Popularized by the mainstream media in recent times, sperm donation as a process has become a much sought after option by couples and individuals who are keen on conceiving a baby. The process involves a man voluntarily donating his semen so that the sperms can be used to help fertilise an ovum (egg), by injecting it … Read more
Testicular Sperm Aspiration is an artificial reproductive technique used to overcome male infertility. It involves the withdrawal of sperms from the testis with the help of a needle under local anaesthesia. A single sperm is then used to fertilise the female partner’s egg through a method called Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI). Sperms are produced in … Read more
A growing phenomenon, in not just cities, today infertility is gripping the rural dwellers too. Infertility is the inability of sexually active couples to conceive even after 12 months of regular unprotected sex. Infertility can be of two types – namely primary and secondary infertility. Primary infertility is a condition in which the woman has … Read more
Infertility is a growing concern in the developed as well as developing countries like India. According to WHO, one in every four couples is infertile. Infertility is defined as a failure to achieve pregnancy, even after one year of frequent and unprotected sexual intercourse. What are the causes of infertility? In males: Low sperm count, … Read more
A tiny pouch-like organ, the gallbladder is situated right behind the liver. It helps in the storage and release of bile produced by the liver, it is important to regulate fat metabolism also. When the gallbladder fails to perform its function it leads to conditions such as gallstones. To ensure a healthy gallbladder, one needs to … Read more