INCIDENCE Due to variation in definition of implantation failure there is no accurate data available for Incidence or prevalence of RIF. RIF is unidentified and its sensitivity is analysed between 5-25%. RISK FACTORS 1) MATERNAL AGE Maternal age plays a crucial role in quality of embryos that are used in IVF cycle. With Increase in […]

IVF In-vitro fertility is a medical procedure used to treat infertile couples and help them in conception. During IVF once the eggs are matured, they are collected and fertilized with sperms in laboratories. Thereafter, the fertilized embryos are transferred to uterus. One IVF cycle takes about 3 weeks. IVF can be done with your own […]

RECURRENT PREGNANCY LOSS INTRODUCTION Miscarriage is defined as loss of pregnancy before the foetus reaches viability.Recurrent  loss is defined as loss of three or more consecutive pregnancies , it affects 1% of couple trying to conceive( RCOG). When the cause is not known, each pregnancy loss needs careful review to determine where specific evaluation is […]

There are various myths around menstruation that give rise to social, cultural, and religious norms, and that prevent women from participating in various activities during menstruation. In most cultures, women are not allowed to enter temples and perform religious practices. In some cultures, sex during the menstrual cycle is considered taboo. These beliefs and taboos […]

There is always a big question can women with HIV have healthy pregnancy? And the answer is yes. Women with good medical care can have healthy pregnancy with HIV negative babies. WHAT IS HIV AND ITS INCIDENCE? HOW IT LEADS TO AIDS? HIV is a DNA Retrovirus belonging to subfamily of Lentivirus. HIV is an […]

INTRODUCTION Infertility is defined as when couple fails to conceive after 1 year of unprotected intercourse. 30-35% chances are due to female infertility. 35% can be due to male infertility 30% due to both and in 10%causes is not known. In males disruption can occur at testicular level,intratesticular or post testicular level. In some patients […]

INTRODUCTION PCOS is caused due to Hormonal imbalance in female’s body. It is the most common endocrine disorder and generally affects female between ages 18-35 years. It’s a disease of unknown etiology and affects approximately 5-10% of women. It is a myth that women with PCOS cannot get pregnant, it’s  treatable and women can get […]

Pregnancy brings a lot of changes in the lifestyle of a mother. It does pose a few challenges if you intend to travel. Even the minutest thing needs to be thought about and planned – right from the diet, physical exertion, rest, clothing, etc. These are the things that we do not normally care about. […]

Rh+ve or Rh-ve??? Something which is not meaningful and important to you in your everyday life, but it does become important when you’re trying to get pregnant. What is Rh Sensitisation? Mother and child’s relationship is unique, its full of love and care but the mother also passes Rh factor to the baby. If the […]

The main work of the immune system of our body is to keep us safe from the invasion of foreign materials. So our body recognizes our body’s antigen as “self” and others from outside as “non-self “and by doing this the body decides to respond or not to respond to a specific antigen source. So […]