This common hormone disorder can create hindrances in conceiving

The Pleasure of mother hood and bringing a new life into existence is undoubtedly the greatest blessing to every woman. Every mother trained their daughters in teens to beware of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome which could get in the way of a pregnancy. Poly-Cystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common total body endocrine disease that affects women of reproductive age from puberty to menopause. It affects approximately 10% of women in the reproductive age group. Both males and females produce hormones called androgen, referred to as male hormones, which play a role in sexual functioning of the body. 

In girls with PCOS, the ovaries produce higher levels of androgens than normal, and this interferes with egg development and release. Some of the eggs develop into cysts which are little sacs filled with liquid and instead of being released during ovulation, these cysts build up in the ovaries and even get enlarged , hence the main polycystic ovaries or Poly-Cystic Ovarian Syndrome. Women with infrequent menstrual periods or irregular bleeding are likely to have PCOS. Increased growth of hair on the face, chest, stomach, back, thumbs, or toes acne, oily skin, or dandruff may be some of the signs associated with PCOS. Infertility or inabilities to get pregnant because of not ovulating, weight gain or obesity, usually carrying extra weight around the waist are part of the Poly-Cystic Ovarian Syndrome. 

We at Shantah Fertility Centre are creating awareness and stressing on early diagnosis as it is very important to get youself checked for PCOS. If PCOS is not diagnosed early and treated properly it can lead to problems like 

Can someone with PCOS conceive?

There are many success stories of Shantah Fertility Centre where complicated cases get success and couples find their happiness when a baby is born. Today I am sharing one of those tough cases where Neeta Arora (name changed) found out that she was expecting a baby, it was her best birthday gift; she could have hoped for at the time of pandemic.

Neeta had been diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) at the age of only 16 and was on medication for long and obviously her chances of getting pregnant with PCOS were very weak.

What are the challenges of getting pregnant with PCOS?

PCOS is one of the most common causes of infertility in women and can have a number of symptoms including irregular periods and excess facial hair.

The diagnosis had hit Neeta hard and she admits that she coped with it by mentally closing off the option of ever having children. Getting pregnant with PCOS is therefore came as a complete surprise, when many years later and with a partner,  she unexpectedly fell pregnant but, just as she was getting used to the idea, she had a miscarriage.

Neeta lost all hope and then she heard from some of her friends about our centre and came to us. Unfortunately she was unable to fall pregnant naturally. We had made some basic investigations and the tests confirmed that

How do you know that you are infertile?

Everyone starts with the same dream of a family. Meeting someone special, falling in love and when the time is right starting to have children. It can be devastating when you come to find this dream is not easy to make a reality. For most couples not using contraception, pregnancy should be achieved within a year. If this has not happened you may need to seek help from a physician. If the female partner is over 35, it is encouraged to seek help after 6 months of trying to conceive.

The first step is getting basic infertility testing. These tests results help to diagnose what is preventing conception and guides the infertility doctor in selecting a patient’s treatment. Because about 40% of infertility is attributed to male factor, it is essential that the male be tested as well as the female. The majority of the time these initial diagnostic tests will provide an accurate diagnosis. Infertility testing is designed to answer 3 basic questions related to

Shantah IVF Centre committed to patient care

Shantah IVF Centre’s mission, since its inception has been focused on providing exceptional patient care. We are committed to consistently deliver the best possible service from each area of our Practice. The concept of Shantah IVF Centre the best IVF centre in New Delhi is to bring modern concept of Assisted conception in India.

SERVICE IS A KEY VALUE AND CORNERSTONE OF OUR PRACTICE

Many of our patients have used the expression, ‘world-class service,’ and we work hard to live up to that compliment. We strive continually to provide an environment where your time in our Practice is friendly and welcoming, and our staff provides clear communication and education about your diagnosis and treatment.

Patient care doesn’t just come in the form of actual medical treatment, but in every communication a patient has with any member of the Shantah IVF’s team. From your initial call to your graduation ultrasound, we listen, empathize, and share information with you. We strive to hire employees who are passionate about their job and empathetic to your needs. This extends to all our Shantah IVF Centre colleagues from those you see – at the Front Desk reception, your Monitoring team, nurses & assistant doctors; to those who are the behind the scenes – the I.T. Department who works hard

The basics of IVF that you should know

In vitro fertilization or commonly known as IVF is no more a hidden term. Today many people are familiar with this term; with the Government taking initiatives or bollywood movies being built on the subject making people aware of IVF procedure. IVF offers hope for those couples that are unable to achieve pregnancy on their own. IVF has evolved in all these years and with mushrooming of fertility clinics IVF is widely accepted today and continues to grow with major technological advances. 

IVF is a procedure in which a physician will remove one or more eggs from the ovaries that are then fertilized by your partner’s sperm inside the embryology laboratory. IVF is the most successful treatment you can do using your own eggs and sperm or donor eggs or donor sperm. 

When do you need IVF Treatment?

Once diagnostic testing is complete, your physician will review your treatment options. Many patients are surprised to learn that IVF is not their only treatment option. However,IVF would be the first line of treatment for patients with the following conditions:

1. Tubal disease or blocked fallopian tubes:

If a patient has a tubal ligation, IVF treatment would be the best treatment option since it bypasses the Fallopian tubes to achieve pregnancy. That is why IVF is usually the first treatment option for this type of female infertility.

2. Male factor infertility: 

If the semen analysis shows there are not enough healthy sperm to be successful with more basic treatment, such as intrauterine insemination (IUI), then IVF treatment can help patients overcome male factor infertility. With IVF treatment,