic acid on your plate. Having tried all that you could, you are still finding getting pregnant impossible each month. Before one gets frustrated, check for the silent damage invigorator- Smoking.

You may be an active smoker or a passive smoker and you haven’t realized that smoking affects fertility and the pregnancy adversely. Both men and women are worse affected by smoking and if you want to get pregnant, both must quit smoking. Easier said than done but smoking is a silent culprit affecting your eggs, sperms, fertility and delays pregnancy.

Can Smoking by my Partner affect Pregnancy?

Smoking affects the rate of conceiving even if one or both the partners are smoking. The couple will have some irreversible fertility issues and are likely to take much longer to get pregnant. The chemicals in cigarettes and alcohol affect the quality of eggs and sperms and make them incapacitated to fertilize.

Dr. Shivani Bhutani, the best infertility expert of Punjab, states that there is no limit to smoking and any amount of smoking will affect the fertility rate and pace. She even insists that women who are exposed to a smoking atmosphere (passive smokers) damage the pregnancy and the health of the unborn babies as much as a smoker.

What are the Side-Effects of Smoking in Fertility and Pregnancy?

A couple who smokes will take much longer to conceive than non-smokers with similar given conditions. The chemicals in a cigarette- nicotine, carbon monoxide, and tar affect the health of the unborn baby as well as the immunity of the baby after birth.

Following are the ill-effects of smoking on pregnancy:

Miscarriage: This is a common sight for people who smoke. Losing a baby in the first three months of pregnancy or even after 20 weeks of gestation (stillbirth) can be wrecking for the couple and can torment them enough.
Placenta Previa: A low lying placenta may cause miscarriage or covers the cervix partially or fully. The placenta usually tears in such cases and causes excessive bleeding and the fetus shall be deprived of the necessary oxygen and nutrients.
Miscarriage and Still Childbirth: The termination of pregnancy at any stage can be tormenting for the couple and chances of miscarriage are higher if either or both the partners smoke. Smoking couples have also reported a higher chance of stillbirth after 20 weeks of pregnancy. The harmful chemicals cause irreversible damage to the body which may lead to miscarriage and stillbirth.

Placental Abruption: The placenta is the life-support system of the fetus and provides it with essential nutrients and oxygen. If the female smokes or is exposed to passive smoking, chances of placental abruption are high. The placenta separates from the uterus before childbirth and this puts the life of both the mother and child in danger. This also causes enormous blood loss and cannot be stitched back. Hence smoking causes acute damage to pregnancy.

Ectopic Pregnancy: This is a life-threatening situation where the fallopian tubes have contracted due to smoking. Consequently, the embryo cannot pass through fallopian tubes, and the fertilized egg implants outside the uterus or in the abdomen. As a result, the pregnancy has to be terminated timely.

Low-weight Birth or Pre-term Birth or Birth Defects: Having a child is a blessing but with parents who smoke, chances are that babies are born prematurely with low weight and low immunity.
Moreover, the chances of health risks like mental disability, visual and hearing impairments, learning, and behavioral problems in kids are on the rise as a result of excessive smoking by parents.
Not only this, even anomalies like congenital birth defects and heart problems can be attributed to the genes of smokers.

What is Worse- Smoking by Man or Woman?

Smoking by both the man and woman affect pregnancy and delivery in an adverse manner. The infertility ratio in both men and women doubles up if they are smokers. Dr. Bhutani laments that even treatments like IVF may not be fully successful in overcoming the damages done by smoking.

Erectile dysfunction and pregnancy delays are the direct ill-effects of smoking. Smoking is equally bad for both men and women. Smoking attacks on all sides- the uterus and it’s inside where the baby grows, the chromosomes of the baby, hormone levels of man and woman, and the fertilized egg’s pace to reach the uterus.

Following are the adverse effects of smoking in men:

Men who smoke face more problems in getting erections.
Sperm usually takes three months to mature and smoking damages the DNA of the sperm which has to be passed on to the babies.
Children of heavy smokers are more susceptible to severe health ailments like leukemia.

