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The uterus has three layers: Endometrium – the inner layer which is shed during a period Myometrium – the thick middle layer which is composed of muscle Perimetrium ....

What is an HSG? An HSG is a test to check whether the fallopian tubes are open or blocked. It also allows us to see the contour of the uterus. When can it be done? HSG should be done before day 10 from ......

The World Health Organization has predicted that infertility is the third most serious condition after cancer and heart disease in the 21st century.

Veins are blood vessels which carry impure blood back to the heart. They have valves which maintain the direction of blood flow. If these valves fail, blood stagnates in the veins which then become dilated.

We all know that fertility is very closely related to age. Puberty is when males and females achieve the ability to reproduce. In today’s society, age related infertility is on the rise due to women postponing child bearing to after 30 years

A couple is said to be infertile when they have not achieved a pregnancy after two years of having regular, unprotected intercourse. If you have been trying to conceive for more than one year you may need to have tests for infertility

The endometrium is the inner lining of the uterine cavity. Normally, it is found only inside the uterus, but in endometriosis, this tissue is found outside the uterus in places like the outer surface of the ovary, the peritoneum (the lining of the abdomen),

Ovulation normally occurs around day 14 in a 28 day cycle. Ovulation means that the egg which grows in a fluid filled sac called the ‘follicle’ is released.

Having intercourse every 2-3 days improves your chance of pregnancy. This is because the egg lives for only 24 hours while sperms can survive for up to one week, though they are very active for the first 48 hours

Ovulation induction means helping you produce an egg and intrauterine insemination denotes the placement of washed sperm inside the uterine cavity.

Ovulation induction means helping you produce an egg. Eggs grow within fluid-filled sacs called follicles which can be seen in the ovaries on the scan. Eggs are microscopic and cannot be seen. Therefore when we refer to follicles we mean the eggs.

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder affecting around 15-25% of Indian women. It is called a ‘syndrome because it encompasses a number of symptoms experienced at the same time.

Folic acid is a B group vitamin tablet which we advise you to take for at least a month before you plan a pregnancy. Taking folic acid helps to prevent birth defects of your brain and spinal cord. It has no side effects

Pregnancy is a time when the body changes enormously to adapt to the new life within you – your baby. Most women sail through pregnancy smoothly.

These are tests that are routinely advised for all women who are having an infertility investigation. If you’ve done these tests within the previous six months, they will not be repeated.

This is the male reproductive cell. When the sperm enters the egg and they fuse together (a process called fertilization) an ‘embryo’ is produced and the embryo grows to become the baby. Each sperm has a head, mid piece and a tail.

This is a basic test to see if your semen contains the right number of sperms with a good proportion of normal-looking sperms that are able to move rapidly.

Sperm freezing is a well-established procedure which has been in use for more than 40 years. It involves freezing the sperms thereby preserving them for later use either by intrauterine insemination or in in vitro fertilization treatment.

This leaflet provides information about surgical sperm retrieval. This is the procedure advised to men who do not have sperm in their ejaculate.

Infertility is sometimes caused by internal damage to the reproductive organs. Many women experience problems with their ovaries or sometimes uterus and therefore may have difficulty in conceiving.

he stimulation protocol is called an “antagonist protocol”. Our aim is to stimulate the ovaries to produce 8-10 eggs. Eggs cannot be seen on scan. They grow within fluid filled sacs called follicles.

Endometrium is a tissue lining the interior of the uterus where the embryo attaches and grows during pregnancy. Naturally, each month, the Endometrium gets thickened and if pregnancy doesn’t occur in that cycle, periods begin then.

Soon after the embryo transfer, we will advise you to lie down for about 20 minutes. You can empty your bladder after 20 minutes. We do not advise you to stay in the hospital after the embryo transfer

Soon after the IUI, we will advise you to lie down for at least 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, you can empty your bladder Bed rest is NOT necessary at all. A pregnancy occurs if the egg and sperm are functionally competent, and the uterus is normal. A pregnancy is not related to body movement.

Embryo transfer is an important step in the IVF process. There are two methods which we use to prepare the lining (endometrium) for embryo transfer]. We commonly use the hormone replacement method. The other is letrozole – ovulation method.

There is no specific food which increases your likelihood of getting pregnant. A balanced diet rich in protein, vegetables and fruit is advisable.