Neonatal Care

‘Neo’ is new and ‘nat’ is a ‘gift of God’. A neonate is therefore a New Gift of God given to a mother at the time of delivery. Essentially, the gift is meant for the whole family and not just the mother or the couple alone. In technical terms, the word 'neonatal' means newborn, or the first 28 days of life. This is also the time which determines the subsequent health and growth of the newborn. Neonatal care to provide care for babies soon after they are born therefore is highly important. It becomes even more critical if a baby is born premature or sick for any reason.

A newborn baby who is very likely to develop a severe acute disease or an adverse outcome is categorized as "high-risk newborn". This is usually identified on the basis of Apgar score which describes the condition of the newborn infant immediately after birth. Apgar score is used for standardized assessment of baby's heart rate, muscle tone, and other signs to see if the newborn needs neonatal care (i.e. extra medical care or emergency care). Score of 0, 1, or 2 is given for each of the following five parameters: colour, heart rate, reflexes, muscle tone and  respiration. Apgar score is assessed at 1 minute and 5 minutes after birth. A high score of 7, 8, or 9 indicates that the newborn is in good health and carries a good progress.

Neonatal care requires diligence and caution even more than both experience and experience of the staff.  Cleanliness is the key to good care. Sick children in particular require round-the-clock care for the basic needs. Each small step is a kind of well-rehearsed and expert action for the nurse – Feeding, cleaning, changing diapers and bathing the baby. More sick neonates may need resuscitation. Warmth is provided by placing the infant under a radiant heat source. It is important to keep the airways open by positioning the head in a 'sniffing' position and clearing the airway with a suction catheter.

The Neonatal Care unit at your best infertility centre in the town provides essential care with utmost expertise and involvement. It undertakes different services with top-class quality and standards.

IVF - Transparency

In the past, there had been mushrooming of IVF-centers in India, which required the government of India to regulate and supervise the treatment in the overall interest of the patients. Undoubtedly, minimum levels of standards are required for any such treatment involving advanced technology with wider emotional, social, ethical and legal implications. Not infrequently, the conflicts related to IVF-outcomes raise inter-country and international disputes.

There is a common perception (or misconception) about lack of transparency in medical procedures in India such as the In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF). It is for this purpose that the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (Department of Health Research) Government of India, enacted the ART-Act (for Assisted Reproduction Technology) in December 2021. The Act imparts several obligations on the part of the ART centers doing IVF treatment. Most importantly, the Act envisages transparency with relation to the procedure. It envisages the ART team to provide the following:

• Professional counselling to commissioning couple and the woman about all the implications and chances of success of assisted reproductive technology procedures in the clinic;
• Inform the commissioning couple and woman of the advantages,
• dis advantages and cost of the procedures, their medical side-Effects and  risks including the risk of multiple pregnancy; 
• Help the commissioning couple or woman to arrive at an informed decision on such matters that would most likely be the best for the commissioning couple;
• To make commissioning couple or woman, aware of the rights of a child born through the use of assisted technology.

It is also expected that the clinics shall issue to the commissioning couple or woman a discharge certificate stating details of the assisted reproductive technology procedure performed on the commissioning couple or woman. ART law mandates discharge of all information to the patients which includes records on details of the procedure, the details of the IVF medicines used, number of follicles, eggs, embryos, embryo quality, number and quality of embryos transferred and frozen. 

The ART Act requirements have put significant burden on the part of the centers and the doctors, who normally are seen as poor record-keepers in spite of doing their best for the patients. But there is no alternative and the patients’ rights are required to be taken care of in accordance with the law of the land.  We, at your best IVF center of the town at Jindal IVF respect the patient’s rights and meticulously follow all the details. Record-keeping requires to be inculcated as a routine habit. It becomes an automatic action once the habit gets ingrained in the minds of the people of any ART center.

What all to do, eat and avoid for best IVF results?

