क्योंकि छूना है आसमां

मातृत्व का अहसास किसी भी हाल में जुबान से बयां नहीं किया जा सकता। मां बननें का सपना हर एक शादीशुदा महिला देखती है। व्यस्तम जीवनशैली और महिलाओं के कामकाजी होने या बांझपन के चलते भी महिलाओं के लिए संतान सुख अब परेशानियों को सबब नहीं रहा। इन विट्रो फर्टिलाइजेशन यानी आईवीएफ एक ऐसी तकनीक है जिसमें महिलाओं में कृतिम गर्भाधान किया जाता है। 

यह तकनीक महिलओं के लिए वरदान साबित हुई है। बीते दशक में इस तकनीक के प्रयोग बेहद बढ गया है। भागदौड और तनाव भरी जिंदगी में बांझपन और किराए की कोख यानी सरोगेट मदर्स का चलन भी बढा है। बहुत से महिलाएं ओवम यानी अंडाणु न बननाए गर्भाशय का कमजोर होनाए थ्रेटंड एबरेशन और हेबिचुअल मिसकेरिज जैसे मामलों के कारण मां नही बन पातीं थी। 

महिलाओं में 30 के बाद और पुरूषों में 35 वर्ष के बाद प्रजनन क्षमता कम होने लगती है। आयु बढने के साथ ही महिलाओं में डिम्ब ग्रंथियों से स्त्री बीज कम संख्या में उत्सर्जित होने लगते हैं और वे आसानी से निषेचित नहीं होते हैं। साथ ही जीन से जुडी विकृतियों के बढने का भी खतरा

What Every Woman Needs To Know About Ovarian Cancer

Ovarian cancer - the cancer of ovaries has been known as a ‘silent killer' in the past because it's hard to diagnose. Its symptoms are:

• Persistent tummy or pelvic pain
• Increased tummy size or persistent bloating – not bloating that comes and goes
• Difficulty eating and feeling full quickly

Some women may also experience other symptoms like:

• The need to wee more frequently
• Changes in bowel habit
• Extreme fatigue or pain

If you have these symptoms more than 12 times in a month, you should seriously consider going to see your doctor.

According to the American Cancer Society about 1 in 75 women will get ovarian cancer in her lifetime, but young women are rarely affected. The risk escalates starting at age 63

Are you taking right treatment for PCOS..??

By Dr. Shobha Gupta

Some Facts-

• 1 in 10 woman has PCOS in India
• 50% of women don’t even know that they has it 
• Every second patient in Delhi are suffering from PCOS
• Ovarian drilling in PCOS can destroy your eggs permanently

PCOS – Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is an incurable disorder that affects 1 in 10 women and over 50% do not know that they have it unless and until they go for a checkup. Poly-Cystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common hormonal imbalance disorder which causes irregular menstrual cycle in women, obesity, unwanted hair growth and infertility. It mostly affects women of reproductive age from puberty to menopause i.e. 12-45 years old. 

Every second patient, I treat in Delhi has PCOS. In PCOS patients there are sufficient number of eggs which helps in conceiving but PCOS patients do not have that capacity where their eggs develop itself for pregnancy. In a research by USA, few years ago it was found out that via laparoscopy or key-hole surgery the ovaries are punctured with a small needle carrying an electric current or using laser to voluntarily breech the ovarian capsule. This surgery can lower male hormone levels and help with ovulation. But it indeed needs lot of alertness by the doctors as there are various risks are associated with it like infections from the incision,

Winter and pregnancy care

By Dr. Shobha Gupta

Pregnancy is the hormonal, metabolic and physiological changes in your center of gravity that make you tired and sick sometimes if not well taken care. When you are pregnant you need to take some extra care during winters. Pregnant women may feel less cold as compared to non-pregnant ladies because of higher rate of metabolism. But need of being careful against winter is more as illness affects welfare of not only mother but also of baby.