Following are some irreversible damages done by the cigarettes in a woman’s body:

The chances of miscarriages, stillbirth, low weight birth, or premature delivery increase manifold times in the case of women who smoke.
Active or passive smoking affects the ovaries and organs of the newborn baby.

Last Words

Smoking has detrimental effects on pregnancy. It may affect either the man’s sperms or the woman’s eggs and cause severe health troubles to the baby as well. Dr. Shivani Bhutani, leading infertility expert of Punjab from EVA Hospital, strictly recommends quitting smoking at least three months before planning a baby. For any queries or genuine advice on pregnancy, infertility, and planning a baby, get in touch with Dr.Bhutani.

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What are the Chances of Multiple Pregnancy in IVF?

January 31, 2020March 30, 2024
by Eva Hospital

Having a baby is bliss and having twins can be rightly proclaimed as ‘double bliss’. IVF (In-vitro Fertilization) is the process of assisting people with complex fertility issues or genetic issues or those who wish to have a family beyond 40 years of age.

This medical development is a blessing in more than ways and has benefitted hundreds of thousands of couples to plan a family.

The process of IVF implies the mature eggs are collected from the ovaries and fertilized with sperm outside the female womb under controlled clinical conditions. The fertilized eggs or embryos are then transferred to the uterus. This is a process of about three weeks where there are chances of having twins or more babies.

What are the Chances of Multiple Pregnancies?

Studies have proved that women who give birth with IVF have chances of multiple pregnancies at a higher rate than women who conceive naturally. While natural conception may tantamount to 2% chances of twin pregnancies, the same is more than 40% in the case of IVF pregnancies. In fact, it is estimated that one out of five IVF pregnancies may result in twins.

More than one embryo is transferred at one time in the IVF cycle. Dr. Shivani Bhutani, leading gynecologist and infertility expert of Punjab says that embryos have chromosomal abnormalities which may make them unviable. So the fertility experts transfer multiple embryos to increase the chances of a successful pregnancy.

Even if the doctor implants one embryo, the chances are the embryo splits into two zygotes (called monozygotic) or there may be two eggs (called dizygotic) where two or more than two embryos are planted in the uterus.

What are the Reasons for Opting for Twin Pregnancies?

One IVF cycle is the process of about three weeks. Due to several reasons patients are opting for IVF multiple pregnancies because of the following reasons:

Age of the Patient

Patients at higher age are at higher risk of infertility. To safely attain pregnancy at the earliest, the doctor may have to transfer more than one embryo to the womb.

A Complete Family

The patient may opt for twins to get the pleasure of a complete family of two children in one IVF cycle.

IVF Cost

Sometimes the patient feels that the cost of having two babies would double. So they prefer to opt for twins to get the benefit of ‘two children at the price of one. This would prevent the costs of new IVF cycles for the second pregnancy.

Strong Desire to have Twins

Some patients opt for IVF to be blessed by twins. It is their dream to raise two kids together so that the kids can play and grow up together.

Your body type, family history, age, and previous pregnancy record are a measure of success in twin pregnancy in IVF. IVF is a blessing in more than one way and the fact that twin births are possible is an additional benefit.

Are there any Risks with Multiple Pregnancies?

There may be risks attached to multiple pregnancies. The following can be risks to both the mother and the child:

Premature Birth/ Low Weight Birth/Fetal Demise

The birth of the twins can be challenging. More than 50% of twins are born prematurely and sometimes the complications in delivery may lead to the fatal demise. At times low weight babies are born, e.g., twins born before 32 weeks can be around1.6 kg in weight.

Preeclampsia

A deadly combination of high blood pressure, swelling in the body and increased protein in the urine are all a part of the risks of twin pregnancy.

Gestational Diabetes

This is the type of diabetes developed during pregnancy and can cause difficulties during vaginal birth in terms of breathlessness in the mother and seizures and jaundice in babies.

