After Ankana and her husband tied the knot in the year 2003, a child was not on their mind at least immediately. She was in her 20’s back then. The couple decided not to have a baby for at least a year. When they finally dreamed of having a child in their lives, their initial attempts were in vain as her weight problems restricted her chances of getting pregnant naturally.
Ankana rushed to her family doctor next day and the doctor asked her to see a gynecologist. A visit to gynecologist and a Hysterosalpingogram (HSG) test found out that she had PCOS (Polycystic ovary syndrome). A (HSG) is an X-ray test that looks at the inside of the uterus and fallopian tubes and the area around them.
Poly Cystic Ovary Syndrome is an ovulation disorder, which affects 4-6% of all women. The major features of this syndrome is irregular or no menstruation, hirsutism and acne due to high levels of male hormones, obesity (40-50%), high insulin levels with risk of developing diabetes, and large polycystic ovaries shown on ultrasound.
As suggested by her gynecologist Ankana tried weight loss through dieting and exercise which did not help her much as she struggled to get pregnant naturally. Ankana successfully got pregnant but only to have miscarriage not once, but twice. Ankana and her family were completely devastated and gave up all hopes of having their dream child. The high cost of diagnosis and treatment had also drained them financially.
One morning as Ankana was on her way to office, she came across Deccan Fertility Clinic. She was reluctant to even think of trying a test tube baby because of the cost but that was not the case after she met Dr Sulbha Arora. The affordable treatment at Deccan Fertility Clinic gave her new hopes about her child. After going through the reports, Dr Sulbha Arora assured her that it is indeed possible for her to become pregnant. After only three months of an IUI treatment, Ankana is today blessed with a child as she finally got pregnant.
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“A new baby is like the beginning of all things- wonder, hope, a dream of possibilities.”
(Eda J Le Shan)
A child brings a smile on our face by filling our life with joy and happiness. Even its constant weeping that gives the parents sleepless nights is a pleasure beyond measure. A family is complete with a child. But for many infertile couples in India it is a pipe dream.
After a child is born there are myriads of expenses which need to be borne by the parents. Today, the cost of living has increased manifold. But that comes after the child is born. What if you have difficulty conceiving the child in the first place?
Lifestyle changes have given way to a host of health complications for both men and women, one of which is infertility. Infertility can be attributed to female as well as male problems. The first step towards curing it is by bringing some lifestyle and diet changes. Generally, if the problems persist, various fertility boosting medications are prescribed by the doctors. But not all couples are lucky to be cured by these basic medications. The doctor advises you to try to reduce stress by exercise and sound sleep but the excruciating treatments take a toll on your mental and financial health as you explore various options. Modern scientific treatments like IVF, ICSI and embryo adoption have been proven effective for treating infertility to achieve your dreams of conceiving.
In US, UK and many other western countries the cost of IVF is much higher than in India. However, even in India very few centers provide affordable treatments for middle class couples. IVF and ICSI are not a one time quick fix treatment. These cycles may sometimes fail and the couple has to go for subsequent cycles.
Many private hospitals in India charge whopping sums with no guarantee on the success rates leaving the couples helpless. After numerous visits to infertility clinics, and mounting loans to fund these cycles, the couples sometimes give up all hopes of treatment, leaving them financially and mentally drained.
At Deccan we provide subsidized treatments for Indian middle class couples without any compromise on the quality of the treatment, right from the bedside manner of our team to the environment, the equipment and the expertise, which are par excellence. The techniques are of standard IVF, ICSI treatment followed at any private hospital. It is India’s first budget IVF clinic, and the first of our tentative steps in taking the miracle of life to the masses. All men were born free and procreation shouldn’t be a privilege. We hope to facilitate the transition to make it a medically-assisted right. We have been able to do this without compromising on our technology, techniques or our commitment to quality. We have gone through the rigorous ISO 9000:2001 certification process during the pre-launch period itself.
If you have gone through a similar experience then it’s never too late to explore other options. If you are suffering from infertility or know someone among your friends, relatives, colleagues who are having a tough time conceiving or have any queries regarding pregnancy or infertility, feel free to ask us. Affordable IVF today is a reality and within your reach.
Infertility is a couple’s inability to conceive a child after 12 months of unprotected sex. It is widely assumed that infertility has more to do with women rather than men, however it is not so. Estimates suggest that 30% of infertility is caused by male factors, another 30% is caused by female factors and the remaining 40% is caused by a combination of female and male factors. Men also suffer from infertility due to genetic reasons, lifestyle, hormonal imbalance, and age.
Let’s take a look at the cause, diagnosis, and possible treatments available.
Rapid urbanization has changed the way men eat, drink, and sleep and that has taken a toll on their health. Consumption of alcohol, smoking, drugs, unhealthy eating patterns, stress and obesity are believed to be the common causes for infertility. Being overweight or underweight may also prove to be risk factors. A recent study also suggests that external factors like pollution can also infiltrate male reproductive organs. However, you can reduce the risk by a proper exercise and a healthy diet.
Some of the factors that play an important role in male infertility are: Sperm Motility, Sperm Morphology, and Sperm Count. Usually a semen analysis is conducted to diagnose the cause which includes the following:
Sperm motility
Sperm motility is the ability of sperms to move towards the egg which results in its fertilization. Sperm which do not properly swim will not reach the egg in order to fertilize it.
Sperm count
Sperm count is the quantity of sperms or cells, the more the sperms more are the chances of normal pregnancy. A healthy sperm count should total about 20 million sperm per milliliter and the normal semen volume per ejaculation is 2 ml. Azoospermia is a condition in which there is complete absence of sperm. It can also be congenital. Correctible causes must be found and treated. Even then if there are no sperm in the ejaculate, sperm can often be harvested and used to achieve fertilization.
Sperm morphology
Sperm morphology refers to the size and shape (form) of an individual sperm which is evaluated during semen analysis. According to WHO manual of 1989, morphology is considered normal if it is around 30% or more.
Deficiency of any of these factors can result in infertility.
If you are facing infertility that does not means that your parental hopes have become extinct. Infertility is a common problem among men and fortunately these days, treatment options are available. If the cause is diagnosed at an early stage your chances of success are more as age plays an important role in infertility treatment. Modern scientific technologies like ART, ICSI, and IUI have made the treatment easy. However, this treatment can be very expensive and can burn a hole in your pocket. Today inexpensive methods are also available without any compromise on the treatment and methodology.
Always remember that infertility can be cured like any other disease and it does not mean that your masculinity is at stake. By being fit you can fight infertility.
If you have been through or experiencing infertility, come share your experiences with us.
