SEMEN HYPER VISCOSITY (SHV) The prevalence of semen hyperviscosity (SHV) is estimated to be between 12-29% and can lead to male factor infertility both in vivo and in vitro. Semen is composed of fluids secreted by the male accessory glands, which contain proteins essential to the coagulation and liquefaction of semen. Hypofunction of the prostate or seminal vesicles causes abnormal viscosity of se ...

What are the types of tubal blockage? Tubal block may be one sided or both sided. It may involve only a particular part of a tube or multiple parts of a tube. The site of the block may be the cornu, the fimbria or the middle portion. Hydrosalpinx, is a thing that you must know. In this condition, the tube is blocked but the mid-portion is dilated and contains some fluid (often infected). This tu ...

Her Risks There are certain things that apply only to women. Any one of the following could cause problems with ovulation, hormones, or your reproductive organs: Endometriosis Fallopian tube disease Chronic disease like diabetes, lupus, arthritis, hypertension, or asthma Two or more miscarriages History of irregular periods Early menopause (before age 40) An abnormally shaped uterus Polyps in you ...

FROZEN EMBRYO THAWING AND TRANSFER (FET) The treatment to establish a pregnancy using frozen embryos has been called a frozen embryo transfer cycle or simply an FET cycle. The number of embryos recommended for transfer will be made in consultation with your physician. Most commonly it is one and sometimes two and rarely more. Some factors that influence their recommendation include: the age of t ...

Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is the unexplained death, usually during sleep, of a seemingly healthy baby less than a year old. SIDS is sometimes known as crib death because the infants often die in their cribs. Although the cause is unknown, it appears that SIDS may be associated with abnormalities in the portion of an infant's brain that controls breath ...

What Is an Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH Blood Test)? Anti-mullerian hormone (AMH) is a protein made by the cells that surround each egg AMH is produced the most during the small pre-antral stages AMH stops producing as follicles grow and nearly no AMH is produced once a follicle hits 8mm in size The more eggs a woman has, the higher her AMH level should be A simple blood test can determine a woman’ ...

Ectopic pregnancy This is when a fertilized egg implants outside the womb, usually in a fallopian tube. If it stays in there, complications can develop, such as the rupture of the fallopian tube. This pregnancy has no chance of continuing. Immediate surgery is needed and, sadly, the tube on that side will be lost. However, future pregnancy is possible with the other ovary and tube. Women receivi ...

Polycystic ovarian syndrome: Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a condition in which small follicles in the ovaries don't develop into the larger, mature follicles that release eggs. It's also characterized by hormone imbalances and unpredictable ovulation patterns. Possible symptoms: irregular periods, excessive hair growth, acne, and obesity. Possible solutions: Lifestyle modifications (lik ...