Author: Dr. Mamta Dighe

A vaginal yeast infection is a common fungal infection in the vagina and vulva (tissue in the vaginal opening) and is also called vaginal candidiasis.  It is most often caused by a type of yeast called Candida albicans.  What causes…

Hepatitis is any disease that causes an inflammation/infection of the liver and it is mainly caused by hepatitis virus although some other viruses, parasites and bacteria could also cause inflammation of the liver.  Hepatitis could also be caused by certain…

Testicles are located in the scrotum which Is a loose bag of skin under the penis.  Sperm is produced in the testicles and male hormones like testosterone are also made here.   Cancer is a disease where some cells begin to…

Ovarian stimulation (OS) is a treatment that increases the number of eggs developing in a cycle with the aim of improving pregnancy rates because usually the ovaries release only one egg during ovulation each cycle.  It is recommended for people…

Hyperspermia is a condition in which a man produces a larger than normal volume of semen during ejaculation. Semen is the fluid that contains sperm, along with some alkaline fluid from the prostate as well as some other fluids to…

Yoga is an ancient practice from India that focuses on various body poses (asanas), mind (meditation) and breathing(pranayama) joined together.  It is well known that some exercises like yoga during pregnancy can keep you in good shape and also prepare…

Egg freezing is a procedure where a woman’s eggs are retrieved, frozen and stored for use at a later date.  Many young women feel the need to pursue higher studies and a career before having kids.  Others might not have…

Testicular atrophy occurs when the testicles have shrunk or reduced in size.  Testicles are the 2 oval shaped reproductive organs enclosed within the scrotum located behind the penis.  The scrotum itself can control the temperature around the testicles by shrinking…

Infertility, which is the inability to conceive after 12 months of unprotected sex, is becoming very common around the world.  Infertility is not talked about very much and many people are often unaware of it.  The number of couples seeking…