Human fertilisation starts from entry of a healthy sperm into a human egg followed by mixing and division of genetic material. Fertilisation usually occurs in the ampulla of the fallopian tube.The result of this union is...
Zika virus infection during pregnancy can harm growth of brain in the baby Zika virus infection during pregnancy is a cause of congenital microcephaly and serious brain abnormalities. Zika virus is transmitted primarily through...
In a fertility work-up, Cycle Day 3 is the day when a woman is asked to perform certain blood tests. These tests are to check the levels of three important hormones – follicle stimulating...
Women doing IVF with their own eggs experience a significant decrease in success rates as age advances. The difference in egg quality between a 25-year-old and a 40-year-old is significant. This may be due...
What are Ovulatory disorders? Anovulation or lack of ovulation is a condition in which follicular development and rupture is impaired. This leads to infertility as oocyte(egg) is not released from its follicle. This Ovarian...
Egg donor IVF is a fertility treatment option for those who can’t use their own eggs due to various reasons. The egg donation process involves retrieving eggs from a woman who has normally functioning ovaries. Following egg retrieval, the eggs are fertilised in the...
What happens in implantation window? Embryo–endometrial dialogue has led to the identification of a ‘window of implantation’. The implantation window is characterised by changes to the endometrium cells, which aid in the absorption of...
What can Oxidative stress cause to female fertility? Oxidative stress is a condition where reactive oxygen species are overproduced & cannot be neutralized by the antioxidant system of body. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are...
Exercise plays a vital role in building and maintaining strong muscles and bones. Exercises produce changes in the parts of the brain that regulate stress and anxiety. It can also increase brain sensitivity for...
IVF center What should be the size of follicle to get pregnant? Before ovulation occurs, the average diameter of the dominant follicle is 22 to 24 mm (range 18-36 mm). Empty Follicle Syndrome Empty Follicle Syndrome...
