Shreya Kapoor, 35, began considering egg freezing when a heart to heart chat with a friend helped her realize she wasn’t ready to settle down and start a family yet. While doing her research for hospitals that offered egg freezing services near her, she came across Sitaram Bhartia Hospital in South Delhi and Dr. Priti…
What does an embryologist do? Embryologists receive specialized training in the fields of human embryology, reproductive endocrinology and genetics to handle sperms and eggs which are used to create embryos in the IVF process.“As embryologists, we mostly work behind the scenes and may not directly interact with our patients. We maintain our laboratory environment so…
Why is laparoscopy done for infertility? Laparoscopy for infertility is a procedure that can be done for either diagnostic or treatment purposes or for both. “Laparoscopy is considered the gold standard for diagnosing and correcting fertility problems, as not all pelvic problems may be visible through routine evaluations like ultrasounds,” explains Dr. Priti Arora Dhamija,…
Laparoscopy for Infertility: Procedure, Recovery & Pregnancy Oocyte retrieval also known as egg retrieval is the second step in the IVF process. It is usually done after you are given injections to stimulate the ovaries to produce multiple eggs instead of just one egg. Ovarian stimulation protocols may vary from woman to woman depending on…
Getting Pregnant with Blocked Fallopian Tubes: Diagnosis, Treatment & What to Do After several attempts at conceiving, Vineetha (29) and Dhanush Prabhu (30) were disappointed. Their gynecologist suspected tubal factor infertility upon running investigations and referred them to Dr. Priti Arora Dhamija, Gynecologist & Fertility Expert at Sitaram Bhartia Hospital in South Delhi. Having endured…
Alisha and Jai Verma were ecstatic when they learned they were going to have twins. “We were excited, and yes, we also thought we would be completing our family in one go!” recalls Alisha. “Little did we know how hard a twin pregnancy would be and the onslaught of changes it would bring.”
Frequent urine problems in females are common across all age groups. It could be brought upon by your lifestyle or by an ailment.
The placenta serves a very important role during pregnancy, as it helps in the exchange of gases (oxygen and carbon dioxide) and nutrients between the mother and the baby. Dr. Anita Sabherwal Anand, Obstetrician-Gynecologist with over 22 years of experience explains what you should keep in mind about a low lying placenta at 12 through…
Genital tuberculosis caused by the Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria in women is rampant across the country. According to an ICMR study, the prevalence of female genital tuberculosis (FGTB) increased from 19% in 2011 to 30% in 2015. “Most of the time, the bacteria remains latent in the body and flares up only when the immunity is…
Sonali Bhasin, 27, squealed and jumped in joy when she saw two pink lines on her pregnancy test. After months of trying to conceive, she was finally pregnant. Or was she? Shreds of doubt creeped into her mind and she decided to consult her gynecologist. “Based on Sonali’s last period and her positive pregnancy…