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IVF: What Is It That Nobody Tells Me?

IVF: What Is It That Nobody Tells Me?

IVF is In-Vitro Fertilization, wherein fertilization of egg by a sperm occurs outside the body of woman.  A snapshot of steps in IVF is as follows. Ovaries are stimulated with hormones to produce more eggs Eggs released from ovaries are extracted by laparoscopy Under high power microscope, egg is injected with a good quality sperm from husband Fertilised egg is…

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Disability Benefits of Total Knee Replacement

Disability Benefits of Total Knee Replacement

Healthy knees are required to perform most of the everyday activities. If it is getting harder for you to perform daily activities such as walking or if you are experiencing pain while sitting or lying down, you might begin to explore knee replacement as surgical option. This article will help you make an informed decision by knowing disability and benefits…

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Diabetic Retinopathy: Prevention Control

Diabetic Retinopathy: Prevention Control

Diabetic patients are at higher risk of developing eye diseases like diabetic retinopathy, diabetic macular edema (DME), cataract, and glaucoma. These forms of diabetic eye disease affecting retina, macula, lens and optic nerve can lead to vision loss and blindness. Retina is a light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. The retina detects light and converts it to signals…

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Importance of Diet during Pregnancy & Lactation

Importance of Diet during Pregnancy & Lactation

Every woman dreams about cradling a baby in her arms. It is a wish, a longing, a prayer and all of us wait for that beautiful day when we can cuddle our baby. While having a baby is one of the most wonderful experiences in this world, inability to conceive causes a heartache that is incomparable. Inability to procreate leads…

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