High rate of Caesarian Birth

Twin pregnancy calls for a caesarian section in most cases. C-section takes a longer recovery time than a vaginal birth and the chances of hemorrhaging during delivery are also higher.

How can you Minimize Risks during Multiple Pregnancy?

Now the technology has made it easier to identify and transfer a high-quality embryo for a better success rate. You may choose to transfer a single embryo and freeze the rest embryos for future cycles.

The Embryo-scope is a special incubator where you can choose the healthiest embryo for transfer. This is called time-lapse photography. The best chances of healthiest pregnancy can be assured with the machine-learning algorithms pointing to crucial timings such as cell splitting which can judge the positive or negative outcomes.

The poor quality embryo can cause the pregnancy to be hampered at the cost of healthy embryos. So Dr.Bhutani insists on selecting the embryos of the highest quality for her patients.

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Like no two pregnancies are the same, similarly, no two IVF cycles are the same. There is no ‘one-suits-all’ strategy and let the doctor decide on a single transfer vs. the multiple transfers to ensure a healthy pregnancy. The best infertility doctor in Punjab, Dr. Shivani Bhutani, EVA Hospital specializes in taking the utmost care of her patients in case of multiple pregnancies and closely monitors the early pregnancy to delivery with proficiency and dexterity. Contact her for a healthy pregnancy, healthy mother, and healthy babies.

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How quickly can you Expect to get Pregnant?

December 10, 2019March 30, 2024
by Eva Hospital

Your world changes the moment you think of planning a baby. Getting pregnant becomes the most prior thing once the idea of entering the threshold of motherhood enters your mind. The factors which determine the time it takes to get pregnant are usually age, well-timed intercourse, and a body ready to accept the pregnancy.

What is the best time for intercourse to get Pregnant?

Best time to get Pregnant: Some women get pregnant very quickly. Nearly 1 out of every three women can get pregnant within a month if they time the intercourse around ovulation days.

Ovulating days or fertile days have to be calculated and having unprotected intercourse during the fertile days increases your chances of getting pregnant.

It is important to know when you ovulate each month to get pregnant quickly. Dr. Shivani Bhutani, the leading infertility expert of Punjab, says that having unprotected intercourse on the days of ovulation leads to the best results.

Ovulation happens 10 to 16 days before the start of your next period. This will help you determine the cycle length before planning pregnancy. When an egg is released from the ovary, calculate the day before that and the day after that as the most fertile days.

Some factors that may help you calculate Ovulation are:

Release of Eggs

The egg lives for nearly 12-24 hours after it is released and if it comes in contact with the sperm during this time, you can get pregnant instantly. You may also note that the life of the sperm is about 5 days inside a female body and if intercourse takes place around the ovulation days, chances are that sperm in the body can fertilize the eggs.

Body Temperature

Note your body temperature each morning when you wake up and you will notice a rise of about 0.2 degrees Celsius when the ovulation has taken place. Though this is not a conclusive means to get pregnant, yet you may monitor body temperature to assess the fertile window.

Changes in Mucous

A sticky, white mucus is secreted by the cervix throughout the menstrual cycle. Gauge the secretion and as it becomes thinner, clearer and increases in secretion, ovulation is either going to start or it is going on. The best time to have intercourse or the ‘peak day’ is when you experience the wetter secretions.

There is an ovulation test kit that also detects a particular hormone in urine that signifies the onset of ovulation. After you calculate ovulation, the position of intercourse will also determine how quickly the sperm and the egg can mate.

The man should be able to ejaculate sperm into the vagina and the position of the intercourse doesn’t matter. However, it is advisable that the woman raises her leg upwards for a while post-intercourse so that the sperm can travel to the womb and is not ejected from the body.

How long will it take to get Pregnant?

If you have had regularly unprotected (without the use of contraceptives or condoms) vaginal intercourse every two to three days, the chances are that under the age of 40, more than 8 out of every 10 women can get pregnant within one year. 90% of the couples can conceive within 2 years of unprotected intercourse.

