Author: Dr. Mamta Dighe

A varicocelectomy is a surgical procedure done to manage enlarged veins around the testes, also called varicoceles, in the scrotum. Varicoceles are quite common, might not be noticed at all throughout your life and are rarely dangerous. What is a…

Infertility is the inability to conceive even after having regular unprotected sex for at least a year or more.  Not being able to conceive after a year of trying could have an emotional toll on both the man and the…

Currently, infertility has become a global epidemic.  WHO defines infertility as a “disease of the male or female reproductive system defined by the failure to achieve a pregnancy after 12 months or more of regular unprotected sexual intercourse”. (1) When…

Each month during ovulation, the woman’s ovaries often release one egg which could get fertilized by sperm to form an embryo and then if it gets implanted in the uterus, it could lead to a pregnancy. The quality of an…

Preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) is a procedure used to find out if there are any genetic abnormalities in the embryos formed through in vitro fertilization (IVF) and improve your chances of success in having a healthy baby.  IVF is a…

Erectile dysfunction is when the man is unable to achieve or maintain an erection that is firm enough to have sexual intercourse.  It is not uncommon to deal with erectile dysfunction once in a while but if it’s frequent, it…

Sexually transmitted diseases (STD) are infectious diseases that are transmitted from person to person, mainly through sexual contact through semen or vaginal fluids although they can also be transmitted through blood transfusions, breastfeeding, sharing needles and from a mother to…

There are many signs and signals your body gives you, to let you know when you are fertile or if there are any issues with your fertility.  Fertility awareness can help you become pregnant or avoid becoming pregnant.  Ovulation is…

Many young women nowadays are not yet ready to have children as they are focused on their career or have not met the right partner.  Others are dealing with health issues that could compromise their fertility like undergoing chemotherapy for…