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In donor assisted reproductive technology eggs, sperm, or embryos are donated by a third person or donor to enable an infertile individual or couple to become parents. Donor conception is a lifelong decision which requires an extensive process of consultation and discussion. We provide all the information required on opting for conception with donor assisted ART and help you explore the social and emotional considerations associated with it. ART can be done using three types of donors:     Sperm Donation In sperm donation, the sperms provided by a male donor is used for inseminating the woman by means of ART. Sperm donors can be opted in situations of male infertility or when the male partner is a carrier of a serious genetic condition. The sperm donors undergo a series of screening tests for a variety of hereditary and medical conditions before donating to the sperm bank or direct donation.     Egg Donation In egg donation , fertile eggs are retrieved from a healthy...

The fallopian tubes are located  on either side of the uterus in the abdominal cavity. For a woman to conceive, the fallopian tubes transport the sperm from the uterus to the egg that has been released by the ovary during ovulation. It also helps with the transportation of the fertilised egg or embryo to the uterus for implantation. When there is a block in this transportation channel, it is called Tubal Block . Tubal blocks can affect either one or both the fallopian tubes in a woman. Major Causes of Tubal Block: Pelvic inflammatory disease Sexually transmitted infections Ectopic pregnancy Fibroids Endometriosis Abdominal surgery Consequences of Tubal Block Tubal block is one of the common causes of infertility in women as the sperm cannot travel to the egg, or the fertilised egg cannot make its way to the uterus. Another complication with blocked fallopian tube is ectopic pregnancy. In ectopic pregnancy, the fertilised egg gets implanted in the blocked tube. This is not a viable ...

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is a hormone disorder that affects the female reproductive system. This leads to enlarged ovaries with tiny cysts containing immature eggs. Women with PCOS are considered to be at higher risk of complications during pregnancy. Women with PCOS can have excess levels of male hormone androgen along with infrequent or lengthy menstrual periods. This greatly affects the chances of pregnancy. With proper treatment, it can be done but will take time and patience. There is no one definitive test for PCOS. The doctor will recommend a pelvic exam to physically check the reproductive organs for growths or other abnormalities; blood tests to check and measure hormone levels, and also glucose, cholesterol and triglyceride levels and an ultrasound to check the thickness of the uterus lining and appearance of the ovaries. Treatment of PCOS depends on each patient’s needs. It can be for fertility, controlling excessive hair growth or obesity. These may invol...

The uterus is a hollow muscular organ situated between the bladder and pelvis in the female body. The eggs that the ovaries produce, travel through the fallopian tube, and, after fertilisation, implant themselves in the lining of the uterus, where it develops into a baby. A weak uterus, also called the Uterine Prolapse, is caused when the pelvic muscles and ligaments weak and can no longer support the uterus.  It has been suggested that a prolapsed uterus can cause difficulty in getting pregnant. Previous pregnancy, advancing age with its change in hormones, can cause a prolapse of the uterus.  However, there have been cases where it has happened, but with careful assessment and with elective caesarean section as the safest mode of child delivery. This was made possible with the application of a vaginal pessary.  This is a soft removable device that supports the area affected by the prolapse. These can be in the shape of a U, disk, ring or cube.Th...

Need of the hour for couples Counseling plays a vital role when it is about treating infertility . Counseling is usually preferred by couples who have been longing for a baby, and it provides the apt guidelines before the treatment. Counseling can be a bridge-building that can evoke the transparency between the doctor and the patient.  A good counselor will always have the right solutions for all the problems, especially with regard to couples and their infertility issues. Couples need to come together as that would make the situation better for the doctor. The doctor needs to know both sides for the appropriate solution to appear. A good fertility specialist can bring out the solution through counseling within a day.  Fertility specialists are the right people who could bring out awareness for couples and resolve the issue of infertility. They are the experts with good experience in their field; hence, they can answer all the questions that would be raised b...

Polycystic Ovary Disease or Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is considered to be a hormonal disorder commonly seen in women. Excess of androgen hormone production is one of the signs of PCOS that leads to anovulation. This condition can be associated with obesity and insulin resistance. Polycystic ovary syndrome can have a significant impact on physical health and mental health. The hormonal differences can lead to anxiety and depression in a lot of women. This can have a direct effect on the quality of life physically, psychologically, and socially.  Physically - disrupts eating and sleeping patterns  Psychologically - reduces motivation and increases the feelings of worthlessness  Socially - affects relationships  Stress A combination of hectic life and PCOS would make a woman stressful. And it would make a situation difficult or feel threatened to cope up with it. At times stress could be a motivation to work whereas, too much stress could worsen th...

