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Male Infertility Symptoms And Treatment Options

Did you know that almost ten to fifteen percent of the couples in India are infertile? The common assumption in a more primitive time would be that the woman is probably barren and incapable of birthing offspring. However, modern couples are accepting and aware that infertility could be due to the man, as much as it can be because of the woman. However, we now know that 30-40% of infertility is attributed to male infertility, 35-45% to female infertility and there is still 10-15% which is unexplained infertility. When you talk about male infertility, there could be several questions in one’s mind: What Is Male Infertility? What Are The Signs Of Infertility In Men? How Do You Diagnose Male Infertility? What Causes Infertility In Men? Can Male Infertility Be Treated? What Is The Recommended Treatment For Male Infertility? And so on. In this article, you will get your answers to all of the above questions. What Is Male Infertility? As is commonly known, fertilization and reproduction are
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What Is An AMH Test And Is It 100% Reliable?

Fertility doctors often recommend women to take the AMH test to determine their fertility. Women below the age of 30 are known to be more fertile, with a much higher AMH reading than women older than 30. This is because, as you grow older, your AMH value starts decreasing. Since the AMH test is a significant indicator of a woman’s fertility health, you ought to wonder how reliable is the AMH test anyway?  Continue reading this article to get your answer and also to know more about AMH and the AMH test. What Is AMH? AMH or anti-mullerian is a protein secreted by the egg follicles inside your ovaries. The AMH level in your bloodstream is directly related to the number of egg follicles inside your ovaries. The AMH level, determined by a fertility test known as the AMH test, gives your fertility a clear indication of your fertility health at the time of testing.  How Does The AMH Test Work? The AMH test is done via a blood test. A sample of your blood is examined in a pathology laboratory

Why Sleep Matters And How It Can Affect Your Fertility

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Top 5 Myths About IVF That You Need To Know About

IVF, or in vitro fertilization, is becoming increasingly popular among couples who cannot conceive naturally, despite having tried for months or even years together. Advanced reproductive treatments and techniques have shown remarkable progress in the last 40 years.   There is still a lot of misleading information regarding IVF and IVF-related treatments out there, leaving couples in a fix whether to opt for the treatment or not. In this article, we aim to bust those myths regarding IVF treatments and help you make more informed decisions using facts and truths only. Top Myths You Need To Know About IVF           I.     There Is Nothing Natural About IVF IVF is a procedure that tries to expedite or make successful a process that happens naturally in humans. For babies to happen naturally, the sperm needs to successfully fertilize the egg. In IVF too, this fertilization of the egg by the sperm happens, where the only difference is that it happens outside the body, in a laborato

Female Infertility Symptoms and Treatment Options

  Over the years, infertility has become more than just a truth that couples accept for the rest of their lives. Infertility is a condition defined by science as the failure of a couple to conceive naturally, despite having tried for at least one year. Science has progressed far enough to help such scientifically deemed infertile couples have a chance at successful conception eventually. In India, almost ten to fifteen percent of couples are infertile. The likelihood of an infertile female partner is the same as that of an infertile male partner. Being unable to conceive is as mentally and emotionally taxing as it is physically. As a woman finding it difficult to conceive, you must have several questions running through your mind: 1.        What if I’m infertile? 2.        How do I check if I’m infertile? 3.        What causes infertility in women? 4.        Can female infertility be treated? 5.        What are my treatment options for infertility? And so on. In this article, you will

Tips To Boost Your IVF Success

They say that IVF is a combination of science and luck. Though there is a lot of dependency on science and scientific reasons, the result, in the end, may not be 100 dependent on science alone. The gynecologist and the IVF specialist can only work towards interpolating your body’s metrics to determine the chances of a successful IVF cycle. Using different techniques, they create embryos using your egg and sperm, and if successful, they then implant these embryos inside your uterus. However, the success largely depends on the quality of the egg, the sperm, and the uterus. Here are some tips by experienced IVF specialists that can help boost your IVF success : 1.     Healthy Body And Mind The most important preparation for your IVF cycle is to go in prepared with a healthy and active body and a calm and strong mind. The IVF cycle by itself can be an emotionally and mentally challenging one. Maintain a good and balanced diet, with: -        Foods that are rich in antioxidants