IVF treatment for infertility is stressful for both the partners waiting for the results. It is however desirable that stress is minimized for a good outcome. There are several important steps to remain optimistic:

i.              Avoid anger and agitation;

ii.            Share your concerns with friends and well-wishers;

iii.            Learn to deal with feelings of stress and negativity;

iv.           Do regular physical and relaxation exercises;

v.            Maintain a good, healthy and balanced dietary plan;

vi.           Avoid exposure to smoking and alcohol;

vii.          Seek regular partnership with the excellent IVF team and the best IVF centre.

Dietary plan is one essential component about which the woman and her family members are particularly concerned. Essentially speaking, the IVF diet plan should consist of fruits and vegetables, particularly leafy green vegetables like broccoli, cabbage, carrots and spinach; whole grains, legumes and beans. Prefer low fat dairy products, good quality proteins, nuts and seeds, healthy fats and whole grains. Good sources of lean protein include beans, eggs, nuts, seeds, and yogurt. Banana, beets and berries are also good.

It is best to avoid junk foods and focus on natural and nutrition-rich foods. Take adequate amounts of water to remain hydrated. Avoid consuming food that comes with artificial sweeteners, excess of caffeine and refined sugars. Coconut water is a good source nutrients and hydration.

No doubt that good food and exercise are important for any woman undergoing IVF and planning to get pregnant. Consult the IVF nutritionist for appropriate advice on choice of  It is difficult however to assign success or failure of IVF to one or the other kind of food intake. IVF success depends more upon factors such as age of the patient, the quality of egg, sperm, and embryo, uterine or endometrial receptivity, history of previous pregnancy, Ovarian Stimulation Protocol and the expertise of the IVF team. It is shown in many studies that more than 95% of IVF failure is due to arrest of the development of embryos, mostly due to chromosomal or other genetic abnormalities.

Down Syndrome - Pre-implantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD)

Down syndrome is a congenital condition characterized by retarded mental and physical development of the child. Some of the distinct features include the presence of poor muscle tone, a flattened facial profile and nose, short neck, small head, upward slanting eyes ears, and mouth. There is also an increased risk for health problems. Genetically speaking, the person has three copies of chromosome 21, instead of the usual two copies in all cells. It is also called as trisomy 21 because of the presence of an extra chromosome caused by abnormal cell division during the development of the sperm cell or the egg cell. It is a relatively common genetic disorder at birth especially in case of older age pregnancy. Possibly, the egg quality diminishes with age and causes more embryos to be chromosomally abnormal.

Parents of a child with a genetic disorder such as Down Syndrome are always worried about the possibility of the same problem occurring in a future pregnancy. The question is frequently posed to the family doctor taking care of a pregnant mother. Gynaecologists always face this question the possibility can be determined at an early stage of pregnancy when the same can be legally terminated. This is a very difficult question which can be answered only by pre-implantation genetic tests by a qualified and experienced doctor – the best gynaecologist. 

Pre-implantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) involves the testing of pre-implantation stage embryos or oocytes for genetic defects. PGD is done for couples whose potential offspring are at risk of severe Mendelian disorders, structural chromosome abnormalities or mitochondrial disorders. Besides Down Syndrome, many other common as well as rare diseases can also be diagnosed in this fashion, such as serious  lung disease Cystic fibrosis, neurological diseases such as spinal muscular atrophy, and Duchenne’s muscular dystrophy and blood diseases such as hemophilia, Sickle cell disease and thalassemia. PGD is especially helpful when one or both genetic parents has a known genetic abnormality.

IVF is required to obtain embryos for PGD. During IVF, PGD is performed before embryo transfer to select eggs without a known or suspected gene problem to remove the possibility of the genetic disorder. Assisted hatching is done after eggs are retrieved and fertilized in the laboratory. 

There is also some evidence to suggest that PGS testing reduces miscarriages. It is particularly important in case of women of older than 35 years of age.  Moreover, screening embryos with PGS and transferring only the ones that are chromosomally normal can increase IVF success rates.

According to the advice of the best gynaecologist in Chandigarh PGD is safe; most of the risks are similar to those for conventional IVF. Occasionally, mild reactions such as hot flushes, feeling down or irritable, headaches and restlessness may occur. These symptoms usually disappear after a short time.