Nowadays, several women are opting for a healthy and stable career before entering motherhood. Raising a child is an expensive affair, the cost comes both in terms of money and time, not to mention the amount of energy required to raise a child. Remember the old adage, “It takes a whole village to raise a child”, that notion is quite accurate today also. As young working professionals it would be difficult to do all of these things at the same time. This is where IVF comes to help you. IVF enables women to postpone child bearing to an appropriate age in the future. Women can undergo treatment even after 40 and still be able to start a family. There are many kinds of IVF treatments. However, there is considerable consensus in the medical community that IVF done using frozen eggs is the most effective method. The success rate both in terms of pregnancies as well as healthy births is much better compared to other forms of IVF. When we further analyze the statistics on use ...

1. Can I fly after IVF embryo transfer? Air travel has no impact on pregnancy rates following an IVF cycle.  It is normal to be worried about doing too much too soon after the transfer, but data show pregnancy rates are not lower even on those who went back to regular activity immediately. 2. How often do I need to visit whilst in IVF treatment? It depends on your individual case and response to the medications, but once stimulation commences most people need scans and blood tests on alternate days for at least 2 weeks. Prior to starting the IVF cycle itself, you are likely to need several visits for clinics, investigations, information sessions etc. 3. Why opt India for IVF treatment? You can choose hospitals in India for IVF because India is making advancement in medical and health research and gives the best treatment and services as per the requirement and satisfaction in terms of cost, in terms of treatment in terms of other health care services.   4. Will...

In 1978, when the first child was born as a result of IVF (in-vitro fertilization) procedure, it was considered a revolution in the field of medical science. IVF treatment has helped thousands of couples in achieving their dreams of becoming parents. Today, IVF has become one of the most common and effective fertility treatments. For some couples, who are trying to conceive through IVF procedure may have diverse doubts and dilemmas. Before IVF treatment, it is crucial that a couple has to be prepared physically and emotionally to accept the child. Here is what you should know about preparing for IVF, physically and emotionally. First, the patient's body must be ready for pregnancy and here are some of the steps that may help you prepare for IVF treatment . Pre- IVF screening-  Before going through the IVF process, it is important to understand the cause of infertility and to address it. For that, the couple needs to undergo medical fertility tests such as Ovarian ...

Recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) (also referred to as recurrent miscarriage or habitual abortion) is the spontaneous loss of at least 2 consecutive pregnancies in a nulliparous woman, or loss of 3 consecutive pregnancies in a woman who has experienced a live birth (prior to 20 weeks from the last menstrual period). The term Spontaneous is defined as “without medical or mechanical means to terminate a pregnancy before the foetus is sufficiently developed to survive.” Epidemiologic studies have revealed that almost 20-25% of all recognized pregnancies end in miscarriage, less than 5% of women will experience two consecutive miscarriages and only 1% experience three or more. Above and beyond the fact being a medical issue, it is also a serious, disturbing psychological condition.  This condition can make the woman miserable and awfully drained of hope. Women report not only a mournful process, with all its stages, but a collision on feelings of guilt and doubts. Their self-esteem...

Parenthood is considered as the best and hardest period in the life of each and every couple. It is said to be the best because holding your newborn is one the most beautiful feeling that you can just feel and can’t describe. With this feeling, parenthood gives you the responsibility to take care of your child’s needs along with your own life. But for some couples, this natural process of reproduction becomes difficult. In our society, we often blame women for this misfortune. When women are not able to conceive, everyone thinks that the woman is infertile. But, infertility can be in men too. Male infertility is checked according to the quality of the sperms and sperm count. Earlier, there were no treatments for infertility. Today, there are many infertility treatment centers that provide treatments. The best infertility treatment center among them is Smile baby infertility center. Smile Baby infertility center provides various diagnosis and treatments like In Vitro Fertilizati...

Infertility is the condition which makes the couples unable to conceive even after a year of unprotected intercourse. There may be loads of reasons which can be blamed for infertility issues, but whatever may be the causes, the fact is that infertility issues are rising day by day in the current generation of people. But with the advent of technology in the medical field, anything and everything is becoming possible and so are the dreams of conceiving a child!  There are so many treatments and procedures to overcome infertility but some have become extremely popular in the last few years. One such treatment is the ICSI i.e intracytoplasmic sperm injection. A single injection has been making dreams into reality. Here are some of your doubts answered. What is ICSI? Via ICSI procedure, the doctors are now able to inject a single sperm directly into the egg and it increases the chances of success with IVF(IVF is a  fertilization process via extracting eggs and retrievin...

Endometriosis, a disorder of reproductive system in women, is known to be a major cause of female infertility. It occurs when the tissues lining the inside of the uterus, also called uterine walls, tends to grow outside the uterus and its associated parts like ovaries and fallopian tubes. It may also lead to sticking together of these organs. The condition of endometriosis causes a lot of pain and discomfort. They cause an irregularity of periods and menstrual cycle, hence leading to infertility. Symptoms of Endometriosis Heavy bleeding during periods Pain while engaging in sexual intercourse Pain while urinating or bowel movements Treatment for Endometriosis Endometriosis treatment depends on the age of the patient, extent of the issue and intensity of the pain. Main treatments for Endometriosis includes, Medications - Medicines are administered in endometriosis treatment for controlling pain and bleeding associated with the condition. The medicines given depend...

