DNA fragmentation index

The sperm DNA fragmentation index (DFI) plays a crucial role in assessing the male infertility in prediction of outcomes in assissted reproductive technology (ART). DNA refers to deoxyribonucleic acid in all living organisms, including sperms, it is a carrier of genetic information.as the name says, sperm DNA fragmentation refers to the amount of genetic damage […]

First Trimester Screening in Pregnancy

Menstrual cup vs Sanitary napkins

A menstrual cup is a type of reusable feminine hygiene product. It’s a small, flexible funnel-shaped cup made of rubber or silicone which can be inserted into your vagina to collect menstrual  fluid. Cups can hold more blood than other methods, leading many women to use them as an eco-friendly alternative to tampons. And depending […]

Cervical cerclage pre and post pregnancy

Cervical insufficiency is an important cause of preterm birth and is estimated to complicate up to 1% of pregnancies . A cerclage, or purse-string suture around the cervix, can be used to treat cervical insufficiency and prevent second-trimester loss and preterm birth. Traditionally, a cerclage is placed vaginally, a cerclage may be instead placed abdominally […]

Hysterosalpingogram (HSG)

How do infertility treatments work and how effective are they?

HPV (Human papilloma virus)

HPV (Human papilloma virus) belongs to a very large family papillomavirideae, divided into 16 genera. Among all, five most important are alpha, beta, gamma, mupa and nupa papilloma virus. It is divided into high risk HPV and low risk HPV. Low risk types cause warts and high risk types cause lesions or cancer. High risk […]

DNA FRAGMENTATION INDEX

Balancing PCOS: The Power of Exercise, Meditation, and Yoga

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a complex condition that affects millions of women around the globe, presenting a spectrum of symptoms that can impact not just reproductive health but overall well-being. While medical treatments focus on managing symptoms, integrating holistic practices such as exercise, meditation, and yoga into daily routines has shown promise in alleviating […]

TYPES OF MALIGNANCIES AND MANAGEMENT

On daily basis, throughout our lives, healthy cells in our bodies divide and replace themselves in a controlled fashion. Cancer starts when a cell is somehow, altered so that it multiplies out of control. A tumor is a mass composed of a cluster of such abnormal cells. Cancers continue to grow and spread by direct […]