PGT-A: A double edged sword?
The selection of the best quality embryos to transfer during in vitro fertilisation (IVF) is crucially important to maximise treatment success. Quality assessment is largely based on morphological features, such as the number and appearance of cells. However, these qualitative measurements are not the most reliable, as almost two-thirds of couples still do not get […]
Planning Your Pregnancy the Best Time to Have Sex
Planning to start a family can be a truly joyous and exciting time for couples. However, after months without results, some couples begin to worry about infertility and sexual health problems. When planning to start a family, patience is important. While many couples fall pregnant in less than six months, 40% of couples wait from […]
Polycystic ovaries or PCOS – What’s the difference?
A common confusion among women, is understanding the difference between having polycystic ovaries (PCO) and having been diagnosed with a Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). PCO refers to an ultrasound scan image of the ovaries that appear to be polycystic (ovaries containing high density of partially mature follicles). PCOS is a metabolic condition that may or […]
Pre-implantation Genetic Testing In IVF
What is pre-implantation genetic testing (PGT)? A significant portion of embryos created by either natural conception or Assisted Reproductive Technology may carry genetic abnormalities such as incorrect number of chromosomes. These mistakes are usually fatal as they lead to implantation failures or miscarriages. Although it may sound horrible, these failed pregnancies are actually nature’s screening […]
Prolactin and hyperprolactinemia
High prolactin, or hyperprolactinemia is one of the most common causes for the absence of menstruation (amenorrhea), accounting for 15-30% of all cases. It mostly affects young women of reproductive age and can contribute to infertility. What does prolactin normally do, and what effects does hyperprolactinemia have? The functions of prolactin The main role of […]
Secondary Infertility and Problems Having another Child
Many people assume that their fertility worries are over once they have successfully conceived, carried and given birth to their first child. However, even if you had no issue falling pregnant the first or subsequent times, infertility can affect you later in life. While ageing is often a factor in secondary infertility, there are many […]
Mode of transmission for COVID-19: droplet contact or airborne?
We know that COVID-19 is a respiratory virus that can be passed onto people within close contact with an infected case. However, there have been debates regarding whether it is transmitted via droplet contact or airborne transmission. What’s the difference and which one is right? Droplet contact Droplets containing the virus can be generated when […]
Morning sickness – what are my options?
Early weeks of pregnancy may be perceived as a blooming period for a woman. The reality: a large proportion of women in the first trimester will suffer from an unpleasant sign of pregnancy – morning sickness. Why does it happen? Morning sickness is nausea and vomiting in pregnancy that frequently occurs in the morning, but […]
Myths and Facts – Improving Male Fertility
Throughout history, a couple’s inability to conceive has been blamed on the woman who would be called an “incomplete woman” for being unable to carry children. However, only one-third of infertility problems are related to the woman. Another third of the problems with infertility are due to male conditions, and the final third are a […]
New knowns and unknowns about COVID-19
Scientists are learning more about the coronavirus every day. Research is being published at a furious place thanks to unprecedented global cooperation. Let’s look at what new pieces have been added to the puzzle in the past week as well as new concerns that were raised. Loss of smell is also a common symptom A […]
