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Asthenozoospermia ( or Asthenospermia) means suboptimal sperm motility. Motility is the ability of the sperm to move forward swiftly and in a straight manner. In other words, it also decreases the chances of sperm fertilizing the egg in the female reproductive tract. Table of Content Diagnosis Causes Treatment How is Asthenozoospermia and infertility related? FAQs It is accompanied by oligospermia

Oligospermia and Azoospermia are medical conditions that can cause infertility in men. Oligospermia refers to having a significant measure of sperm seen in your semen; this amount is lesser than the actual numbers. On the other hand, Azoospermia refers to no sperm in your semen. A sperm count of or above 15 million sperm/ml is normal. But if your sperm

What is a Bulky Uterus? A bulky uterus is regarded as the general term for an enlarged-shaped uterus. The uterus turns bulky because it grows during the period of pregnancy. In some non-pregnant conditions, the uterus grows due to musculature, its endometrial glands and even through its connective tissue. It is observed that the normal measurement of a non-pregnant uterus

Fallopian tubes are two tubular structures originating from the upper part of the uterus. A healthy fallopian tube is 10–13 cm long and is a curly organ. It is equipped with Celia and muscles which allow contraction and relaxation of the tubular wall, thus permitting the movements of the egg and the sperm so that they can meet inside the

The endometrium is the bed of the uterine cavity. It is soft and like a cushion. It is the essential part of the uterus because it is here that the embryo implants, is nurtured and grows to be born after 9 months ultimately. The endometrium develops over 3 weeks of the month until a week after ovulation. If it receives

IUI is a fertility-enhancing procedure. In this procedure, the semen sample is processed in the andrology lab in order to procure motile and healthy sperm. After processing, the washed semen sample is gently introduced with the help of an IUI catheter into the uterus. The procedure is done just as the woman shows signs of ovulation.A blood pregnancy test is

In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a procedure that fertilises eggs with sperm to create embryos in the laboratory. The embryos are then transferred to the uterus, where they implant and grow into a foetus. IVF is performed when conception is not possible or difficult normally due to certain medical-surgical, or hormonal conditions. The steps involved during a cycle of IVF

IUI is indicated in disorders like anovulation, PCOS and mild endometriosis in the presence of patent tubes, whereas IVF is advised in case of damage, blockage or infection of the tubes, pelvic adhesions, severe endometriosis, male factor infertility, in case of advanced maternal age and low AMH  to name a few. Read our complete guide on the difference between IUI

Choosing a fertility clinic can sometimes be a challenging an experience as clinics will offer various technologies. Several clinics will claim to be the best in the field. At the end of the day,  patients might not always experience what they were promised. This can lead to disappointment and frustration. However, going through fertility treatment can be a pleasant experience