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

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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,

When to see a Fertility Specialist

The best time to see a fertility specialist is when you are concerned you have an infertility problem. Traditionally, infertility is defined as not being able to conceive over the course of a year in a woman who has regular menstrual cycles. So, if you have been trying to conceive for several months and been unsuccessful, it is advised to consult a fertility specialist. The thought of being infertile is very stressful for most couples and sometimes basic testing or simply speaking to a fertility specialist can be very reassuring.

A basic infertility evaluation is usually advised after attempting conception for 1 year in women less than 35 years old and after 6 months in women older than

How to Diagnose Male Infertility

Although many people still think of infertility as mostly a female problem, the male partner’s role is just as important. In fact, about 40 percent of infertility cases are due to the female partner and about 40 percent are due to the male partner. An additional 10 percent are due to a combination of both partners, and for the remaining 10 percent, the cause ofinfertility is unknown.

It makes sense. It takes two to make a baby, and there can be problems with one or both partners. It is important to understand that men undergo fertility problems as well and have a biological clock too, like women. Their biological clock is definitely very different to that of women’s as they undergo deterioration in the fertility levels much later, around their 60s whereas women face it during their early 30s. We are hopeful that your own Forbes listed best IVF specialist Dr. Anubha Singh, and her core health care team, and this blog will serve as a wonderful resource for you.

How to diagnose male infertility?

A semen analysis is a simple, quick test that should be conducted early to help identify any issues with male infertility. The results of a semen analysis can provide insight to the overall quality and quantity of your sperm. The semen analysis focuses on four parameters:

• Semen volume is the amount of ejaculated semen. According to the 2010 World Health Organization (WHO) standards1, normal semen volume should be at least 1.5 ml.
• Sperm count is the concentration, or number of sperm in the semen. Ideally, the semen should contain at least 15 million sperm per milliliter of semen. Generally, the more sperm, the more likely one will meet and fertilize an egg. When sperm count drops, so does the chance of