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Understanding Painful Periods: Causes, Fertility Implications, and When to Seek Help Experiencing menstrual discomfort is common, but when pain becomes severe or persistent, it may signal underlying health issues that could affect fertility. Understanding the causes of painful periods, their connection to reproductive health, and when to consult a specialist is crucial for women planning […]

Fertility rarely has a single cause. For many women it’s a quiet interplay of biology, lifestyle and timing — and while some factors are fixed, many others can be changed. That’s the hopeful message: by tuning into your body, adjusting everyday habits and asking for the right medical help at the right time, you can

When most people think of smoking, what comes to mind are the risks of lung cancer, heart disease, and pregnancy complications. But smoking also plays a significant and often overlooked role in fertility. Both men and women who smoke may face challenges in conceiving, higher risks of complications, and poorer outcomes in fertility treatments. The

Fertile Window: What It Means and How to Identify It Fertile Window Meaning Explained The fertile window refers to the 6-day period in each menstrual cycle during which sexual intercourse can result in pregnancy. This window includes the five days leading up to ovulation and the day of ovulation itself — the only time when

Why Opening Up About Fertility Struggles Matters Research shows that people who receive emotional support during fertility treatment experience lower stress and better psychological outcomes. Suppressing or hiding struggles can intensify feelings of isolation, shame, and anxiety. Opening up also helps normalize infertility. Globally, about 15% of couples experience difficulty conceiving. Yet stigma remains strong,

Overview of Surrogacy Laws in India India regulates surrogacy under the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021 and the Surrogacy (Regulation) Rules, 2022. Only gestational, altruistic surrogacy is permitted; commercial surrogacy is prohibited. Clinics must be registered, advertising to recruit surrogates is banned, and the surrogate child is deemed the child of the intending parents. Insurance for

What Are Male Fertility Supplements? “Male fertility supplements” are over-the-counter products—usually vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, amino acids, plant extracts, or their blends—marketed to improve semen quality and support conception. Most target oxidative stress (a common contributor to poor sperm motility and DNA damage), while others aim to support mitochondrial energy (for motility), hormonal balance, or membrane

Today we talk about our work on tuberculosis and infertility. This was presented this year in London RCOG Conference. There has been a lot of debate on this topic especially whether and when and for how long we should be giving antitubercular treatment. There are multiple tests for tuberculosis .There can be microscopic examination, culture,