When it comes to infertility, the prejudice and stigma that is associated with it in our country is a longstanding one. It is on the road to change nevertheless, but there still is a long way to go. Both the terms infertility and subfertility are often used interchangeably but it is important to understand that these are not synonymous terms. Infertility is when the couples who have been trying to conceive haven’t had any success in a year and may require medical intervention. Subfertility on the other hand is a form or fertility that has been reduced due to various causes.

Apart from the incomparable joys of bringing life to earth, pain is perhaps another thing that comes to our mind when we think of pregnancy. The thoughts of a painful labor and delivery have always been plaguing mothers everywhere. But these days we hear of pain-free deliveries and pregnancy experiences and we can safely assume that it is epidural that they are all talking about. Almost two-thirds of women are now opting for an epidural for labor and delivery, if they choose to deliver in a hospital setting whether it’s vaginal or c-section delivery.

When there is an imbalance in the normal levels of vaginal bacteria, it can lead to an inflammation or an infection of the Vagina called Vaginitis. This infectious vaginitis can result in discharge, itching and pain. But when there is a vaginal irritation without an infection is what is called Non-infectious Vaginitis.

During the predominant reproductive years between puberty and menopause, there can be an absence of menstrual bleeding owing to various factors and this condition is known as Amenorrhea.  Amenorrhea is not a disease or an indication of a person’s fertility but this could be a sign of an underlying health

Among the numerous factors that can affect the success of an IVF, the most important is embryo quality. Studies have shown that close to 60% of miscarriages were attributed to abnormalities related to the embryo. A successful outcome is dependent on the transfer of excellent quality embryos. An embryologist has

The genomes which is the sum of all the DNA in the body contains every bit of information on traits, health intricacies, genetic data and even ancestry. The technique of DNA sequencing which helps to determine the order of the DNA building blocks has found it’s use especially in testing

The fertility needs, health conditions and circumstances are most often different for every woman. Ideally fertility treatment should be individualized to a patient’s unique situation.  The invasive and expensive IVF may be the only recommendation in some cases but successful outcomes can be brought about by other low-cost fertility treatment

Before understanding what reproductive medicine entails, it is important to know what is meant by reproductive health. The World Health Organization defines it as people having responsible sex life, the capability to reproduce offspring and most importantly the freedom to decide if, when and how often to do so. Sexual