19 Dec

How often Should We Have Intercourse ?

Mrs. Shweta Gupta

It is a good idea to have intercourse every other day around the time one ovulates (Day 10, 12 , 14 and 16). Remember, every woman is different, and may not ovulate exactly on “Day 14”. And, just because you ovulate on “Day 14” this month, doesn’t mean you will do the same next month […]

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19 Dec

How Does obesity Impair Fertility?

Mrs. Shweta Gupta

A simple way to assess appropriate weight in relation to height is to measure the height of woman. For first 5 feet, the woman should weigh 45kg. For each inch over 5 feet, add 2kg.Ideal body weight should fall between 95% to 129% of predicted ideal body weight. Reproduction is impaired both if ideal weight […]

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19 Dec

Is The Treatment of Infertility A Costly Process ?

Mrs. Shweta Gupta

This statement is only partly true. Most of the patients only need medical advice or simple procedures for ultrasound monitoring e.g. ovulation, IUI and laparoscopy which are well within the reach of a common man. However IVF and ICSI are costly but only less then 10% of infertile couple need this.

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19 Dec

What Are The Chances of Success In Ivf & Icsi ?

Mrs. Shweta Gupta

Currently the success rate per oocyte retrieval cycle in good center is 35-40% all over the world. The patients are advised to be mentally prepared to avoid bitter disappointment and depression in case the procedure fails. However the chance of pregnancy is 70-80% within 3-4 attempts of IVF. The cryopreservation of embryos eliminates the need […]

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19 Dec

What About Smoking, Drinking Alcohol & Caffeine ?

Mrs. Shweta Gupta

There is evidence linking reproductive impairment with excessive exposure to alcohol, tobacco & caffeine. Alcohol and tobacco’s use have been demonstrated to affect the reproductive capacities of both men and women, and tobacco is an especially potent reproductive toxin. It is wise to be in the best physical shape possible while one attempts to conceive […]

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