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What is 'Unexplained Infertility'?
Created by Noor Ansari (1 month ago)
It is a diagnosis given when all standard tests (ovulation, tubes, sperm) come back normal, but pregnancy hasn't occurred. It is often treated with IUI or IVF.
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What is the difference between IUI and IVF?
Created by Krishna Bansal (1 month ago)
IUI (Intrauterine Insemination) involves placing sperm directly into the uterus. IVF (In Vitro Fertilization) involves retrieving eggs and fertilizing them with sperm in a lab, then transferring the e...
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What is 'ICSI' in IVF?
Created by Gurpreet Kaur (1 month ago)
Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) is where a single healthy sperm is injected directly into an egg. It is primarily used for severe male-factor infertility.
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What is 'PCOS' and does it always cause infertility?
Created by Rehan Siddiqui (1 month ago)
PCOS causes hormonal imbalances that can prevent regular ovulation. However, with lifestyle changes or ovulation-inducing medications, most women with PCOS can conceive.
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What is 'Endometrial Receptivity'?
Created by Elizabeth Fernandes (1 month ago)
It refers to the window of time when the uterine lining is most prepared for an embryo to attach. Testing this can improve IVF success rates.
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How does age affect male fertility?
Created by Kavya Deshmukh (1 month ago)
While men produce sperm throughout life, quality and motility decline after 40, leading to a higher risk of genetic issues and longer times to conceive.
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Can 'Stress' actually stop you from getting pregnant?
Created by Aarav Bansal (1 month ago)
While stress alone rarely causes infertility, it can disrupt the hormones needed for ovulation and decrease libido, making the process more difficult.
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Does 'Smoking' affect IVF success?
Created by Harpreet Singh (1 month ago)
Yes. Smoking significantly reduces egg and sperm quality. Couples are usually advised to quit at least 3 months before starting a cycle.
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What is a 'Semen Analysis' checking for?
Created by Maria Pereira (1 month ago)
It checks three main factors: Count (number of sperm), Motility (how well they swim), and Morphology (their size and shape).
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Is 'Egg Freezing' safe?
Created by Jaspreet Singh (1 month ago)
Yes. It is a standard procedure to preserve fertility. The eggs are harvested and frozen (cryopreserved) for future use without losing their quality over time.
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