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Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs) are a group of conditions that can occur in a person whose mother drank alcohol during pregnancy. Problems may include an abnormal appearance, short height, low body weight, small head size, poor coordination, low intelligence, behavior problems, and problems with hearing or seeing. Those affected are more likely to have trouble in school, legal problems, participate in high-risk behaviors, and have trouble with alcohol or other drugs. The most severe form of the condition is known as fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS). Cause and Prevention FASDs are caused by a woman drinking alcohol during pregnancy. Alcohol...

Infertility has been a major medical and social preoccupation since the dawn of human existence and women have always been the symbol of fertility. Since antiquity, couples have been prolific and difficulty with conception was a real problem. To be childless in India is almost a curse. Most couples feel their bodies have let them down, their doctors have let them down and finally God has let them down. Given the importance of childbearing in Indian society, women who are unable to bear children for whatever reasons must suffer the consequences, which can be severely damaging both physically and emotionally....

Here is the evidence that proves Lord Rama was born from assisted reproductive technology. Find the full story below : King Dashrath is perhaps the first reported case of infertility in the world. Trying to achieve fertility, he conducted a horse sacrifice, and for this he received God-sent porridge. This porridge was divided among his wives: Half was given to Kaushalya, the eldest wife, one-fourth to Sumitra, and one-eighth to Kaikeyi. The remaining one-eighth portion was given to Sumitra as well. These queens bore the princes Rama, Lakshmana, Shatrugan, and Bharata. It must be noted here that though Dashrath might...

In both men and women, smoking has been linked to an increased risk for many cancers, heart disease, emphysema, and a number of other health problems. The toxins in cigarettes take their toll not only on the lungs but also on the health of your entire body. This includes your reproductive system. What About Smoking Harms Male Fertility? Toxins found in cigarettes are frequently to blame for bad health effects. Smoking exposes men to high levels of cadmium and lead, metals that have been linked to decreased fertility. Lead levels have been found to be significantly higher in infertile smokers...

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that affects a woman’s hormone levels. PCOS affects up to almost 27 percent of women during their childbearing years. It involves cysts in the ovaries, high levels of male hormones, and irregular periods. Many women have PCOS but don’t know it. In one study, up to 70 percent of women with PCOS hadn’t been diagnosed. The lack of ovulation alters levels of estrogen, progesterone, FSH, and LH. Estrogen and progesterone levels are lower than usual, while androgen levels are higher than usual. Extra male hormones disrupt the menstrual cycle,...

DECLINING SPERM COUNTS: WHAT TO DO Male factor infertility has been associated as a contributing factor causing infertility in 40-50% percent of cases, and as the sole cause for infertility in 15-20% percent of cases. If a semen analysis is found to be abnormal, generally it is first repeated to confirm the abnormality. Once confirmed, the male partner is referred to a reproductive urologist, especially if the abnormality is severe. In some cases, the reproductive urologist can improve semen function by recommending certain lifestyle changes, by hormonal treatments, or by surgery. Causes of declining sperm count. Medical causes There are...

IVF COST IN INDIA The IVF cost in India or anywhere else in the world is primarily dependent on your infertility workup. Hence it varies from person to person. Maybe someone you know was lucky enough to have a baby by going through 2 IVF cycles, you may be fortunate by conceiving in one IVF cycle itself. Or perhaps a simple laparoscopy procedure might be enough to cure your infertility. The cost of IVF in India (including all surgical and diagnostic procedures, test and treatments) normally ranges between 90 Thousand to 1.25 Lakh per cycle. The cost of IVF in...