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Would I have twins or triplets after IVF or IUI?

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  Do we have more multiple pregnancies in IVF Cycles? Multiple births are associated with Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) to a large extend. In the last decade, the cases of women who have given birth to twins or even triplets have increased, which has led infertility specialists to establish a series of guidelines to prevent this, since multiple pregnancies entail more risks than singleton pregnancies. For couples who have been trying to conceive for a long time, the desire to have a baby is so strong that sometimes they find shelter in the fact that chances of getting pregnant increase if more than a single embryo is transferred. The problem is, most of them do not take into account the risk of multiple births it entails. Being pregnant with more than one embryo can lead to severe complications for both the health of the mother and the babies. For these reasons, carefully evaluating the pros and cons before making a decision as regards the number of embryos t...

Low Sperm Count: Overview and Treatment

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  Low sperm count treatment means that the fluid (semen) you ejaculate or discharge during sexual intercourse contains less than normal sperm. In scientific terms, this condition is known as oligospermia. Low sperm count is considered when the sperm count is less than 15 million sperm per milliliter of semen. Low sperm count decreases the chance that sperm will fertilize the egg and result in pregnancy. However, many men who have low sperm count are still able to father a child. Symptoms of low sperm count The important sign of low sperm count is the inability to conceive a child. In some men, some basic problems such as an inherited chromosomal abnormality, a hormonal imbalance, dilated testicular veins or a physiological condition that blocks the passage of sperm may cause signs and symptoms. Symptoms of low sperm count may include: Problems with sexual function — for example, low sex drive or difficulty maintaining an erection (erectile dysfunction) Pain, swelling, ...

No More Barriers To Pregnancy: Donor Egg IVF

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  A failure to IVF is no more a limitation. The donor egg IVF technique will allow an infertile woman with abnormally functioning ovaries to give birth to her child. This technique includes fertilization of the egg of another woman and the sperm of the intended father unless the sperm donor is not involved. Then the fused egg and sperm (embryo) are implanted into the intended woman’s uterus. The major drawback is there will be no genetic relation between the intended mother and child. Who Can Be An Egg Donor? A donor must be young, healthy, and have normal functioning ovaries. Most importantly the donor must be tested for any genetic disorders. The egg donor program undergoes extensive screening and mentions the background and medical history of the donor. The American Society for Reproductive Medicine recommends that egg donors must be under the age of 34. A donor source could be a family member (genetic link) or a friend. It could be from an egg bank (frozen eggs), ...

Fibroids

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  Fibroids are noncancerous developments of the uterus that frequently show up during childbearing years. Additionally called leiomyomas or myomas, uterine fibroids aren’t related with an expanded danger of uterine disease and never form into malignant growth. Fibroids range in size from seedlings, imperceptible by the natural eye, to cumbersome masses that can contort and grow the uterus. You can have a solitary fibroid or various ones. In outrageous cases, numerous fibroids can grow the uterus so much that it arrives at the rib confine and can add weight. Fibroid Symptoms Numerous women are ignorant they have fibroids since they don’t have any symptoms. Women who do have symptoms (around 1 of every 3) may insight: Heavy periods or difficult periods Stomach pain Lower back pain A regular need to urinate Constipation Pain or uneasiness during intercourse In uncommon cases, further inconveniences brought about by fibroids can influence pregnancy or cause infertility. Finding...

Reason for IVF Failure

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  Reason for IVF Failure – In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a perplexing arrangement of techniques used to help with fertility or prevent hereditary issues and help with conception. During IVF, developed eggs are gathered (recovered) from ovaries and fertilized by sperm in a lab. At that point, the prepared egg (embryo) or eggs (embryos) are moved to a uterus. One full pattern of IVF takes around three weeks. Once in a while, these means are part of various parts and the cycle can take longer. IVF treatment doesn’t generally work effectively. More youthful ladies have a higher possibility of IVF achievement, with the achievement rate for ladies under 35 at 40%. IVF can fall flat for some reasons, and the odds are that it is totally out of your control. Egg abnormalities The human egg is liable to get harmed that can deliver it nonfunctional. The oocyte is liable to harm because of the presence of free radicals, reactive oxygen species and different results of digestio...

Male Infertility and its Treatment

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  What is male infertility? Male infertility means a man not being able to become a father. Also, infertility is the inability of a sexually active without using any contraceptive methods to achieve pregnancy in one year. Male infertility is often referred to when the cause of the fertility problem is found in the man. In most cases, the causes of male infertility are either the semen is unable to reach the egg, this is known as obstructive or the semen is of poor quality, this is known as non-obstructive. In approximately 30-40% of patients, no male factor is found (idiopathic/unexplainable male infertility). It is estimated that male infertility is found in approximately half of all infertile couples. Symptoms of Male Infertility Infertility as such doesn’t cause any particular type of symptoms in men. But in case if the infertility is caused by any medical or surgical condition or may be due to low hormone levels, the patient may have certain symptoms. The sympto...

IVF Treatment Cost

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The IVF Treatment cost in India or anywhere else in the world generally depends on the infertility workup. Therefore, it may vary from person to person. If your friend or relative was lucky enough to have a baby by going through two IVF cycles, you may be fortunate by conceiving in one IVF cycle itself. Or perhaps a simple laparoscopy procedure might be enough to cure your infertility. The IVF cost in India or around the world is rising up as a more and more modern diagnostic test, and treatment methods are being used to aid and facilitate infertility treatments cost. Because of this, there is no upper limit to the amount of money one can invest in their quest for a child. Cost of IVF in India According to several online sources, the cost of IVF in India varies greatly by city. The most basic IVF package that does not include the technique like monitoring, medications, ICSI, FETs, genetic testing, or other add on services that are either necessary for all (like medicati...