Ovarian follicles are small sacs filled with fluid & and developing eggs that are found inside a woman’s ovaries. They secrete hormones that influence various stages of the menstrual cycle. At the time of puberty, women have approximately 200,000 to 300,000 eggs, each with the potential to ovulate.There is one egg or oocyte per follicle. In a normal menstrual cycle, one follicle will grow…

The discussion around infertility is not easy. Many factors may cause infertility. These may vary from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) to Endometriosis to pelvic infections. One question that people still ask regarding masturbation is, “Does masturbation cause infertility in women?” Let’s discuss this here.  Myths Surrounding Masturbation And Female Infertility There are some myths surrounding female masturbation. Some of the…

Nutrition plays an important role in fertility enhancement. Reproductive health has mostly always been discussed regarding women, but men’s fertility plays as much of a role. Here you can learn more about how nutrition and the foods we eat can affect male fertility and increase sperm count. What is Sperm? Sperm is a male reproductive cell that fertilises the female…

Many questions and myths surround the topic of masturbation and whether it affects the body. Most of them are not true, misconceptions are plenty, and facts are a few. This article will clear many doubts. There is no scientific study conducted or medical proof that excessive masturbation has any link to Azoospermia or infertility in men in general. Some doctors…

Teratozoospermia (also called Teratospermia) is the production of morphologically abnormal sperm, which are often functionally deficient. According to WHO 2010, criteria when more than 96% of the sperms produced have morphological defects of the head, midpiece, or tail, then it is considered a case of teratozoospermia. If at least 4% of the sperm are morphologically normal, then the male is…

Significant innovations and advances in Assisted Reproductive have been made with the intention of improving success rates which range from 10% to 70% depending on the indications for IVF. Worldwide, more than 9 million babies have been born with the aid of IVF, and other advanced fertility treatments and success rates continue to improve. This blog will delve into the…

A semen analysis will let us know about the health of the sperm. The volume, count, motility, and morphology are a few important factors that are evaluated. Sperm health can be affected by different problems, thereby affecting men’s fertility potential. Some of the signs that may indicate unhealthy sperm include decreased sperm motility, the sperm count and abnormal morphology. Read more…

Embryo grading helps fertility specialists to evaluate the quality of embryos so that the best embryo(s) is/are transferred. They rely on this tool for desirable outcomes. Embryos are checked and ranked based on visual criteria with the help of a high-powered microscope. Through microscopic examination, embryos are categorized as ‘good’, ‘average’ or ‘poor’ quality based on certain criteria such as…

Adenomyosis is the presence of endometrial glands within the musculature of the uterus. Adenomyotic areas are not enclosed by a fibrous capsule. Adenomyosis may be diffuse or may be localised. Adenomyosis is frequently found together with other uterine issues like endometriosis. Read on to know more about Adenomyosis vs. Uterine Fibroids. Table of Content Adenomyosis vs. Uterine Fibroids: Are they…