Factors that affect male infertility

Fertility is a natural process to produce an offspring. Usually, a man’s fertility is linked to its sperms. The treatment for male infertility has changed very minimally over the years and is still provided as an extension of female infertility, to be accessed when treatment for the female partner has not resulted in conception. Sperm […]

Diet Guidelines During IVF

Eat more complex (“slow”) carbs and avoid highly processed ones. Your body digests processed carbs (like cookies, cakes, white bread and white rice) quickly, and turns them into blood sugar. Complex carbs (those containing fiber, such as fruits, vegetables, beans and whole grains) are digested slowly and limit insulin. High insulin levels appear to inhibit […]

Diet for PCOS

Improving the diet program or adopting a new diet plan and making changes to the lifestyle may reduce the risk of developing chronic diseases associated with PCOS such as diabetes, heart disease, and endometrial cancer. Below are some symptoms of PCOS: – Irregular menstruation or no periods High testosterone levels, Abdominal weight gain or obesity, […]

Artificial Birthing Methods – Myths vs. Reality

Infertility is rising with more and more young couples delaying their first child. Priorities have changed, and women are getting married late for education and career.  Statistics reveal that since the 1990s, the average age of women having children after 30 years of age has been rising as compared to women younger than 20 years […]

Vaginal Discharge: What’s normal and what is not?

Vaginal discharge is seen as a normal cleansing process in the female reproductive system. It is a common phenomenon among girls and women. This discharge is in the form of fluid or mucus from the vaginal and the cervix glands. It helps in keeping the area clean and moist, washes away the dead cells and […]

Super Diet for Fertility

It is a well-known fact, that individuals who lead a more health-conscious lifestyle with a high protein diet, rich in antioxidants, have high fertility rates and likely to conceive sooner than others. This also includes a well maintained physical and mental health. A well balanced and nutritional pre-pregnancy diet is an essential aspect for men […]

Female infertility treatment – Know your options

A range of treatment options is available for childless couples to help them conceive. Treatment varies with the patient’s age, duration of infertility and most importantly, the factor causing infertility. Here we shall discuss the options available specifically for women. Problems with ovulation, pelvic infections, damage to fallopian tubes or uterus, hormonal imbalances or problems […]

Contraception – Myth vs. Fact

We asked our experts to expose some of the most common myths about oral contraception. Taking a birth control pill delays pregnancy One of the myths, that is prevalent across the globe, is that pregnancy is delayed when you are on contraceptive pills for months. On the contrary, you can get pregnant as soon as you stop taking the pill. […]

What Your Gynaecologist Wants You to Know

Your gynaecologist wants you to open up about your health concerns so that he/she can offer you the best care and treatment methods. After all, it’s your own body, and you know it the best. At the CK Birla Hospital in Gurgaon, awareness and care is our utmost priority! Here are some things which your […]