Repeated implantation failure (RIF) is determined when embryos of good quality fail to implant following several in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment cycles. Implantation failure is related to either maternal factors or embryonic causes. Maternal factors include uterine anatomic abnormalities, thrombophilia, non-receptive endometrium and immunological factors. Failure of implantation due to embryonic causes is associated with
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Sperm donation is truly the gift of life, something that can bring the joy of parenthood for a childless couple. As the name suggests, it refers to the donation of sperms by a healthy male so that a couple can conceive with them. It is helpful for couples suffering from severe male factor infertility. Single
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Pregnancy gives a couple all the reasons to celebrate but there are times when celebrations are short-lived. The news of the baby suffering from birth defects can be devastating. Spina bifida is a birth defect which can be diagnosed and even treated before birth. Also, it can be prevented by taking certain prenatal precautions. Therefore,
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Sexual intercourse is seen as a pleasurable activity but for some women, and even men, it can be a nightmare. A condition called dyspareunia is responsible as it is manifested by persistent pain in the genital area during or after the intercourse. Medically speaking, the condition is not serious as it rarely has implications as
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Biological clock…..the two words that sound desperation and fear for women!! These words are particularly crucial for those who plan to postpone pregnancy to a later age. When a woman steps into mid-thirties and is yet to start a family, she needs to realize that she is running short of time. As her biological clock
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