Relationship between Diet/Lifestyle/Stress and Male Infertility

According to medical specialists, about 10 – 15 % of couples in India are said to have infertility. Infertility is not just a women’s problem. Men can infertile too.

In our daily practice we can seen that there is a drastic change in daily routine of people. They are stressed and have poor lifestyle habits in comparison to the past century. So they become more susceptible to different health problems. Infertility is also amongst these. In case of men, infertility issue is related to a variety of risk factors like medical issues, lifestyle expectancy, sperm count, production of sperm, hormonal imbalance etc.

There is a direct link between the environment, socio economic factors and male infertility. Poor eating habits contribute to this infertility problem.

Here are a few points for regarding male fertility:

Waist circumference: By waist circumference we are talking about obesity. Higher the waist circumference, more will be obesity and lower will be the semen volume and sperm concentration. So, one should achieve a healthy weight with normal waist circumference.

Diabetes Mellitus Type 2: Diabetes does not directly affect male fertility or causes sperm  immobility but it can lead to poor sperm quality. Again, one of the main factors contributing to DM Type 2 is obesity and poor lifestyle.

Stress: Stress is the prominent part of any society and infertility is itself stressful due various factors like social pressure, testing, diagnosis, treatment etc. By following a regular counselling sessions from their psychologist one can recover from this. Lower levels of psychological stress and anxiety can help in the restoration of semen quality.

Dietary pattern and Habits:  Several observational studies have proved a strong connection between male fertility and dietary habits. Diets rich in red meat, saturated fats, trans fats, alcohol, cigarette smoking, caffeine, late night screening, too much of sauna,  together make a negative influence on chance of their partner’s pregnancy or their fertility.

A good intake of antioxidants, low fat dairy, lean meats, fruits and vegetable, seeds and nut proves good. In short a healthy balanced meal and good lifestyle leads to increase in good sperm quality or semen volume. Regular physical activity whether in the form of any sport or exercise proves beneficial as it will keep the person fit, i.e., keep their body weight within normal BMI range, good hormones’ will release which will help them to lower their anxiety level and many more benefits are there.

So, the conclusion is this that correction of inappropriate lifestyles can improve sperm quality and semen volume. Attention to proper diet, reduction of obesity and control of underlying diseases will lead improvement in fertility potential.

“NEVER GIVE UP ON A DREAM JUST BECAUSE OF THE TIME IT WILL TAKE TO ACCOMPLISH IT.”

Connection Between Diet and Infertility

Diet has a significant impact on both male and female reproductive organs.  Poor dietary habits, lifestyle, late night parties, binge eating, more screen time, obesity, overweight, underweight etc all these together leads to infertility and hormonal imbalance in both men and women.

In our today’s daily practice we have found couples struggling with infertility due to all the above said factors. Obesity, PCOD/PCOS, hormonal imbalance are directly connected with infertility.

By doing some changes in one’s daily routines and adopting healthy habits one can achieve the dream of being a parent.

As we all know, a healthy pregnancy leads to a healthy child. So a diet rich in all the nutrients and environment free of chemicals like cosmetics, fresheners, keratins etc. Can improve ovulation, fertility and offer an excellent start to pregnancy.

Here are a few recommendations for both men and women which can help to increase their fertility.

• Eat food from all the food groups including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low fat dairy, unsaturated  healthy fats, plant protein and lean animal proteins.

• Cut down the trans fat intake and saturated fats also. All these can cause insulin sensitivity or resistance. Or fat accumulation in the body. Switch to more of unsaturated fats like vegetable oils, olive oil, nuts etc.

• Consume seeds daily like sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, flax and sesame as all these together help in improving the sperm quality in men.

• Try to replace meat protein with vegetable protein (as animals  are often raised at unsanitary farms and given pesticides or chemical loaded feed).

• Try to start using more of the organic products as much as possible. Or wash the food properly before using them .

