Tuesday, 31 May 2022

Say No to Tobacco

Tobacco usage has always been seen as controversial, despite scientific proof of its health risks. Since its inception in the 16th century, tobacco usage has been seen as a bad habit by many cultures. Tobacco is mostly consumed in the form of bidi, followed by cigarette, hukah, chilum, sutta, and other forms. Smokeless tobacco use (sometimes known as tobacco chewing) is also highly popular. Khaini, Mainpuri tobacco, mawa, mishri, and other types of smokeless tobacco are prevalent.

Many of us are aware of the diseases induced by tobacco smoking, which include mouth cancer, laryngeal cancer, esophageal cancer, bladder cancer, kidney cancer, stomach cancer, pancreatic cancer, and cervical cancer. However, various research investigations have found that smoking or eating tobacco in any form increases the chance of infertility, particularly in males, as well as the risk of osteoporosis, bone fractures, and early age wrinkles. Despite the well-established negative effects of smoking on health in general and the male reproductive system in particular, tobacco use continues to rise significantly among persons of all ages. Tobacco has a deleterious impact on sperm parameters, seminal plasma, and

Thursday, 12 May 2022

Can I Have Sex During Fertility Treatment?

When patients inquire if they may have sex while undergoing fertility treatment, I always tell them to "listen to your body."

Let's speak about sex in this blog today; it's a part of our lives and necessary if you're serious about creating a family. Sexual intercourse is normally safe during ovarian stimulation, however many women who use injectable medicine for IUI or IVF may develop enlarged ovaries, making intercourse painful. There is an increased risk of ovarian torsion or ectopic pregnancy with larger ovaries and during IVF, and there are various circumstances where intercourse and ejaculation are not suggested to maximize the odds of success.

Having a semen analysis? Abstain for optimal sample

In most cases, a semen sample is taken for one of two reasons:

  • to assess the quality of the sperm
  • to prepare and utilise in an insemination during IUI, IVF, or donor egg therapy

When the male partner is asked to provide a sample for a semen assay, he must refrain from any type of ejaculation for two to five days prior to the

Wednesday, 27 April 2022

5 Facts About Infertility – Part 1

Infertility is often a misunderstood topic. Confusion and inaccurate information abound that can cloud the facts. At Shantah IVF Centre the best IVF centre in Delhi, we encourage you to do your homework and become informed with accurate, reliable, truthful information about infertility. We are hopeful that your own Forbes listed bestIVF specialist Dr. Anubha Singh, and her core health care team, and this blog will serve as a wonderful resource for you. Let’s get the facts right.

Fact #1: Infertility doesn’t discriminate.

Infertility is a disease of the reproductive system and it affects both men and women. For this reason, during the initial infertility work-up, it is imperative to test the male partner’s fertility as well as the female partner’s fertility. In 40 to 50 percent of infertility cases, male factor is the cause, making it necessary to review the male’s test results—in addition to the female’s—as part of the diagnostic work-up.

Fact #2: You are not alone.

Tuesday, 12 April 2022

5 sure signs you need to see a Fertility specialist now

Determining whether it is time to see a fertility specialist can feel like a big decision to make on your own. It is also important to understand the red flags for when to see a fertility specialist. Unfortunately, time is not on everyone’s side, as female infertility increases with age. Today we will talk about the following conditions, if it applies to you then it is a good idea to make an appointment with a fertility specialist sooner rather than later.

1. Treatment with your primary care or OB/GYN is not working

To better understand the cause of infertility, your primary care physician, OB/GYN, or we at best IVF centre in Delhi Shantah IVF Centre will review your medical history and initiate fertility testing for both partners (if applicable). It is especially important that each of the following tests is performed prior to initiating fertility treatment because each one evaluates specific reproductive functions that are required to conceive.

Based on the information learned through testing, reproductive specialists can create individualized treatment plans ranging from low-tech treatment options like intrauterine insemination (IUI) in addition to the widely known in vitro fertilization (IVF).

These basic tests include:

Thursday, 10 March 2022

Prepare yourself for IVF treatment with Shantah Fertility Centre

In-vitro fertilization is a well-known term in today’s society. This was previously referred to as a “test-tube baby.” Invitro fertilization (IVF) is a complex, time-consuming, and expensive treatment that allows infertile couples to become parents. A successful IVF requires multiple steps to be followed throughout the procedure. And you as an intended parent, also need to get prepared physically, emotionally, and financially as well.  Today we will learn to keep a few things in mind while prepping for the procedure.

How can you start preparing for the IVF procedure with the best IVF doctors in New Delhi?

You can prep your body in a few simple steps as mentioned below.

  • Maintain a healthy weight - Body mass index (BMI) may play an impact prior to pregnancy, according to evidence. Two major predictors of a successful pregnancy are weight gain and nutritional history. IVF may be hampered by a poor nutritional history prior to IVF. Obesity may have an impact on the overall success of IVF. As a result, it’s critical to keep a healthy weight in order to improve the odds of IVF success.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol - Smoking is an addiction that can cause plenty of problems. Stop smoking at least 6 months before you begin IVF preparations. Nicotine has been shown