Be careful if your doctor advises you to have Hysteroscopic Metroplasty. It is an unnecessary surgical procedure that does not improve fertility - it can actually reduce it. We are now seeing a virtual epidemic......

Can the level of HCG in the blood tell me whether my pregnancy is a healthy one or not? Yes - but only to a certain extent. The HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) hormone is a remarkable molecule which is very unusual because it is produced only by the cells that will......

                                            Most patients get hopelessly confused with the medications their doctor uses for their IVF treatment , because there are so many different treatment protocols available. This article will help you understand what meds your do......

                                            One of the major expenses of an IVF cycle is the cost of the Gonadotropin injections (HMG/ FSH/ menotropins) which are used for superovulation. You can save money by getting your doctor to prescribe generic medicines, and not......

                                   Miscarriages are extremely common and occur in about 10% of all pregnancies. And a miscarriage after infertility treatment is harder to come to terms with. The silver lining is that women who have had at least one miscarriage have a b......

                                                                             Deciding how many embryos to transfer remains the most difficult decision patients and doctors need to make in an IVF cycle. In a perfect world, if IVF technology ensured a 100% pregnancy rate......

                               Society can do much to improve the plight of infertile couples. Friends, neighbours, employers, in-laws, domestic help and even Insurance companies need to change their attitude to empathise and support couples who are unable to have chil......

There are 2 methods of Cryopreservation of your Embryos and Eggs: Vitrification and Slow Freezing. Understanding the pros and cons of these processes will help you decide which is best suited for your condition. Why we prefer Vitrification over Slow Freezing for cryopr......

Should infertile couples go to a gynecologist or an infertility specialist? Most gynecologists can competently diagnose the cause of infertility and provide basic medical treatment. If things look more complex, it's better to consult an Infertility Specialist. Infertil......

                                  Many IVF specialists do not know how to deal with Empty Follicle Syndrome (EFS). This is a guide for IVF doctors dealing with EFS. Vaginal egg collection is a very routine procedure in an IVF clinic. The procedure is over......