• Drink plenty of water and cut off refined sugars or sugar based beverages.

• Choose carbohydrates wisely or food that is rich in fibre and slowly digested. As these kinds of foods have low glycemic index and they help to control your blood sugar and insulin levels.

• Choose more of the natural products. Limit the use of chemicals. 

• Quit smoking and reduce alcohol intake. Chronic smoking and drinking alcohol is associated with reduced sperm concentration, volume and motility.

• Limit the use of ready to cook foods. As these are loaded with preservatives, genetically modified foods or ingredients whose regular use can cause hormonal imbalance.

• If you use a microwave then use glass containers for heating as plastic materials will release toxic compounds.

• Monitor for healthy weight as obesity or being overweight is the main culprit for infertility.

A balanced wholesome diet is most important for infertility in both men and women. Only a positive mind and a positive approach will give you a kick start for a healthy life. Your body will become what you eat. So eat better, not less. A fertile bedrock will develop as a result of these changes.

Before starting any medicine or diet plan consult your doctors and dietician as all diets are not perfect for everyone. Each body needs their own changes and has their own requirements.

Amidst Covid19 Stay Positive in Pregnancy

The tiny microbe Corona has turned life upside down for the whole world; especially the health care sector. Pregnant patients are always a big concern because two young lives are involved. A new disease with barely known outcomes/varied presentations & unpredictable course has added on to the fears of the pregnant woman, her family & the doctors. Taking clues from other related respiratory viral diseases, we can just extrapolate the outcomes. Fortunately in India, the severity of disease has not been as bad as in the west, may be our early & extended lockdown has helped. Sufficient to say: most important factors are to practice good hygiene & social distancing which has been emphasized time and again. Lot of warm liquids, fresh high protein food, deep breathing exercises and positive thinking would help. Reading & listening to contradictory & negative reports is counter -productive. Instead of reading about Corona, read some positive books, listen to soothing music, and indulge in exercises at home. Do cooking, stitching, painting, gardening etc. whatever you enjoy. Physical activity, good diet & good thoughts improve immunity. Because of changes in immunity: Pregnancy falls into High Risk category so we need to be extra-careful. 

One very important word of caution: Ease of lockdown doesn’t mean that Corona risk has reduced: we rather have to me more cautious now

·    No baby showers

·    No shopping

·    No visits to parlors.

Let each one do what each one is trained for / expected to do. Motherhood is to be enjoyed so stay happy, positive & follow your doctor’s advice. Stay safe, stay strong, stay blessed. Contact Jindal IVF for your inquiry.   

Yoga and Infertility

 Although the new pandemic of coronavirus has temporarily covered the whole world, as it subsides, the old problem of infertility is rearing its head once again. Current statistics indicate that 1 out of every 6 couples in India is infertile and that the rate of infertility is increasing over time. A lot of infertility treatments are available – but before going in for treatment, any infertile couple has to consider additional measures to boost fertility.

If one briefly surveys the causes of infertility, one might find reasons like obesity, stress, tension and lack of time and physical exercise. It is a fact that disease – like infertility – may be caused not only by physical factors but also by mental and spiritual distress. Health is defined as a state of complete physical, mental and spiritual well-being and lack of any one of these factors may manifest in a physical form. Treatment of these causes may break the chain that leads to infertility and potentially avoid infertility treatments.

Yoga is an ancient Indian system aimed at keeping one’s body, mind and soul healthy and fit. In today’s stressful world the practice of yoga is ideally suited towards restoring the balance of one’s life and making oneself physically and mentally fit. The practice of yoga comprises physical and breathing exercises – also called as pranayama – and meditation. It is a complete amalgamation of these three elements which transform one’s body, mind and soul and allows one to reach a state of complete bliss.

As a word of caution, one should be careful not to get seduced by unscrupulous or improperly trained persons. As is the case with all disciplines, yoga has to be learnt from a competent teacher or Guru. Also important is to remain focused and patient and keep working regularly and honestly.

