Author: Dr. Mamta Dighe

PCOS is short for polycystic ovarian syndrome. It is a common disorder affecting 1 in 10 women who are of childbearing age. PCOS is usually caused by reproductive hormonal imbalances and problems with metabolism. Not only can PCOS affect the…

Infertility is as common in men as it is in women. If you have been trying to conceive for more than a year, it is just as likely to be a male problem as it is a woman’s problem. About…

Is summer the best season for IVF treatment? It is true that some research studies have shown that summer is the best time for IVF cycles. However, these studies were conducted in countries where there are distinct seasons – summer,…

It is an exciting time when a couple decides to start a family! The first few months are filled with exciting anticipation. Will I hear the good news this month? Will my pregnancy test be positive?  In most cases, good…

It happens in 30% to 50% of the cases where couples have been actively trying to get pregnant and yet not able to succeed. Low sperm count is often the problem. The technical term for this is an odd-sounding word…

When sperm is deposited into a woman’s vagina these little swimmers immediately begin to travel upwards. Their destination? Either one of the two fallopian tubes  found in a woman’s reproductive system. During the fertilization period in the ovulation cycle, the…

Fibroids are muscular tumours that develop in the myometrium or the muscular layer of the uterus. . These tumours are usually non-cancerous, or what we call benign tumours. About 25 per cent of women of childbearing age will develop fibroids…

Today, you don’t have to say goodbye to your dreams even though your biological clock is ticking away.  Cryopreservation or the process of freezing your eggs for later use is an option that women have thanks to modern technology. All…

Meet Anita – a type 2 diabetic who has been more than eager to become a mother. With India having the highest number of diabetics in the world, Anita’s story is not unlike some other women. Having diabetes has made…