Understanding the Risks and Precautions Women with diabetes can undergo in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments but may require additional precautions and management. Diabetes can affect fertility and IVF success due to high blood sugar levels disrupting ovulation and making conception more difficult. Uncontrolled diabetes can also lead to other health issues that may impact fertility […]
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Alcohol’s effect on fertility, pregnancy, and baby is under-reported and under-discussed sue social stigma. In the USA, 13.5% of pregnant adults reported current drinking, and India might not be far behind. Children born to women who consume significant quantities of alcohol during pregnancy had multiple health problems and have been published in scientific journals over
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The article provides an overview of infertility and ART in India, highlighting the causes, challenges, and opportunities for improving access to quality care. The authors discuss how infertility affects millions of couples in India, especially women, who face social stigma, discrimination, and violence due to their inability to conceive. They also explain how various factors
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Dr. G A Rama Raju is a senior infertility specialist and a pioneer in reproductive medicine¹. He is the founder and medical director of Krishna IVF Clinic, one of the leading IVF centers in India¹ . He has been practicing in the assisted reproduction domain for more than 28 years, and has held several adjunct
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Doctor, What is TESE? Is there any medication to increase sperm count? The maturation of Spermatozoa takes approximately 72 days. In human beings, sperm count will be in varying degrees. Hence repeated testing of at least two samples is required to confirm the diagnosis of male factor infertility. There are no medications to improve sperm
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Doctor, what precautions must I take regarding food, work, sex, and medicines during IVF treatment? There are no food restrictions during or after IVF treatment. A regular diet can be continued. . You can have breakfast and come for IVF scans and injections. Fasting for 6-8 hours is mandatory only before pre-IVF hysteroscopy and oocyte
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Doctor, what are the precautions I must take after the embryo transfer? Is complete bed rest required after the embryo transfer? When should I come for confirmation of pregnancy? Rest and abstinence are advised. Complete bed rest is not required. However, we recommend restricted work and movement activities to avoid any infection, fever, cough, or
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Doctor, Is oocyte retrieval painful? Do you give general anesthesia? Can I go home after oocyte retrieval and attend to my regular work? Egg retrieval is the main procedure in IVF treatment. Therefore, 6-8 hours of fasting before the process are mandatory. The patient will not feel any pain because she is kept asleep under the care
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Hospital admission is not required for IVF treatment at Krishna IVF Clinic. In IVF or ICSI, the ovaries are stimulated by daily injections of gonadotropins for follicular development, which is monitored utilizing transvaginal ultrasonography. For this, the lady must visit the clinic daily at 8.30 am / 9 am for 10-12 days. The male visit is required only on
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IVF ICSI Procedure – Important things you need to know Let’s talk about assisted reproduction procedures. IVF and ICSI come under Assisted Reproductive Technologies. IVF means in vitro fertilization in which the union of egg and sperm happens outside the human body in an IVF lab under appropriate conditions. Eggs are often fertilized in vitro by
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