The practice of yoga and regular exercise helps in reducing some cases of infertility and avoiding costly infertility treatments. So, start now or you want any tips contact- Jindal IVF

Role of Genetics in Male and Female Infertility

Reproduction in any species,is a highly complicated process. It involves co-ordination at several different steps. All of these processes are tightly regulated by a number of genes and thereby require the proper functioning of these genes.

Gene is a unit of DNA, present in every human, which is important for the transfer of hereditary traits to children. Abnormality in any of these may lead to various problems including infertility.

Infertility is the inability to achieve pregnancy (technically within 1 year of marriage), assuming regular intercourse between the couple. Childlessness is a serious issue, carrying major negative psychological impact on couples, and social stigma, especially in a developing countries like ours.

The basis of infertility is also varied and involves a complex interplay of several gene products. It has been estimated that nearly 30% of infertility cases are due to genetic defects.

Genetic disease means any abnormality in one’s genetic make up – involving genes or chromosomes (a group of genes). There can be many types of chromosomal abnormalities like a missing piece of a chromosome (deletion), change in the gene’s DNA sequence (mutation), change in the total number of chromosomes (aneuploidy) etc.

Even if pregnancy does happen, chromosomally abnormal embryos often lead to miscarriages or to the birth of babies with physical or mental abnormalities.

Presently only a few genetic abnormalities are considered to be associated with infertility, but in this era of complete human genome mapping, personalized medicine is rapidly coming to the forefront.

While discussing all the genetic diseases here would be futile, let us focus on the most important ones.

MALE INFERTILITY

Chromosomal abnormalities are detected in up to 20% of infertile men with severe semen defects like azoospermia, and severe oligozoospermia. Some of the common genetic defects that causes male infertility are:-

Klinefelter Syndrome  – 47,XXY(normal male is 46 XY) i.e. presence of an extra X chromosome in a male. It is the most common chromosomal aberration detected in up to 14% of infertile patients with azoospermia.

Klinefelter patients show multiple other features like a tall male with less body hair, weak muscles, learning and behavioral problems. There is high risk of chromosomal abnormalities in their children, even if these men manage to father one.

47,XYY Syndrome -This syndrome is rare, but is more common among infertile males. These men with the 47,XYY karyotype (i.e.an extra y chromosome)are otherwise healthy but semen analyses is usually abnormal.

Structural Chromosomal Abnormalities – This  include deletions, duplications, translocations and inversions. Overall, these occur in nearly 5% in infertile men. Apart from infertility, wives of these males are prone to abortions too.

Y Chromosome Microdeletions -This is an important microdeletion associated with male infertility. It involves abnormalities in the Y chromosome, and as this chromosome is present only in males, this problem affects the males exclusively. AZFc type of deletions are found more commonly in India. This type of genetic abnormality can be passed from father to son, making it particularly important to be ruled out prior to planning conception.

Testicular Disorder of Sex Development (DSD)  – The DSD (46,XX male syndrome) is a rare disease. 46,XX males with testicular DSD have normal male genitalia, but develop abnormal sperm formation over time and even testicular shrinking.

CBAVD – The most common single-gene disorder is congenital bilateral aplasia of the vas deferens (CBAVD) i.e. the absence of the tube carrying sperms out of the testes. This leads to complete absence of sperms in the semen(azoospermia). Complete mutation this gene results in classical cystic fibrosis syndrome, including multiple other clinical symptoms and male infertility.

FEMALE INFERTILITY

Multiple genes are involved in formation of hormones determining sequence of formation of the reproductive organs during the course development of a female body. Any defect in the interplay of these hormones leads to the abnormality in the development of the female organs like the uterus, fallopian tubes or the ovaries-a finding not so uncommon in the setting of female infertility. Premature ovarian failure(early menopause)is also quite routinely seen in this population.

Primary Ovarian Failure (POF)
Ovaries release the female hormones, responsible for the maintenance of female characters. Primary ovarian failure is the failure of the ovaries to function. So the woman presents with early menopause(stopping of monthly periods)and infertility. Several genes maybe associated with this disease.

