05 Dec, 2023
Reactive Oxygen Species and Male Infertility
Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are natural byproducts of cellular oxidative metabolism. They play important roles in the modulation of cell survival, cell death, differentiation, cell signaling, and inflammation-related factor production...
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27 Nov, 2023
Blastocyst transfer and culture
Fertilization of an egg by sperm results in the formation of a zygote or a fertilized egg. By three days, a healthy fertilized egg will have about 6 to 10 cells. By the fifth or sixth day, the fertilized egg is a fast-growing ball of cells, known as a blastocyst...
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08 Nov, 2023
LGBTQ + Infertility: Family Building, Fertility Options, and Legal Aspects
Explore the evolving landscape of LGBTQ+ family building and fertility options, including IVF, surrogacy, and more. Learn about the social, psychological, and legal aspects of LGBTQ+ parenthood in a changing world...
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30 Oct, 2023
Unlocking the Potential of CASA (Computer-Aided Semen Analysis) for Sperm Evaluation
Over approximately 40 years, CASA systems have developed through advancements in devices to capture images from a microscope. They have been made to quantitatively measure several aspects of sperm structure and function without bias, intending to provide high levels of intra and inter-laboratory consistency...
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28 Sep, 2023
Comprehensive Guide to Evaluating Tubal Patency in Infertility
Discover the various methods used to assess tubal patency and increase your understanding of female fertility issues. Learn about ultrasound evaluation, tubal patency tests, and advanced diagnostic techniques...
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28 Sep, 2023
Tubal factors in infertility-Causes and indication for evaluation
The causes of tubal subfertility are always due to acquired factors. These include proximal/ mid or distal tubal disease which is often due to pelvic inflammation. Congenital tubal factors causing subfertility are rare...
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21 Sep, 2023
Adolescent Endometriosis: Early Onset, Diagnosis, and Treatment
EOE ( Early onset endometriosis) starting at the time of menarche or early adolescence may at times be severe, requiring early diagnosis and proper treatment. Its origin may be different from its adult variant and is attributed to NUB (Neonatal Uterine bleeding)...
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21 Sep, 2023
Clinical Features and Diagnosis of Endometriosis: Symptoms and Diagnostic Methods
Endometriosis is a long-term, recurrent, debilitating challenge to therapy and affects 5-10% of women. It is characterized by the presence of endometrial glands and stroma outside the endometrial cavity-on the pelvic peritoneum, ovaries, and the recto-cervical septum...
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21 Sep, 2023
Genomic Imprinting: Mechanisms, Characteristics, and Associated Conditions
Genomic imprinting is a modification of the genome, selectively allowing genes from only one parental allele to be expressed. The underlying mechanism is mostly epigenetic. That means the DNA sequence is not changed but the alleles are expressed in a different way. Alleles are stamped by epigenetic influences that continue throughout pre- and peri-implantation phases...
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05 Sep, 2023
Semen Banking: Strategies for Optimal Cryopreservation and Storage
Semen banking is an integral part of reproductive medicine practice and involves storing ejaculated sperms at sub-zero temperatures. However, there is no internationally accepted gold-standard method that induces least damage to the sperms...
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