Dr Sonu Balhara

Egg freezing, also known as oocyte cryopreservation, offers women the opportunity to preserve their fertility and extend their reproductive ability, thus enabling them to experience the joy of motherhood. Overall, egg freezing offers women the opportunity to experience the joy of motherhood on their own terms, providing them with reproductive autonomy, flexibility, and peace of …

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Surgical Intervention:Laparoscopic or hysteroscopic surgery to repair the Fallopian tubes Tubal Surgery (Salpingostomy or Tuboplasty): In some cases surgery can be done to open the tubes but the success of the surgery depends on the extent of the damage, cause of the blockage and the part of the tube which had been damaged. This may …

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Ovulation is the release of an egg from a woman’s ovary and is important for getting pregnant. Ovulation happens spontaneously about 36-40 hours after blood levels of a hormone luteinizing hormone (LH) rise which is called the LH surge. Once released from the ovary, the egg is picked up by the fimbria of the fallopian …

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Recurrent pregnancy loss is a condition when a woman has 2 or more clinical pregnancy losses (miscarriages) before the pregnancies reach 20 weeks. Common causes of RPL There can be multiple reasons for recurrent pregnancy loss Genetic/ Chromosomal abnormalities Are the most common cause of early pregnancy loss. Chromosomal issues in either partner can lead …

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Air pollution has gathered much attention in the recent times. Its adverse effects on respiratory and cardiovascular systems is well known, andrecent studies indicate that it can disrupt the reproductive processes and contribute to infertility in both men and women. Effects on the reproductive health of Females: Reduced ovarian function: Exposure to air pollution, particularly …

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Body Mass Index (BMI)/weight can have an impact on fertility in both men and women. Let us discuss the relationship for each gender separately: Women: Low BMI: Women with a low BMI (typically below 18.5) may experience irregular or absent menstrual cycles, which can affect ovulation and decrease fertility. Low BMI is associated with hormonal …

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Medications alone are not typically effective in opening completely blocked fallopian tubes. However, if the blockage is due to inflammation or a mild obstruction, medication may be prescribed to address the underlying condition and potentially improve the chances of natural conception. For example, if the blockage is caused by pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) or an …

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Third-party reproduction is when individuals or couples use the gametes (sperm or eggs) or embryos of a third party, (donor) to achieve pregnancy. It involves the assistance of a male or female donor or a surrogate mother. The key aspects of third-party reproduction are 1. Donor Sperm: In couples where a male partner has no sperms …

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