47,XXX  – Also known as trisomy X , is one of most common causes of premature ovarian failure.

Down syndrome – Down syndrome is usually associated with advanced age of the mother and is one the commonest genetic disorders. It is caused by the presence of an extra chromosome (three instead of two) in position 21. It is also referred to as trisomy 21.

Turner syndrome – Also known as monosomy X or 45,XO.These woman have abnormalities of the skeletal system(bones),heart,short height and non functional ovaries.The milder forms of his syndrome(mosaics)often present with infertility.

Fragile X syndrome  – This a disorder characterized mainly by mental retardation and facial abnormalities. Infertility is common and at times runs in families so females having sisters or other family members suffering from infertility should get themselves tested at an infertility clinic at the earliest.

Galactosemia – This is a metabolic disorder related to improper utilisation of a sugar in the body. It has a strong genetic basis. Genetic counselling and medical intervention is very useful in families with this disease..

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome(PCOS) – PCOS is a highly complex hormonal condition that affects 8-10% of women of the reproductive age group. PCOS is marked by excess of male hormones in the female and abnormality of sugar control, leading to multiple problems like irregular periods, weight gain, excessive hair growth, skin changes etc.

A large number of these women suffer from infertility as the egg release from the ovary(ovulation) is often defective. Early and persistent treatment with an infertility specialist leads to successful child bearing in a large majority of these patients. Multiple genes governing the sugar control and sex hormone regulation are involved.

Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome (AIS) – It is a very peculiar condition where when a person who is genetically male (who has one X and one Y chromosome) is resistant to male hormones and as a result, looks completely like a female externally.This “she” can never conceive. AIS is caused by genetic defects on the y chromosome.

Genetics of Infertility Common to Both Sexes:

Cystic fibrosis – Patients with CF suffer from systemic disorders in multiple organ disorders, including infertility. In males, there may often be the absence of the Vas(the tube transporting sperms from testis) and various semen abnormalities. This gene is expressed in various female reproductive organs like the cervix, oviduct, ovary, and uterus and it leads to menstrual irregularities and anovulation(lack of egg liberation from ovary).

Kallmann Syndrome (KS) – It is a genetic disorder that results from abnormal release of reproductive hormones from the brain. This leads to the absence of sexual maturity(puberty) or delayed appearance of beards and moustaches, even sexual issues. It also maybe associated with the absence of the sense of smell. Most of these men/women are infertile and need long term hormonal supplements.

Robertsonian Translocations – These are typical chromosomal abnormalities that may present with reproductive dysfunction, such as oligospermia (low sperm count) in males and miscarriages and infertility in females.

Infertility is a complex problem, identification of a single causative gene is usually not possible. But now there are multiple, more advanced tests in addition to the routinely done karyotyping, like fluorescence in situ hybridization(FISH) and comparative genomic hybridisation(CGH), available to identify chromosomal abnormalities.

Once the defect is identified, couples may benefit from the technology of pre-implantation genetic testing(PGT) in conjunction with in vitro fertilization (IVF). This, in simple words, involves, taking out the egg from female partner and sperm from male-forming the embryo in the laboratory and then testing all the embryos so made for the genetic abnormality suspected.

The abnormal, diseased embryos are discarded and only the “normal” embryos are then employed to attain pregnancy. This procedure gives the couple a unique opportunity to use advanced technology to select only the normal embryos and not leave anything to chance. The baby arising from this intervention almost ensures the freedom from the genetic disease in question.

Although a couple may otherwise have no fertility problems, but IVF and PGT together can still be given a serious thought to spare the affected couple from heartache in form of an abnormal baby in cases where there is a known genetic family history.

Even in some cases of recurrent abortion, this ploy may work-these couples may not have infertility, but all pregnancies end up in abortions. All blood tests turn out to be normal in these cases.

Many of these cases turn out to be of genetic origin on advanced testing. IVF with PGT can attempt to provide a live child to such a couple. Even in couples with late marriage at an older age, where the risk of chromosomally abnormal babies increases(especially if the woman is over 37-38 year old), this technology can be used to ensure the removal of all the defective embryos.

