Dr(col)Pankaj Talwar IVF & Fertility Clinics

  Recurrent Miscarriage – Miscarriages are normal, happening in 15-20% of all pregnancies, typically in the 1st trimester (up to 13 weeks). One or even two miscarriages are not by themselves characteristic of future infertility . In any case, they may leave patients concerned and questioning their capacity to have a live birth1. Recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL), also referred to as  recurrent miscarriage   or   habitual abortion , is historically defined as 3 consecutive pregnancy losses prior to 20 weeks from the last menstrual period. Types of Recurrent Miscarriage There are numerous reasons for miscarriage, yet they are normally divided into two categories: early and late. Recurrent early miscarriage (within the first trimester) is mostly because of hereditary or chromosomal issues of the embryos, with 50-80% of unconstrained losses having anomalous chromosomal number. Basic issues of the uterus can also play a part in early miscarriage. Recurrent late misca...

    Semen Freezing Centers – Sperm freezing is the process of collecting, analyzing, freezing, and storing a man’s sperm. The sperm samples stored are later utilized for fertility treatments or given to different couples or people, including same-sex female partners. This general cycle is known as cryopreservation and sometimes is referred to as sperm banking. The cryopreservation cycle includes: Routine screening for disease (HIV, hepatitis, and fast plasma reagin test for syphilis) Giving a semen test or going through a sperm extraction. Lab examination of sperm amount and quality Freezing of viable sperm Storage of the sperm indefinitely Ideal Candidate for Semen Freezing Any individual who is healthy and has some sperm in their ejaculate is a good candidate for sperm freezing and children can also freeze sperm. Young children who have been diagnosed with cancer and have achieved pubescence are also acceptable candidates for sperm banking. Those freezing for the re...

  Thyroid and Infertility – The thyroid is a little gland situated in the neck. Its work, as an essential part of the endocrine system, is to control human body’s metabolism, the cycle by which the body converts what you eat and drink into energy through the hormones it discharges. The thyroid gets a message from the pituitary gland by means of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and releases triiodothyronine (T3), thyroxine (T4), and calcitonin.  While many know that an imbalance of TSH, T3, and T4 can cause weight or mood changes, it can also affect your menstrual cycle and fertility. Thyroid Dysfunction and Reproductive Health Hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism can each adversely affect fertility both the ability to become pregnant and the ability to carry a fetus to term. Abnormal TSH levels can interfere with ovulation and that when you have any sort of thyroid issue (without proper treatment), you will see a luteal phase (the last 50% of the cycle after ovul...

  Unexplained infertility is infertility of unknown cause. The reason of infertility is still not known even after tests such as semen analysis in the man and assessment of ovulation and fallopian tubes in the woman. Possible causes of Unexplained Infertility In unexplained infertility, any disorders or abnormalities are likely to be present but not diagnosed by current methods. The most possible cause of the problems could be: The egg is not released at the optimum time for fertilization The egg may not enter the fallopian tube Sperm may not be able to reach the egg Fertilization may fail to occur Transport of the zygote (fertilized egg) may be disturbed Implantation fails When to See a Fertility Specialist The need of infertility diagnosis is normally occurs after a couple (with the female being under 35 years) has been trying to conceive for over one year with no success. However, for couples where the woman is of 35 years or older, infertility is diagnosed after they’ve...

  How Vitamin D Affects Fertility – Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) is the primary type of Vitamin D in the skin. It is the form produced in the skin, and it tends to be found in some food and nourishing supplements. Prescription vitamin D is vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol). In general, research shows that we metabolize vitamin D3 more effectively than vitamin D2. Vitamin D has been linked to a variety of health benefits. For women trying to conceive, it appears to be linked to better fertility, as well as a healthy pregnancy. Because of these potential benefits, female patients are screened for vitamin D deficiency as part of their initial screening process for pregnancy related complications. Vitamin D Role in Fertility The active form of Vitamin D (calcitriol) has numerous functions in female reproduction. Bound to its receptor, calcitriol can control the genes engaged with making estrogen. The uterine lining produces calcitriol because of the embryos as it enters th...

  What is In Vitro Fertilization? IVF related Queries – In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a kind of assistive reproductive technology (ART). The process includes taking out eggs from a woman’s ovaries and fertilizing them with sperm. After fertilization, this fertilized egg is called an embryo. The embryo is either transferred to a woman’s uterus or stored for future use. There are various ways in which the IVF procedure is performed: Your eggs and your partner’s sperm Your eggs and donor sperm Donated embryo Donor eggs and donor sperm Donor eggs and your partner’s sperm Why is IVF Done IVF is offered as an essential treatment for infertility in women. IVF can also be performed if you have certain medical issues. For instance, IVF might be a choice if you or your partner has: Endometriosis Ovulation disorders Fallopian tube damage or blockage Previous tubal sterilization or removal Uterine fibroids Impaired sperm production or function Unexplained infertility Genetic disorde...

    Reasons for IVF Failure – With the advancement in technology and better care facilities, the success rate for IVF is at its highest. In spite of this, there are cases where IVF fails. All this results in deep pain for the couple who wishes to parent a child. A couple who choose IVF for the treatment of their infertility spend a lot of money, and years of their life devoted, and in the last nothing is achieved. In this situation they might feel cheated, scammed, and slighted. In this case, the couple has two areas for consideration at this point: the emotional response to the loss that needs to be processed and the medical choices that need to be made regarding the next steps in the fertility journey. Many women who have had a failed IVF cycle will be successful on a second or even a third cycle. Not all the issues that influence IVF success can be corrected, but some can be addressed to help make the next cycle more likely to result in pregnancy including: A...

  In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a procedure that combines egg and sperm in a lab dish to create an embryo, which is then transferred to the uterus. The process involves stimulating your ovaries with fertility drugs and/or hormone injections and monitoring the growth of follicles (eggs) in your ovaries. Also, retrieving them through transvaginal ultrasound-guided aspiration, or surgical removal. The eggs are then fertilized with sperm in a petri dish and the resulting embryos are monitored until they reach the desired stage of development. One or more healthy embryos are then transferred into your uterus via a catheter (a thin tube). IVF is often used when other treatments, such as intrauterine insemination (IUI), have been unsuccessful at achieving pregnancy. IVF also may be used if you have blocked fallopian tubes, certain male infertility problems, or for other reasons. Reasons why IVF is the best If you’ve been trying to conceive without success, you may be...

  Here are the facts that you need to know: Sperm and semen are not the same : Sperm is a typical name given to the reproductive cell which looks like a tadpole. However, seminal fluid is the place in which tadpoles swim. They together form semen that carries for fertilization. Sperm is affected by what men eat : The quality of sperm and the sperm count is directly affected by what a person eats. Omega 3 fatty acid, vitamin C, and solid Vitamin B6 are some of the important vitamins and nutrients that improve sperm quality and sperm count. Changes in the diet can have a huge impact on seed and agility. Most of the sperms are not useful : Often it is seen that males focus on the number of sperms. However, that doesn’t work, for conceiving, it is important for sperm to swim and reach eggs for fertilization. Most of the sperm is of poor quality as they do not reach eggs. Sperms are perfect for your immune system : Sperms are not formed in a male body by the time the sys...