Ectopic pregnancy is a risky condition and warrants immediate attention and treatment. Smile Baby IVF Clinic is renowned for the best infertility treatment in Bangalore is also one of the leading maternity hospitals in Bangalore offering advanced and effective treatment for conditions such as ectopic pregnancy. With the services of the best gynecologist in Bangalore , the hospital offers reliable and safe treatment and care options for the wellness of the mother and the little one. What is Ectopic Pregnancy? Ectopic pregnancy, a condition where the fertilized egg gets attached to areas outside the uterus leading to a potentially risky scenario, is a major disorder along with the many infertility disorders . The condition is popularly found in the form of tubal pregnancy where the fertilized egg attaches itself and grows in the fallopian tubes. What are the factors contributing an Ectopic Pregnancy? An ectopic pregnancy occurs when the egg, fertilized by sperm ge...

Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is a method of artificial insemination which is used to treat infertility. In this process, specially prepared sperm has been placed in the women uterus at the time of ovulation. IUI will be planned in the accordance of menstruation cycle of female or fertility medications.  Sperms have been washed and concentrated to place directly into the female uterus at the time when ovary releases eggs to be fertilized. The aim of this method is make sperm to swim into the fallopian tube and fertilize the waiting egg which result into normal pregnancy. The infertility medical assessment analyzes mortality power of the sperm, the sperm concentration, or any other type of deformities in the size and shape of sperm. The next phase separates the normal, fast and higher quality sperm and prepares it to be placed. The sperm is then directly placed in the uterus at the time of eggs release in the ovary. This helps one or more eggs to fertilize rapidly....

IVF Treatment at Smile Baby IVF Centre – providing a reason to smile amidst the gloom of infertility    In Vitro Fertilisation, more popular as IVF has been addressing our woes of infertility for quite some time. Considered to be one of the most successful treatment techniques, IVF consists of a series of sophisticated procedures for fulfilling our dreams of parenthood.       Despite the popularity and success rate of the procedure, IVF treatment is often mistaken as a time consuming process with a high cost. Although the time factor is highly dependent on the intensity of the patient’s condition, the efficiency of the treatment varies with the quality of the centre we opt for.     Acknowledged for the best IVF treatment in Hennur, Bangalore, Smile Baby IVF Centre is known to offer quality infertility treatments, at affordable costs. The services at the centre makes the treatments accessible even to commoners...

Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is one of the fertility treatments which involve the placing of sperm inside a woman’s uterus to facilitate fertilization. The main goal of IUI is to increase the number of sperms that reach the fallopian tubes and increase the chance of fertilization. IUI provides the sperm with an advantage of giving it a head start. But still requires a sperm to reach and fertilize the egg on its own. It is a less complicated and less expensive option when compared to in vitro fertilization. When is IUI used? Unexplained infertility. A severe cervical condition. Cervical scars from past procedures may hinder the sperms ability to enter the uterus. Ejaculation dysfunction. How does IUI work? Before IUI, a few ovulation stimulating medications are made use of. Later careful and continuous monitoring will be done to determine when the eggs are correctly mature. The IUI procedure will then be performed during the ...

Assisted reproductive technology (ART) is an infertility treatment that treated sperm and egg. The most common ART technique is In vitro fertilization (IVF) which includes inducing and retrieving many mature eggs from a woman and fertilized then in a dish with man’s sperm. After 3-5 days of fertilization the embryos are implanted in the uterus. Other techniques that used are Intra cytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), by donating sperm or eggs, assisted hatching, and use of gestational carrier. Infertility treatment also has many complications such as multiple pregnancy, infection or bleeding, and ovarian hyper stimulation syndrome (OHSS). Infertility treatment basically depends on the causes of infertility, time period of infertility , age of both partners and their personal preferences. Many times natural pregnancy does not happen and couples taking help of infertility treatment to achieve pregnancy. Infertility treatment may include a significant amount of physical, psych...

Endometriosis is the irregular growth of endometrial tissue similar to that which lines in the inside of the uterus, but in a position which is outside the uterus. Endometrial tissue is shed every month through menstruation. Parts of endometrial tissue found in ectopic positions are called endometrial implants. These lesions are most normally found on the ovaries, the surface of the uterus, the fallopian tubes, the bowel, and on the membrane lining of the pelvic cavity. They are less frequently found to involve the vagina, bladder & cervix. Endometriosis can also occur outside the pelvis. Endometriosis has been reported in the liver, lung, brain & old surgical scars. Endometrial implants, are problematic but usually benign. Symptoms Pain that usually occurs just before menstruation and lessens after menstruation Painful intercourse Cramping in the course of intercourse Cramping or pain in the course of bowel movements or urination Infertility H...