All the babies arising from these procedures are completely normal with no long term detrimental effects, either physically or mentally. This is an excellent option to eradicate a genetic disease running in families and ensure healthy subsequent off springs.

Jindal IVF clinic prides itself as being the only clinic in the region offering all these services under one roof, right from infertility treatment to in house genetic counselling, testing and feto maternal specialists. All advanced genetic testings, including PGT are being carried out in the clinic.

For any query related to infertility & infertility treatments , contact IVF Jindal at 01724911000, 9779030507 or request a call back here

How Test Tube Babies are Born at Test Tube Baby Centre?

In-Vitro Fertilization is a blessing for couples who are unable to conceive. Issues with the fallopian tubes, sperm mobility, and ovulation problems are some of the many reasons why this could be happening. With the evolution of test tube baby technique which was introduced some 30 years ago, many couples have benefited so far.

Test Tube Baby Process

The process requires extreme medical expertise of the doctors at the Test Tube Baby Hospital. The male sperm is made to fertilize the female eggs artificially in a controlled environment. This process can take around a month at the certified test tube baby clinics.
Procedure

So, let’s take a look at the procedural details that are involved in the process.

• It starts with the woman being injected with drugs that would suppress her normal menstrual cycle. This is done for 7-10 days.
• Since one egg would not be sufficient for the process, superovulation is used where multiple eggs are produced in the women using various fertility drugs when her follicle size is suitable for ovulation.
• When the eggs reach 18mm in size, they are extracted out through vagina using the process of needle aspiration.
• The male semen is collected and the sperms are extracted to have them fertilize with the eggs in the controlled environment in the test tube baby hospital.
• The doctors then select the best embryo, (which can be more than one to increase the success rate) to be transferred to the womb through a small catheter which is inserted through the vagina.

IVF is a safe method for producing healthy babies for couples who are unable to do so naturally. Visit our hospital or contact us today to know more about the procedural details involved with the process.

Top 10 Ways to Ensure High Success Rates For IVF

The IVF process is both an expensive and stressful process for a lot of people, however, tips and hints of what to do prior to entering an IVF center in Chandigarh can make a huge difference.

The thing is, when you apply the tips we are share in this article, we’re going to double the success rate for you.

Step 1 – Detox

Whenever you visit any hospital, certain tests are advised to assess the exact treatment required.
When you detox, you are bringing your body back to its natural state. You are removing toxins that have been built up in your body which can impact the test negatively.

So just relax and indulge in activities you like e.g. jogging, singing or dancing.

Step 2 – Nutrition

The detox shouldn’t take very long. But it should lead into a diet that can boost your success rate. Balanced diet helps in producing good quality eggs and sperms during treatment.

Step 3 – Acupuncture

Some specialists proclaim this by reducing stress, enhance ovarian functions along with increasing the blood supply in reproductive organs.

Step 4 – Having Sex

Many IVF treatment clinics may not recommend this, we certainly recommend. In many cases when the IVF journey begins, sex goes out the window. But sex is a feel-good factor for parents. It can help in relieving stress amongst other things.

Step 5 – Things the Women Should Do

This step is focusing more on what the ladies should do and that is taking a good quality multi-vitamin. For the best results, a vitamin that contains all the following is best: Vitamins, A, B, C complex, and E, magnesium, zinc, selenium, iron, and finally Co-enzyme Q10. Furthermore having pills or foods with high amounts of Folic acid will help in preventing neural tube defects.

Step 6 – Plan For The Wait

After your transfer, you are spending a lot of time waiting. Two weeks of waiting for the implantation to happen in fact. In this particular step it’s important to plan, but also approach this two week period in a different light.

Medically speaking, it doesn’t make a difference how you feel during those two weeks, stressed or positive. But common sense would say that stress certainly doesn’t help things at all. So do yourself a favor and plan out the next two weeks and make the best of them by joining some relaxed hobby like knitting or painting or pottery making.

