Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) includes hormone and ovulation drugs, often paired with minor operations with the sole aim of achieving pregnancy in childless couples. There are two main and famous ART techniques – IVF and IUI. Either one or both can be used based on the specific situation of the intended parents. While IVF is a little expensive and invasive…
Pregnancy generally lasts about 40 weeks for normal pregnancy and is grouped into three phases or three quarters or trimesters. The hormone level of chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) in urine or blood is assessed in the pregnancy test. The test can be positive in some women prior to the first symptoms of pregnancy. It’s fun to start a new pregnancy. During the…
Infertility is much predominating than we think and almost one couple out of 8 couples experience infertility in some way. A study carried out by E W Freeman and colleagues show that half the women and 15% of the men reported that infertility is the most upsetting experience of their lives. Further the study shows that around 20% of the…