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…

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 fertilizes 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…