Step 7 – Things The Men Should Do

For men it’s pretty simple, stay cool. Things like hot baths, steam rooms, Jacuzzis, and long distant cycling have all been linked to lowering sperm quality. So refrain from this. Furthermore, men should be drinking at least 2 liters of water a day. Dehydration is a known culprit for dampening sperm quality.

As for vitamins, ideally speak to a qualified nutritionals about an ideal multi-vitamin to take. Also make sure that if you’re on medication, you check with your doctor first before taking any multi-vitamins.

Step 8 – Exercise

The ideal body mass index for a woman should be between 20 and 25. Anything higher than that will have an effect on hormone levels. Also note that when you start the IVF cycle you want to avoid strenuous exercises such as Pilates and pushups..

Step 9 – Talking To One Another

Guys sometimes have difficulties conveying their feelings at times, but they can feel how much you feel as well. During this step you want to make sure you spend time talking about this. For men, a lot of times it takes men to process everything that’s going on and that’s alright. The idea here is to let them be and talk it out later.

This is simply how guys are by nature so don’t think of it as them being uncaring or distant. They care. Deeply.

Step 10 – Avoid Smoking & Alcohol

The last step is a given, but it’s still an important one to note as well. Any kind of smoking at all can put a damper on the quality of both sperms and eggs. Furthermore drinking in excess can lead to lower quality sperm as well. Studies have shown lower pregnancy rates in couples when the man drinks over 10 units per week.

How to Know if You are Infertile

Infertility is a condition that is devastating for couples who figure it out eventually that one of them is infertile. As for the reasons of infertility they can be numerous. For women, generally, infertility issues only increase with age.

But the only way to find out for certain is by visiting a Infertility treatment center even if you have not tried actively for fertility so far.

That being said, there are some common signs and symptoms out of simply aging that you can do at home to check.

Lack Or Painful Periods

For women in particular periods are part of living when not pregnant. The average woman’s cycle overall is 28 days. Some times it’s longer, but concern rises when a woman is unable to tell when her next period might arrive. Furthermore when they do arrive if they experience any kind of pain like cramps or even if they haven’t gone through a period in months, that is some cause for concern.

In those kinds of situations you may want to check with one of the infertility specialist Chandigarh clinics.

Pain

For both men and women, pain in lower abdomen is another sign of infertility. When it comes to women, pain tends to stem from the act of sex itself. Many women experience painful sex their entire lives and think that it’s normal, when in reality it’s not. Pain during sex for women could mean a number of things from hormone issues to perhaps issues that can contribute to infertility.

For men, the pain is not actually from sex but more from pain from the testicles. Furthermore any kind of swelling as well in that area could be something that contributes to infertility too.

Again, the best way to be absolutely certain of this is to go to an infertility clinic Chandigarh and conduct some fertility tests to see.

Erections & Ejaculations

The last sign is for the men only and that is problems getting an erection and even ejaculating too. With erections, the ability to get an erection and maintain it stems from his hormone levels. Any sign of reduction in hormone levels could be a sign he is having fertility issues.

Conclusion

Infertility is a troubling thing and there is a moderate chance of it coming up. Overall, female infertility is to blame 40% of the time while for men it ranges to 30 to 40. Combining the two, fertility issues come up around 20 to 30% of the time.

But not all hope is lost if you are diagnosed with infertility or you are worried you are infertile. With the medical field continuing to grow and make advancements there are other ways to conceive now more than every before. Take some time to check in with a Infertility specialist Chandigarh clinic and discuss your options.

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Depth Understanding Of Female Infertility

Whether you are planning to have kids now, soon, or later down the road, it’s not a bad idea to go through a female fertility test now.

Even though men are just as responsible for infertility, doesn’t mean infertility in women is any less important. In fact female infertility is the overall issue in a third of infertility cases. So it’s important that we take a look at the female fertility cycle and know some signs before doing a female fertility test.

One of the most common ones for testing is not being able to get pregnant after a year of unprotected sex. That being said, there are faster methods to finding infertility in women.

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