The age of the couple is very significant. Beyond 35 years of age, the fertility quotient goes lower. The number of eggs and sperm production decreases with increasing age. Beyond 40 years of age, you may be advised of particular fertility treatments.

You must seek advice from the best gynecologist around you if you do not get pregnant within one year of unprotected intercourse at the time of ovulation. Dr. Shivani says, stressing too much about getting pregnant also delays your chances of getting pregnant. So you must enjoy and have stress-free intercourse while you plan a baby.

The doctor will analyze the causes of your not getting pregnant and thus may vary with age, fertility timings, weight, infertility symptoms, or maybe just a ‘matter of time’.

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Dr. Shivani from EVA Hospital advises women to be active, have a normal weight, avoid alcohol and smoking, and follow a healthy, balanced diet to get pregnant quickly.

A healthy body with a stress-free mind has better chances of conception. For any queries or suggestions to get pregnant quickly, contact Dr. Shivani Bhutani for the most genuine advice.

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क्या 40+ वर्ष की महिलाएँ माँ बन सकती हैं?

October 2, 2019March 22, 2024
by Eva Hospital

एक महिला का प्राकृतिक मूल है-माँ बनना। कोख में बच्चा आने से लेकर बच्चे के पालन पोषण में ही एक औरत को तृप्ति मिलती है।

लेकिन आज के बदलते युग में महिलाएँ अपने व्यवसाय, काम एवं आर्थिक स्थिति को पूर्णतया एहमियत दे रहीं हैं।

इसके रहते 40 की उम्र तक गर्भवती न होना बहुत सामान्य हो गया है। पर 40 की उम्र तक पहुँचकर क्या माँ बनना आसान या मुमकिन है?

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आज के आधुनिक युग में आदमी और औरत दोनो ही पारिवारिक एवं वित्तीय स्थिति का संतुलन कंधे-से-कंधा मिलाकर कर रहें हैं। इसके चलते परिवार नियोजन का फैसला कुछ देर के एिल विलंबित कर दिया जाता है। निम्न कुछ कारण है जिनके रहते औरतों को गर्भपात को स्थगित करना पड़ता है-

आज महिला भी अपने केरियर या व्यवसाय को पूरी तरह आगे बढ़ाना चाहती है। केरियर में वृद्धि ही मुख्य कारण है कि वह छोटी उम्र में बच्चा नहीं कर रहीं।

यदि किसी की एकलौती संतान अथवा एकलौते पुत्र की आकस्मिक मृत्यु हो जाए और पति यदि 50 वर्ष के करीब और माँ यदि 40 वर्ष की हो तो दूसरा बच्चा प्लैन करना असंभव लगता है।

आज मीडिया में प्रजनन की सहुलयित, यानि ART (Assisted Reproductive Technologies) की प्रचार इतनी ज़्यादा है कि कुछ दंपति छोटी उम्र में बच्चा पैदा करने को एहमियत ही नहीं देते।

अगर किसी का तलाक हो और पुनः जीवन व्यतीत करने के लिए पुनर्विवाह के बारे में सोचे, 40 की उम्र तक पहुँचना बहुत आम बात है। ऐसे में बच्चे पैदा करना विलंबित होना मामूली बात है।
इन कारणों अथवा अन्य किसी भी कारणों के चलते विलंबित गर्भपात बांझपन की ओर चलता है। 40 की उम्र तक बांझपन एवं नपुनसकता की संभावना बढ़ जाती है।

औरतों में 40 वर्ष की उम्र तक प्रजनन झूमता में गिराव आने लगती है। इसके निम्नलिखित में से कोई भी कारण हो सकते हैं
1. कम मात्रा में या अच्छे फर्टटाइल अंडे न बनना।
2. ओव्यूलेशन न होना
3. कुछ अदंरूनी बीमारियाँ जैसे फाईब्राइड, एंडोमिट्रीओसिस अथवा
4. ओव्यूलेशन ठीक से न होना
5. पुरुषों में करीब 40 की उम्र के पश्चात शारीरिक बदलाव आते है जिससे उनका पिता बनना मुश्किल हो जाता है। यह न केवल शारीरिक यद्यपि मानसिक तनाव एवं डिप्रेशन का मुख्य कारण है।

