Sexually transmitted infections and infertility
Infertility, or the inability to conceive after 12 months or more of regular unprotected sexual activity, is a common public health issue worldwide. An American study on STDs says that…
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Genital tuberculosis
Mycobacteria tuberculosis bacilli are the cause of genitourinary tuberculosis (GUTB), which typically occurs in conjunction with lung tuberculosis (TB). The haematogenous route accounts for the majority of the spread. Reactivation…
Embryonic gene activation
After fertilization in mammals, the genome of the newly formed embryo is first transcriptionally inactive. Development is then strictly dependent on the maternally inherited RNA and proteins present in the…
Blastocyst transfer – pros and cons
Blastocyst culture and transplantation are considered the gold standard of the IVF cycle. Many fertility clinics prefer to transplant Blastocytes, the five to six days older embryo instead of transferring…
DNA fragmentation and male infertility
Infertility issues affect over 15% of married couples worldwide, with male factor infertility accounting for 50% of these cases. Although sperm analysis is the most important test for determining male…
Benefits of Medical Tourism in India
Medical tourism is one of the rising industries in India which is slated to grow six times from what it is in the USA now. The industry is predicted to…
What is IVF?
IVF or “in-vitro fertilization” means fertilization outside the body. Since the first IVF (test-tube) baby, Louise Brown was born in 1978, it has helped many couples achieve their dream of…
What Is Infertility
Fertility is the natural ability of a couple to parent a child. Around 80% of couples would achieve pregnancy within one year of trying more so in the earlier months,…
Egg donation vs own eggs in IVF
Conceiving is the first step to bringing a baby into this world. But conceiving is not easy for every couple. Some couples are struggled for years but do not get…
Multi vitamins and fertility health
Some micronutrients may enhance fertility. Some research findings supported that the higher pregnancy rates among users of micronutrient supplements including multivitamin either with or without fertility disorders. Following are some…