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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…

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…