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Is IVF Effective In PCOS?

PCOS has become an increasingly common condition, with 1 in every 10 women being diagnosed with PCOS. Women of all age groups are getting diagnosed with  PCOS , and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome can very well be considered an epidemic in the Gynecological world. More and more girls and women are acquiring PCOS and PCOD, affecting their hormones, mood, health and fertility.  Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is a hormonal disorder that causes women to have enlarged ovaries with small cysts, known as polycystic ovaries.  The symptoms of PCOS are –  ·   Menstrual irregularities including delayed periods, irregular periods, scanty periods, early periods, or prolonged periods.  ·    Weight gain or difficulty in losing weight. ·    Hormonal excess showing up in male pattern: Acne, increased body hair, and hair loss on the scalp.  PCOS is confirmed if a person has a minimum of two of these signs and symptoms – Irregular Periods, Excess...

Questions To ASk A Doctor Before Considering IVF

IVF isn’t usually the first infertility treatment option that a couple considers. People tend to think about home remedies, supplements, and gimmicky treatments that dupe gullible people first and only after nothing else seems to work, they come to the right place: An IVF clinic.  A couple is able to decide upon a doctor for their infertility treatment after going through weeks and months of research. The appointment with a good doctor is secured after trying for a long time and hence it is advisable you take along your doubts so that a doctor can answer your questions regarding the IVF treatment, and subsequent visits can be utilized for treatment.  Asking the right questions can help improve your IVF Success Rate and ensure that you are trusting the doctor you have chosen for your IVF treatment. The following are the questions to ask before starting IVF –  ·     Is IVF the only treatment option? If it is possible to conceive through other methods, doctor...

Things to Discuss With Your Gynecologist Before Pregnancy

People do not particularly think about visiting a gynecologist before they get pregnant –  aren’t gynecologists the doctors who take care of pregnancy and childbirth only?  Well, truth is, gynecologists are very important to doctors for the reproductive health of women in society, and females of the reproductive age group should definitely visit one whether or not they are pregnant or trying to get pregnant. However, when you are thinking about pregnancy, it is all the more important to visit a gynecologist to improve your chances of getting pregnant and ensure a healthy pregnancy. It’s valid to think of questions to ask ob/gyn before pregnancy and you must clear all your doubts around chances to get pregnant before you try for a pregnancy.  Visiting a gynecologist before pregnancy, known as “Pre-conception Counselling” prevents unplanned pregnancies and ensures that maternal and child health is prioritized along with increasing chances of getting pregnant. Maternal und...