If you've had regular, unprotected sex for more than a year without conceiving (or six months if you're older than 35), see your doctor. About 65 percent of couples that get treatment for a fertility problem are eventually able to have a successful pregnancy, according to Resolve, the national infertility association. The success rates below are based on averages gathered from large groups of pat ...

Hysteroscopic Septum Resection A Uterine Septum Can Prevent Pregnancy. we often treat women with infertility caused by structural abnormalities of the uterus, ovaries or abdominal cavity. This means that the shape of the pelvic organs or growths within the uterine cavity can interfere with pregnancy. One of the more common uterine issues that fertility specialist Dr. R.Kavitha sees is uterine sept ...

Neural tube defects are birth defects of the brain, spine, or spinal cord. They happen in the first month of pregnancy, often before a woman even knows that she is pregnant. The two most common neural tube defects are spina bifida and anencephaly. In spina bifida, the fetal spinal column doesn't close completely. There is usually nerve damage that causes at least some paralysis of the legs. In ane ...

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 ...

How is an FET cycle done? Before starting an FET cycle, the physician needs to assess the uterine cavity using one of three tests: Hysterosalpingogram (HSG) – In which x-ray dye is injected into the uterus and the cavity is viewed with x-rays; Sonohysterogram (SonoHSG) – In which saline is injected into the uterus and the cavity is viewed with ultrasound; Hysteroscopy – In which a fiberoptic scop ...

What is Erectile Dysfunction? Erectile dysfunction (ED) can be classified as organic, psychogenic or mixed. Organic ED is due to physical defects and can be further sub-classified. Psychogenic ED is secondary to psychological factors that are thought to inhibit a man's ability to achieve an erection because of specific stressors. ED often has a mixed component of both organic and psychogenic etio ...

What is Threatened Abortion or Threatened Miscarriage? In the first 20 weeks of pregnancy, nearly 1/3rd of women experience bleeding from the vagina and most of them do complete the entire term of pregnancy. However, in some mothers, the vaginal bleeding could be accompanied by abdominal cramping and pain in the region. These could indicate the possibility of a miscarriage, needing a pre-emptive ...

Surgery for improving fertility Ovarian drilling A surgical procedure that may increase ovulation in PCOS. It is a minimally invasive procedure where an incision is made in the abdomen under a general anaesthetic and via the laparoscope small holes are drilled in the surface of the ovary. Following ovarian drilling, ovulation is often restored for up to 6-12 months. As surgery is a more intensive ...