The following are general tests conducted for confirmation of pregnancy after in-vitro fertilization. Blood test Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is recommended for approximately two weeks of embryo transfer. This test conducted by taking blood or urine samples of the patient. But the blood test provides the most authentic result instead of conducting a urine test Read more about Testing For Pregnancy After In-Vitro Fertilization[…]
In the IVF cycle, several medications are used which belong to different categories to stimulate the cycle. But the dose and types of medication prescribed for any intended mother depends upon the selected treatment protocol by the IVF expert she had contacted. Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH Agonist) Hypothalamus a small region of the brain from where Read more about What are the medication used in IVF and how they work?[…]
Individual preference differs to start a family. However, it is important to obtain complete knowledge about the consequences of free choices. The appropriate information needs to provide women with the possible results of a choice to delay motherhood. In the current decade, women have the impression that the ticking of female biological clock can be Read more about What are the problems associated with delayed childbearing?[…]
You may surprise to know that flame retardants commonly obtain from household items are the culprit of the IVF success reduction rate. Organophosphate flame retardants are used on furniture, gym mats, and other household products. A research finding first indicated that organophosphate flame retardants interfere with the female reproductive outcome. The researcher of this study Read more about Do household flame retardant items reduce IVF success rate?[…]
“Cross-border reproductive care” is the primary perspective of the patient’s travels to receive fertility treatment. Since the last three decades, the popularity of assisted reproduction has been significantly enhanced. The outlook on life has changed. This not only modifies lifestyle, but increasing societal pressure, and awareness from readily available information are the factors responsible for Read more about Perspective of the patient-tourists on the reproductive tourism[…]
Finding of any abnormality after testing all the necessary biomarkers require for normal conceiving, which cannot be rectified by available treatment measures, then an expert OB-GYN (obstetrician-gynecologist) can refer an infertile female for proceeding with donor egg and/or surrogacy to build their family. But before starting the clinical procedure, a certain time requires to complete Read more about What are the preparations required for receiving egg donation?[…]
Genetic modification is the medical advancement, which requires mitochondrial replacement. Women who act as a carrier of mitochondrial diseases and have the risk to transmit the disease to their children need mitochondrial replacement treatment to avoid this transmission. It is necessary to mention that the outcome of mitochondrial diseases ranged from mild to fatal condition. Read more about Genetic modification promotes fertility tourism[…]
A High fiber diet is considered a certain disease preventive effect including colon cancer, diabetes, stroke, breast cancer. Many health associations including the American Heart Association, the Institute of Medicine have suggested that 20–35 g fiber intake in a day depending upon the calorie intake of an individual. Multiple physical and mental health-related factors can Read more about A High-fiber diet is no benefit for women who try to conceive[…]
The external physical changes during pregnancy are easily noticeable, which include a significantly huge tummy, morning sickness at the initial phase and swollen ankles at the late phase of gestation. Apart from these visible changes, some primary internal bodily functions and processing can also change during pregnancy. Metabolic changes The chances of metabolic Read more about Does pregnancy affect the mother’s immunity and metabolic effect?[…]
The decision making and conformity for IVF is a stressful challenge for the intended parents. The IVF cycle requires a huge support system to handle this stress level. However, the intended parents have to pass over a series of stressful situations before and during the initiation of the IVF cycle. Before you start your IVF Read more about Significance of support system requires to pursue IVF cycle?[…]