GarbhaGudi IVF Centre

  “Motherhood, an amazing emotion,” but then it is at times hard and other times incredible.  Sooner or later, every woman‘s desire is to experience this prodigious feeling.  It is, however, not easy for all women to sustain that tiny life within her due to a number of reasons leading to infertility.  While the list is vast, one of the most common causes of infertility is blocked fallopian tubes. Correlation between blocked fallopian tubes and infertility As one is well aware, fallopian tubes are reproductive organs in females that connect the ovaries to the uterus.  These tubes play an important role in conception as it is here that the fertilization takes place.  It is the fallopian tubes that carry eggs from the ovary to the uterus.  Therefore, any abnormality of these tubes could cause  infertility  as it becomes impossible for the  sperm  to unite with the egg.  Blocked fallopian tubes make it difficult for the passage of ...

  IUI or Intrauterine Insemination is a form of fertility treatment where the male partner’s semen sample is “washed”, concentrated and then placed directly into the uterus. This puts the sperms in the semen sample closer to the egg, which would have reached the fallopian tube, thereby facilitating fertilization. Couples who are facing an issue of   infertility   can opt for Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) to attain parenthood. The objective of IUI is to increase the chances of becoming pregnant. This is possible if the   sperm   fertilizes the egg and if the fertilized egg implants properly in the uterus.   IUI   is commonly known as ‘donor insemination’ or ‘artificial insemination’. It is minimally invasive and an affordable form of fertility treatment. Who can take IUI treatment or when is IUI treatment suggested? There are various reasons where a couple may be advised IUI, to attain the joy of parenthood. IUI is recommended in the following situati...

Ovulation Disorders and infertility Ovulatory disorder is one of the leading causes of   infertility   in women and can occur when ovulation is disrupted or absent. Such women experience irregular or absent periods. The foremost common causes of ovulatory problems is related to hormone imbalance within the body. There are several causes of ovulation disorders. Some are caused by  hormonal  problems when the pituitary gland in the brain doesn’t release the proper hormones. It could also be due to an imbalance in the hormone levels due to stress, diet, exercise, radiation, or a condition called polycystic ovarian syndrome ( PCOS ) which cause eggs to be released at irregular intervals or totally stop releasing eggs. Other ovulation disorders may be caused by issues with the ovaries. For example, some women are born with no ovaries or have ovaries that fail prematurely (premature ovarian failure). Others have ovaries that are immune to the consequences of hormones and t...

Premature Ovarian Failure or Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (POF OR POI) is early menopause or premature ovarian insufficiency. The period between puberty and menopause is the reproductive period in a woman. In a woman, if the ovaries stop producing eggs early before the age 40 and there are subsequently no periods, this is called premature ovarian failure or primary ovarian insufficiency. Symptoms of POF or POI: Women who have POF may experience some symptom on the brink of that of menopause like Hot flashes Irregular or no periods (which might be present for years or develop after a pregnancy or after stopping birth control pills) Vaginal dryness Dry eyes Night sweats Irritability or difficulty in concentrating Difficulty in getting pregnant Decreased sexual desire. POF or POI may occur abruptly over 1 to 2 months or gradually repeat over several times in a year. Another sign of POF is higher levels of FSH (Follicle Stimulating  Hormone ) or estrogen levels. Causes: POF or POI may...

There is really no feeling like the feeling of being a “Mother.” Being one however is not easy for all women. For some women facing infertility problems, becoming pregnant comes with its own challenges and struggles. While one might be aware of the most common causes, there are a few which need to be looked into with a deeper insight as well. One such factor is endocrine disorders.   Endocrine disorders , specifically  hyperthyroidism , is one of the causes, which could be causing infertility. How does hyperthyroidism cause infertility? The thyroid gland plays a significant role in reproduction. Hyperthyroidism is a condition where the thyroid gland produces an excessive amount of thyroxine, a hormone, which can impair fertility. This interferes with the process of ovulation. There are several other factors associated with hyperthyroidism, which could cause  infertility in women .   A few of those are:  Irregular menstrual cycle (cycle that could be shorter or l...