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Assisted reproductive techniques for infertile couple

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The couple , who is unable to conceive naturally after one year of regular intercourse, is labelled as infertile. This couple seeks the help of infertility specialist.  Investigations are done in the couple to find out the reason of infertility . These investigations are targeted towards both male and female partners ( mentioned in my previous blog dated 9th February 2024 )After finding out the reason , reproductive specialist decides for the best treatment option for the couple, out of the available treatment modalities . Various treatment modalities available are - 1.Controlled ovarian hyper stimulation: The female partner is given medicines , starting from the 2nd/3rd day of menses to stimulate  the ovaries for the production of good quality eggs capable of giving pregnancy. The follicular growth is monitored with transvaginal sonography during controlled hyper stimulation and when egg/eggs are around the size of 18-20 mm , trigger with HCG or Decapeptyl is given. Timed int...

On Woman's day 2024 "inspire inclusion"

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 In the rich tapestry of India’s history, women have held revered positions, from swayamvaras to vital roles in yajnas and the celebration of nari Shakti. Despite this legacy, women’s status declined in later Vedic periods, worsened under Mughal and British rule and persists today due to entrenched patriarchy. The shackles of this dragging mindset are needed to be broken for inclusive growth and glorious future . With women constituting half of the population, their participation in economy, education, and politics remains disproportionately low . This inequity is rooted in longstanding discrimination, which often begins even before birth. India has declined on women political empowerment index by 13.5% points, with a decline of women participation in politics from 23.1% in 2019 to 9.1% in 2021. According to National Family Health Survey 5, 23.3% of girls still get married before the legal age. Rural jobs have shifted from women to men as gender roles dictate a position of submis...