General Health

13
Aug

Does TB (tuberculosis) affect Uterus and Tubes

Female genital tuberculosis (FTB) is a type of extra pulmonary (outside lungs) tuberculosis affecting female reproductive organs. It usually has no symptoms or sometimes presents with nonspecific symptoms like menstrual irregularities, abdominal pain and infertility. Screening involves risk assessment, imaging studies, and laboratory tests, while diagnosis relies on endometrial biopsy, laparoscopy, and molecular tests like PCR. Early detection is vital

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9
Sep

PROBIOTICS (Helpful bacteria in our body)

Not many years ago the word bacteria always meant harmful elements which are dangerous to all humans. All bacteria were considered as foreign invaders and thus would be a concern to their potential to cause infection and diseases. However in the last few years some bacteria which were beneficial to mankind were discovered Helpful gut bacteria, also known as probiotics,

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8
Jul

Antioxidants, Foods for Male Infertility

All of the cells of the human body are susceptible to free radical damage, including sperms cells. Studies have shown that 40 percent of infertile men have high levels of free radicals. Vitamins C and E, and the mineral selenium provide strong antioxidant properties to fight free radical damage and maintain the integrity of sperm cells. Foods High in Vitamin
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7
Jul

LIFESTYLE CHANGES & HEALTHY HABITS CAN DEFINETELY IMPROVE SPERM HEALTH

Avoid: Excessive heat to the scrotum perhaps the single most important change you can make! Overheating the scrotal area decreases production of sperm. So avoiding hot tubs & baths, saunas, electric blanket and water beds is critical in boosting fertility. Avoid: Wearing tight fitting pants & underwear. Therefore, remember the closer the testicles are to the body, the warmer they
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22
Jun

Which is the best age to become a Father?

Father's day just went by! Happy belated Father's day to all the fathers and to all men aspiring to be fathers. It is common thinking that a man's age doesn't matter when it comes to having a child and the biological clock exists only for the child bearing mother. Men typically never stop producing sperms.However the number and quality of
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10
May

Thyroid Problems

Why is it important to screen for thyroid problems when you are trying to conceive? Hypothyroidism makes conception difficult and even if a woman conceives she has a high risk of miscarriages, pregnancy induced hypertension, placental abruption, low birth weight and perinatal mortality. Thyroid hormones play a crucial role in the development of brain and nervous system in the fetus.
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11
Jan

colorectal cancer

Colorectal cancer refers to cancer in the large intestine and is also known as bowel cancer, depending on where the cancer cells are present. Colorectal cancer typically affects the colon and the rectum. It stands to be the third-most common cancer, worldwide, and in India, colon cancer ranks 8th and rectal cancer ranks as 9th most common cancer. What you
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6
Jan

5 Indications that you might need IVF Treatment

Blocked fallopian tubes If the age of the female partner is 35years or more All tests are normal but still conception has not occurred Failure of preliminary treatments like ovulation monitoring or IUI Very low sperm count in the male partner.
8
Sep

How obesity (Excessive weight) affects fertility

A normal body mass index is considered to be 19-24.9kg/M 2 .Overweight if BMI more than 25kg/M 2 and obese if more than 30kg/M 2 . Obese women are 4 times more likely to suffer from infertility than women with normal body mass index. Excessive weight can disturb the fine hormonal balance and cause menstrual irregularities, lesser or no ovulation
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6
Apr

Diabetes and Male Infertility

Diabetes Mellitus has now become quite common and is reaching epidemic proportions in India. High blood sugar levels have been shown to cause infertility in males. Diabetes can slow down blood circulation by narrowing blood vessels. Erectile dysfunction is one of the common complication caused by diabetes. Diabetes also causes mitochondrial DNA damage in sperms which make them incapable of
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