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Infertility and missed periods

Infertile women may miss their periods. This is called amenorrhea; and because there are many possible reasons for this, it's important to perform medical tests to find the right diagnosis, so it can be treated correctly Missing a period can be very difficult for inf......

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Premature ejaculation , sexual self-esteem and infertility

Premature ejaculation is the commonest male sexual problem. It is very distressing , because it makes the man feel inadequate and inferior. Most infertile men have poor sexual self-esteem. As it is , they feel inadequate because they cannot get their wife pregnant. On t......

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Pelvic pain and infertility

Infertile women will often have pelvic pain. You need to set your priorities, so the doctor knows what to focus on ! Lots of infertile patients also have pelvic pain . Both pelvic pain and infertility are common complaints amongst women in the reproductive age group,......

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Treating shadows in the infertile couple

Modern medicine involves a lot of testing. While some is useful, overtesting leads to unnecessary overtreatment for many infertile couples As medical technology has improved, it's now possible for us to take images of lots of stuff in the pelvis which we previously co......

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Providing feedback to doctors to help them to learn

Giving regular feedback to your doctor is very important in the treatment process. This is good for the patient, and for the doctor as well, as doctors learn from their patients ! What makes a good doctor good is the fact that he has good clinical judgment. This is a t......

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HCG level chart | Why is it so hard to make sense of your HCG levels ?

Beta HCG levels are not straight forward indicators of pregnancy. While there is a correlation between the health of the pregnancy and beta HCG  levels, it requires an experienced professional to make an accurate sense of it. HCG ( also known as beta HCG or just beta)......

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Why do my sperm counts vary so much ?

Men worry when they test their sperm count and find it fluctuating wildly. But it is a medical fact that sperm counts vary all the time. It is impossible to control; and variations are more the rule than the exception One of the most frustrating problems for infertil......

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Why don't you have a copy of your IVF medical records ?

Getting a copy of your medical treatment details is not only your right; it's your responsibility as well! Make sure that you obtain a copy of your IVF medical records as it helps in future course of action. I see patients who have done IVF cycles in other clinics all......

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Top 10 myths about infertility

To successfully remedy infertility, it helps to start by clearing away common misconceptions and myths. Here are ten common misunderstandings about it. Probably one of the most enjoyable books I've read on infertility is: A Few Good Eggs: Two Chicks Dish on Overcom......

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How do infections cause male infertility ? - Dr Malpani

Male fertility is affected by infections like tuberculosis, mumps and sexually transmitted diseases like gonorrhea, chlamydia and syphilis. The most common cause of azoospermia in India was previously smallpox. This infection injured the epididymis, leading to ductal......

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