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By Dr. Surveen Ghumman Sindhu: Over the last 10 years the rapidly innovating technology in assisted reproduction has enabled male infertility due to men with very low sperm count to become fathers. Where earlier sperms were needed in the millions now only 2-3 sperms are needed for intracytoplasmic sperm injection leading to a successful IVF. Technology […]

By Dr. Surveen Ghumman Sindhu: Poor ovarian reserve can be measured by Antimullerian hormone, Antral Follicle Count and FSH on day 2 of the period. In recent years, much dependence has developed on AMH as a marker as it has many advantages.   Advantages of AMH as an ovarian reserve marker: Advantages of AMH as

By Dr. Surveen Ghumman Sindhu: Thin endometrium is a source of concern as implantation would not occur while attempting an IVF, IUI or a natural conception. While evaluating the endometrium there are a few parameters to be taken into account   Endometrial parameters for assessment: Thickness – It should be at least 8 mm thick

By Dr. Surveen Ghumman Sindhu: There has been a 50% jump in infertility in the last 30 years, with women delaying marriages and childbirth and focusing on their careers. There is also, an increase in conditions like polycystic ovarian disease and premature ovarian failure which contribute to increasing infertility. Sperm counts have gradually decreased over

By Dr. Surveen Ghumman Sindhu: In the last few decades there has been a change in lifestyle and socioeconomic conditions globally. This has led to rise in obesity. Obesity has now become a major epidemic. Rising incidence of obesity is seen both in developed and developing countries. In England it is seen that 56% of women

1. Success rates IVF has a success rate of 50% in young women the rate drops with age over 35 and is only 20% when women is over 40years. Success depends on a number of factors such as the cause of infertility, age and lifestyle. 2. At what age must one contact a fertility specialist

There are specific indications for IVF and it should only be done if these are fulfilled. Below are the indications for IVF 1. Male Factor Infertility 2. Absent or Damaged Fallopian Tubes 3. Endometriosis 4. Unexplained Infertility 5. Recurrent Intrauterine Insemination Failure 6. Tubal and Pelvic Adhesions 7. Poor ovarian reserve 8. Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis

Fertility check gives you an idea of how well your ovaries are working. Usually at birth 1000,000 eggs are present these come down to 1,00,000 at 35 when fertility is decreased and at 40 they are 10,000 when chances of pregnancy are greatly reduced. Thus a woman’s fertility decreases with age. Not only the quantity