Yoga increases blood flow to reproductive organs, improves endocrine function and hormonal balance and is also known to reduce discomfort associated with IVF treatment. For couples yearning to conceive, but unable to do so, it is NOT the end of the road. There are several Fertility Treatments and Assisted Reproductive Procedures, to help get pregnant. Using In Vitro Fertilization has become widely acceptable and common amongst infertile couples and the stigma is fast wearing...

  Fertility may have challenged us, but we are stronger for it. If a couple has tried to conceive for a year, with no success, it is probably because one of them is infertile. This could be a result of external conditions such as trauma to the reproductive organs or prolonged exposure to certain harsh chemicals. It could also be a medical condition. In these modern times there is no need to blindly pin the...

  IVF and IUI are oft heard of terms when it comes to Assisted Reproductive Technology, but they are not the only options. Lifestyle changes and environmental causes have led to an increased number of couples finding it hard to conceive. Accepting and understanding infertility is not easy. However, once you do, you will also realise that there is still hope. The advancements in Reproductive Medicine have made it possible to overcome infertility and have...

  Women with PCOS do not ovulate regularly, which complicates conception – making it next to impossible to do so without medical intervention ‘Irregular periods’ is a term casually looked at. Perhaps, we need to zoom in a little. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (also known as Polycystic Ovarian Disease/ PCOD) at young age could also be of concern in later life.   What is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)?   PCOS is a hormonal imbalance in women...