Exclusive: What is Endometriosis - a disease that 25 mn Indian women suffer in silence
The Kapil Sharma Show actress Sumona Chakravarti recently opened up about her struggle with Endometriosis - a painful disease that almost 25 million Indian women suffer in silence.
May 18, 2021, 14:47 PM IST
Diet drinks, soda can decrease fertility of both men and women
Research has shown women undergoing fertility treatments found that frequent consumption of the artificial sweeteners commonly found in these beverages significantly decreased their chances of conceiving a child.
Apr 20, 2021, 10:30 AM IST
Exclusive: From Kareena Kapoor to Shilpa Shetty, more women opting for late pregnancy - Here are the pros and cons
Looking at celebs like Kareena Kapoor, Shilpa Shetty, Anita Hassanandani and others beautifully embrace motherhood in their thirties and early 40s, many women have questions about how safe it is to get pregnant after their twenties, what complications can arise and what steps they can take to ensure a smooth pregnancy.
Mar 23, 2021, 17:37 PM IST
Preggers Anita Hassanandani pens down heartfelt note on embracing motherhood, thanks Farah Khan for 'letter'
She talked about being a mother to her first child in her late 30’s and also went on to celebrate new show 'Story 9 Months Ki'.
Nov 25, 2020, 14:44 PM IST
Mom at 74: Woman delivers twin girls in Andhra Pradesh
Erramatti Mangamma and her husband Errmatti Raja Rao, 80, became parents for the first time. The couple wanted to have children but were not fortunate enough. They went to many doctors, hospitals for treatment but nothing worked all this while.
Sep 05, 2019, 13:46 PM IST
IVF children at increased hypertension risk: Study
Children conceived through assisted reproductive technologies such as IVF may be at an increased risk of developing high blood pressure early in life, among other heart-related complications, a study has found.
Sep 04, 2018, 14:58 PM IST
IIT-Hyderabad to research on how ageing conceptualised in IVF
The Indian Institute of Technology-Hyderabad (IIT-H) will undertake a study on the ways in which ageing is conceptualised within in-vitro fertilization (IVF) by researching on elderly couples conceiving and birthing children through the method, it was announced here on Monday.
Mar 27, 2018, 10:24 AM IST
Dead son's preserved semen gives Pune woman her grandchildren
Two years ago, Prathamesh Patil succumbed to cancer in Germany, but his semen had been extracted and preserved long before his death.
Feb 15, 2018, 17:10 PM IST
Pune woman becomes grandmother with dead son's preserved semen
A Pune-based woman's world came to an unexpected standstill when her son succumbed to cancer two years ago in Germany. But her joy knows no bounds now.
Feb 15, 2018, 17:06 PM IST
Opting for IVF? Mediterranean diet may boost your chances of conception
The study, published in the journal Human Reproduction, focused on dietary patterns rather than individual nutrients, foods or food groups.
Jan 31, 2018, 13:59 PM IST
Success rate of frozen embryos as good as fresh ones in IVF pregnancies
The researchers noted that their results are specific to a common freezing method known as Cryotech vitrification, so it may not apply to all embryo freezing techniques currently being used.
Jan 11, 2018, 10:02 AM IST
Novel sperm-sorting device could improve IVF success
Traditional sperm-sorting methods used in IVF treatments select sperm that are the fastest swimmers.
Jan 04, 2018, 17:52 PM IST
Meet the youngest preemie born within just 24 weeks in Andhra Pradesh
The mother of the baby opted for IVF, but unfortunately, the baby was born nearly four months earlier than the due date – that is within 24 weeks of gestation – on September 8, 2017.
Dec 27, 2017, 12:57 PM IST
IVF babies at greater heart disease risk, says study
Increased risk of congenital heart defects in newborns when women become pregnant via in vitro fertilization
Nov 23, 2017, 20:34 PM IST
IVF a boon for women with PCOS, says Maharashtra Health Minister
PCOS, is a common problem found among women of reproductive age and can cause problems with a women’s menstrual cycle, fertility, cardiac function and appearance as well.
Nov 01, 2017, 09:59 AM IST
Chemicals in yoga mats may disrupt your fertility
If you are planning to undergo fertility treatment, avoiding products like yoga mats may help, as those with flame retardant chemicals can disrupt in-vitro fertilisation (IVF), a study has claimed.
Aug 26, 2017, 18:55 PM IST
World Embryologists Day: What causes infertily in women? Myths and facts about IVF
While infertility is a major issue among couples, there are many assistive reproductive technologies today which can help couples combat this problem.
Jul 25, 2017, 15:31 PM IST
Exercising after embryo transfer good for health
Contradicting the theory of mandatory rest after embryo transfer during an IVF cycle, a new research has revealed that resuming daily activities soon after the transfer helps in improving blood flow to the uterus and overall body.
Jul 19, 2017, 23:42 PM IST
Woman gives birth to her first child at 59!
Akosua Budu Amoako gave birth to her first baby on June 15 at Bellevue Woman's Center in Niskayuna, near Albany after fertility treatments.
Jul 18, 2017, 23:24 PM IST
IVF children just as healthy as their peers – Physically, mentally and emotionally
The study, which is a world-first and compiled by the Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI), found that IVF children were healthy physically, mentally and emotionally by the time they reached school age.
Jul 12, 2017, 15:45 PM IST