यौन इच्छाओं में प्रवृत्ति टेस्टिकल में दर्द या सूजना, शुक्राणु उपजाऊ न होना इनफटिलिटी के लक्षण है। महिलाओं में मुख्यतः अनियमित मासिक धर्म, पीड़ायुक्त मासिक धर्म, मासिक धर्म न आना या हार्मोन असंतुलन 40 वर्ष के बाद आपत्तिजनक है एवं इनफर्टिलिटी के लक्षण हैं। आज के इस युग में उम्र एक ऐसा कारक है जो महिला एवं पुरुष दोनों में इंफर्टिलिटि का मुख्य कारण है।

आज के दौर में 40+ वर्ष की महिलाओं का इनफर्टिलिटी से जुड़े विषयों पर इलाज की मांग बढ़ रही है। यह न सिर्फ भारत में, यद्यपि पूरे विश्व में इनफर्टिलिटी से झूझती महिलाओं की संख्या बढ़ रही है।
डा. शिवानी भुटानी, ईवा अस्पताल, की मुख्य फर्टिलिटी डाक्टर है। इनका कहना है कि केवल 2008 से 2016 इनफर्टिलिटी के मरीज़ों में 3.23 प्रतिशत की बढ़ौतरी रही है। डा. शिवानी, पंजाब की श्रेष्ठ इनफर्टिलिटी जाँच डाक्अर कहती है कि इन 5 कारकों पर निर्धारित है इनफटिलिटी के इलाजः-

1. ओवरियन सिसर्व
2. सिमेन (वीर्य) प्रोफाइल
3. टयूबल धैर्य एवं पैल्विक पैैथोलाॅजी
4. लोगों की स्वीकार्यता एवं सामथ्र्य

(1) अंडोत्सर्ग अधिष्ठापन – ओवयुलेशन इंडक्शन
(2) अनुक्रमिक अस्थिमृदुता एवं प्रोजेस्टेरोन, यानि अनुक्रमिक एस्टेजेरोन एवं प्रोजेस्टेरोन
(3) आई यु आई (IUI)
(4) दत्तक ग्रहण अथवा अंडोपशन
(5) ART असिसटिड रिपरोडक्त्टिब टकनीक

1. (IUI) (पति अथवा दाता शुक्राणु से)
2. IVF/ICSI (आॅटोलागस अंडे या दाता अंडेे)
3. IVF (दाता भू्रप के साथ)
4. IVF (सरोगेसी)

एक जाँच के दौरान (2008 से सितंबर 2016 तक) यह नतीजे निर्धारित किए गए जिनसे यह पता चलता है कि 40+उम्र के लोगों में इनफर्टिलिटी मैेनेजमेंट से कितना फायदा हुआ। ओवयुलेशन इडंक्शन से लगभग 2.99 प्रतिशत वृद्धि, अनुक्रमिक एस्टेजेरोन एवं प्रोजेस्टेरोन (3.95%), IUI (1.57%), IVF (महिला के अपने अंडे से 7.25%, IVF दाता के अंडों से 20.65% दाता एम्बे्रयो से 12.77% और सरोगेसी से 14.28% इंफर्टिलिटी मैनेजमेंट में वृद्धि हुई है।

डा. शिवानी IVF तकनीक को सर्वोत्तम मानती हैं।
IVF(इन विट्रो फटिलाइजेशन) से गर्भधारण की संभावना 30%-45% होती है। सेहतमंद भू्रण का पता लगाने के लिए नई स्क्रीनिंग विधि का प्रयोग किया जा रहा है जिससे 60 फीसदी ज़्यादा सफलता प्राप्त हो रही है। आज उम्र की बाधा को तोड़ते हुई 40+वर्ष की महिलाएँ अब गर्भपात एवं माँ बनने का सपना पूरा कर रहीं हैं।

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