What to do before getting pregnant

Top tips for getting pregnant

I see many patients struggling with infertility and they all have different stories to tell

about their infertility journey. Today the lifestyle we live is the biggest reason that affects thousands and lakhs of couples to become infertile. Sometimes it literally broke my heart when I listened to their stories but being and Infertility specialist, it is indeed my duty to give my best advise to all the couples across the globe to live healthy and give them the best tips to follow for their fertility. Here are certain tips that you need to keep in mind and follow religiously to conceive: 

1. First of all your age matters a lot:  

For a woman the best reproductive years are in her 20s. When a woman reaches her thirties, her fertility will gradually decline, particularly after the age of 35. In your early 30’s you only have a 20% chance of getting pregnant. So, plan early. 

2. Lifestyle choices: 

How you live is the another important factor to be considered. If you are prone to take alcohol, smoking, drugs or taking medications such as painkillers and anti-inflammatory, it will definitely hamper your chances of getting pregnant on your own and then you need to seek a fertility expert. Abstain from such choices. 

Can being overweight lower my testosterone levels?

Obesity is no doubt a major health challenge worldwide. Being overweight brings plethora of

health issues such as heart diseases, diabetes, hypertension, stroke, osteoarthritis and some cancers like colon and breast. And not only these, but obesity highly affects your sex life too. One is considered to be obese when you weigh more than 20% above of your ideal weight.

How obesity can affect your sex life?

Being overweight hinders stamina which is important to sustain sexual performance. It disturbs ones hormonal balance which in turn affects testosterone levels, causing loss of libido or low sex drive. Obesity also affects blood flow to the genitals and lack of blood circulation there causes erectile dysfunction.

Testosterone is actually an important male hormone which helps in development of male sexual organs and builds strong bones. Testosterone levels begin to rise at puberty and peak in early adulthood and then start declining with age. Furthermore, excess fat in the inner thighs and pubic region results in high testes temperatures of over 35°C. This may be

What are some possible causes of infertility?

In Today’s time lifestyle plays a pivotal role in your fertility. There are numerous issues which creates hindrances in becoming a parent. Here are 6 common causes which impairs infertility, please have a look:

Blocked fallopian tubes: Blocked or damaged fallopian tubes prevent sperm from getting to your egg for fertilization. This condition also prevents the fertilized egg from getting to your uterus. For a successful pregnancy to take place, your fertilized egg has to move to the uterus for growth. It is usually caused by pelvic inflammatory disease, sexually transmitted infections (such as chlamydia), and any history of uterine infection caused by abortion or miscarriage.

PCOS: Polycystic ovarian syndrome is very common today and it affects one in 10 women. It is a hormonal disorder, where small cysts grow at outer edges of the ovaries and it makes

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उत्तर - दर्द निवारक दवाएं सीधे किडनी पर प्रभाव डालती हैं जो कि सही नहीं है। दरहसल आजकल की बदलती जीवनशैली और खानपान में बदलाव की वजह से पीरियड्स के दिनों में बहुत अधिक दर्द की समस्या होना बेहद आम बात हो गयी है। संतुलित आहार और व्यायाम की कमी के चलते शरीर में सहन करने की शक्ति नहीं रहती है, जिससे दर्द का अनुभव ज्यादा होता है, इसके साथ-साथ कई बार पीरियट्स के दौरान फ्लो ठीक प्रकार से नहीं हो पाता है, जिस कारण महिलाओं को अधिक दर्द होता है।

वैसे तो हमे रोज व्यायाम करना चाहिए लेकिन इन दिनों में महिलाएं दर्द के चलते व्यायाम नहीं करती हैं। यह बिल्कुल गलत है। रक्त प्रवाह को अच्छा रखने के लिए और दर्द को दूर रखने के लिए व्यायाम जरूर करना चाहिए। कई बार हार्मोन की समस्या से भी ऐसी दिक्कतें आती हैं। अगर लगातार दर्द बना रहता है तो बिना देर

इनफर्टिलिटी भी दे सकता है थायराॅयड

संतान का सुख हर कोई लेना चाहता है। कभी-कभी कुछ कारणों से व लापरवाहियों के चलते छोटी सी समस्यांए बडा रूप धारण कर लेती हैं। जैसे कि थायराॅयड होने पर सामान्यतः दिमाग में दो ही बातें आती है कि इस बीमारी से ग्रस्त आदमी  या मोटा होता है या पतला, लेकिन थायराइड का संबंध इनफर्टिलिटी से भी होता है। इस बिमारी से ग्रसित होने की प्रवृत्ति महिलाओं  में पुरूषों से चार गुना अधिक होती है। चिकित्सकों का मानना है, कि इस बीमारी को नजरअंदाज करना सही नहीं है। समय रहते इसके इलाज का इंतजाम होना चाहिए, हालांकि आज की जीवन शैली में थाइराइड की बीमारी काॅमन है।

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Can PCOS/PCOD curable in a natural way?

According to a report published by Metropolis healthcare, one in every 5 woman in India is

suffering from PCOS. Having PCOD (polycystic ovarian diseases) or PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) is very common today especially at young age due to lifestyle habits. It's an endocrine disorder that has many symptoms, such as lack of or irregular periods, 'cysts' on the ovaries, fertility issues and weight gain. It can also cause excess body hair, acne, thinning hair and depression. Not everyone shows all these signs, however – it affects women in different ways. Untreated, it can sometimes lead to more serious conditions such as type 2 diabetes and heart problems, so don't ignore it.

Recently in a Karan Johar’s chat show actress Sara Ali Khan discloses that she was diagnosed with PCOD. “I was 96 kg, and I had PCOD. Because of that, I put on the amount of weight that I did. And it made it very hard for me to lose weight.

There are many treatments available to cure PCOS and treating infertility which is the ultimate result if you have PCOS but there are natural remedies too which can really be a great help to treat it.

Tips to overcome infertility

Many people in India are struggling from infertility and they all have different stories to tell about their infertility journey. Today, the lifestyle plays a pivotal role in your fertility; let’s see below some tips to overcome infertility permanently:

Let’s start with outing; don’t sit - go out and walk:  

Walking is an ideal pre-conception exercise. It is a great cardiovascular exercise especially if you step to a reasonable pace and it also helps to tone your legs, back and tummy. All these are very important in treating infertility as being fit is the most integral part of your conception plan. So, go for a regular walk in the morning and evening. 

Sugar is the biggest enemy:

Every time you eat foods that are high in sugar, your pancreas produce insulin to convert the sugar in your blood into energy.  And if this is repeated frequently, you may develop insulin resistance which results in diabetes. High levels of insulin slowdowns the ovulation process and causes PCOS, which further contribute to infertility issues.

Amenorrhea affects fertility

In today’s time, your lifestyle plays a pivotal role in your fertility; from what you eat to how

you live and what you think impacts the fertility in both males and females. In females these conditions can lead to amenorrhea. In literal terms amenorrhea means absence of menstrual cycle which can be due to hormonal imbalances or some medical problems. It occurs in females during the childbearing age who fails to menstruate. Women who missed at least 3 menstrual cycles in a row have amenorrhea.

Absence of periods is a major sign of amenorrhea but the other signs or symptoms along with it are milky nipple discharge, loss of hair and vision, headache, excess facial hair, pain in pelvic area and sometimes acne.

Do see your doctor if you have 3 missed periods in a row or you are 15 year and older and has no periods. Amenorrhea can occur for a number of reasons. Some are normal during the course of a woman's life, while others may be a side effect of medication or a sign of a medical problem.