Pregnant ladies must continue with their walk once or twice a day and antenatal exercises as before the winter, one can change the timings if suitable from foggy mornings to warm sunny noon hours or early evenings depending on individual convenience. Physical activity is important to be continued as before but while going out in cold, keep well covered and warm.

During journey or social and family engagements, don't overexert and take rest in between. Adequate sleep should be ensured to recover from fatigue. Cold and fatigue together make the pregnant lady fall sick easier than others. Proper rest promises good growth of baby as well, while sickness may restrict it.

Keeping these precautions in mind, would-be-mothers can enjoy good health in pregnancy and ensure healthy little ones. Here are few handful tips in this regard:

BALANCING IRREGULAR MENSTRUAL CYCLE

By Dr. Shobha Gupta

Very important tips for women facing irregular cycles and few important things to reduce the pain naturally.

1. Eat healthy diet include plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet. It will help normal your cycle. Take more pulses in your diet as they are low fat, high in fibre, with no cholesterol, low glycemic index, high in protein and nutrients.
2. Have lots of water and reduce or eliminate caffeine like coffee, tea, chocolate, colas or alcohol. It would help flush the system and keep cells rejuvenated.
3. Take adequate sleep as it will help restore the reproductive system. Lack of sleep can disrupt your cycle.
4. Manage your weight. Your weight could be the highest contributing factor for irregular periods. Go for a gradual weight loss. Manage it with light exercises

SLEEP WELL FOR YOUR FERTILITY

By Dr. Shobha Gupta

Not getting enough sleep. It could be bad for your fertility. According to a research, women can experience irregular periods due to poor sleep habits. This in turn increases chances of infertility and miscarriages. Poor sleeping habits can also lead to weight gains which could again lead to fertility related issues. While we sleep, our body repairs cells and regulates our hormones, in addition to many other processes. Leptin is one of these special hormones. Some studies have indicated that leptin levels outside an ideal range can have a negative effect on egg quality and outcome during in vitro fertilization. During sleep, leptin levels normally rise. When women do not get sufficient sleep, the leptin levels decrease and affect the ovulation and thereby fertility as well.

So, Sleep well!!

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ARE YOU A COFFEE DRINKER?

By Dr. Shobha Gupta

Are you a coffee drinker? It’s time to give it up! Caffeine is thought to restrict the growth of a developing baby by constricting blood vessels and reducing blood flow to the uterus. What’s more, a few studies have indicated that excessive consumption of caffeine if it’s more than three cups per day then it may contribute to fertility problems as well.

Caffeine may impact the ability to become pregnant. Several studies have shown that caffeine increases the length of time it takes to conceive. One study showed that women who drank more than one cup of coffee a day were half as likely to become pregnant per cycle as compared to women who consumed less. Another study in patients undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) demonstrated that women who consumed even modest amounts of caffeine (50 mg) were likely to have decreased live birth rates. While the exact mechanism by which caffeine affects fertility is unknown, the answer may be related to the ability of caffeine to influence the quality of the developing oocyte (egg). Preliminary studies in mice and monkeys suggest caffeine inhibits oocyte maturation. An immature oocyte does not fertilize and therefore is unable to produce

SPERM COUNT DECLINES WITH AGE

By Dr. Shobha Gupta

Studies have shown that age of male is directly associated with a decline in semen volume, sperm motility, and sperm morphology. Many studies have claimed that pregnancy rates decrease between 23% to 38% in comparisons between men under 30 and men over 50. Sperm count declines with age, with men aged 50–80 years producing sperm at an average rate of 75% compared with men aged 20–50 years. Increased paternal age has also been correlated to schizophrenia-(impaired thinking, emotions, and behaviors).

MOTHER'S LAP IVF CENTRE

The Mothers Lap is a world class advanced fertility, IVF and Surrogacy centre based in Pitampura, New Delhi. This Center is the brightest ray of hope for all those couples who have been trying for years to conceive. The clinic provides the treatment to childless couples, also provides treatment for male and female infertility, diagnosis, counseling and