Dilatation & Curettage- It a minor procedure done under short anaesthesia, wherein the cervix is dilated and uterine cavity curettage done gently. Often performed as a day-care procedure. Performed by the Gynaecologist in cases of Missed or Incomplet

What is endometriosis and adenomyosis? This is a condition where the endometrial lining cells grow outside the endometrial cavity. If it occurs in the ovaries, it forms chocolate cysts. In the uterine wall it forms adenomyomas. Such patients often ha

When all demonstrable causes of infertility have been ruled out, we label it as unexplained infertility. In such patients there should be no evidence of ovulatory dysfunction, both the tubes should be normal and patent, there should also be no uterin

What is ovulation monitoring? This is an Ultrasound done abdominally Or vaginally to assess the growth of the follicles or eggs so that the proper timing of ovulation can be ascertained. This is an important tool in Infertility workup. Intercourse ca

As a continuation of my previous update on irregular menses and it's management as a part of infertility treatment, the causes may be PCOS at one end and impending ovarian failure atv the other end Treatment of PCOS involves lifestyle management by w

Tuberculosis is a very important cause of infertility. This can cause tubal damage and tubal blocks. Damage to the tubal cilia is an important cause of ectopic pregnancy. Tuberculosis can also cause endometrial scarring and damage which affects impla

What is unexplained infertility. This is a diagnosis of exclusion. Here all the basic tests like documentation of ovulation by USG, confirming tubal patency by hysterosalpingography , postcoital test for assessment of cervical factor, ruling out endo

What is ovulation monitoring? This is an ultrasound done vaginally Or abdominally to assess the growth of follicles or eggs si that proper timing of ovulation or the fertile period can be ascertained. This is an important tool in infertility work up.