ECTOPIC PREGNANCY From fertilization to delivery, pregnancy involves a number of stages in a woman’s body.  One of the stages is the egg that is being fertilized travels to the uterus to attach itself.  As for ectopic pregnancy, the fertilized egg does not reach uterus, instead it gets attached to

Neonatal Jaundice is a commonly seen disease condition.  Ironically, it is seen more in baby boys than baby girls.  As many as 50% of all infants are prone to this condition.  In an infant born at full term without any major health issues, neonatal jaundice is not a cause to

With new developments in the screening methods, it is now possible to detect risks for genetic mutations and chromosomal abnormalities in fetuses at very early stages. First Trimester Screening is a comparatively new evaluation option that combines a maternal blood test and nuchal translucency ultrasound to identify risk for specific

We know the fact that infertility causes high levels of stress but does stress cause infertility is still not evident. While at present there is no conclusive data which proves the link between Stress and Infertility, there are enough inferences that we can make which points to the strong link.

Ovarian cysts are small fluid-filled sacs that develop in a woman’s ovaries. Most cysts are harmless and remain without any symptoms, but some may cause complications like rupture, bleeding or pain. Most of the small ovarian cysts occur naturally and disappear in a few months without any treatment. To understand

Embryo cryopreservation is the process of freezing and storing embryos and is a part of most in-vitro fertilization process. The cryopreservation process has been in use since 1983, and has resulted in the birth of thousands babies worldwide. The first baby from a cryopreserved embryo was born in 1986. Following

Laparoscopic Surgery, also called Key hole surgery, is a minimally invasive procedure in which small incisions are made to place a telescopic camera system into the abdomen. It allows your doctor to see the abdominal organs, sometimes make repairs, and biopsy suspicious growths or cysts. There are several advantages to

According to WHO estimates, more than 180 million people worldwide have diabetes. And this number is likely to be doubled by 2030. Type 1 diabetes which mostly affects young population, is growing at an alarming rate of 3% each year. Like Diabetes affecting male fertility, it has been found to