There are different types of B cells and T cells that have specific roles in the body and the immune system. B cells Memory B cells: Memory B cells circulate in the body to start a fast antibody response when they find a foreign substance. They remain in the body for decades and become memory cells, which remember previously found antigens and…
The ovaries can swell, leak excess fluid into the body, and produce too many follicles, the small fluid sacs in which an egg develops. Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome or OHSS usually results from taking medications to stimulate the ovaries, such as clomiphene and gonadotropins. It can also develop after IVF. Symptoms include bloating, constipation, dark urine, diarrhoea, nausea, abdominal pain, and…
Over the years, infertility may have been challenging the world but, we are stronger enough to face the challenges through various procedures. One of the most successful procedures for the same is IVF. Though couples consider this as their last option, they have to realize that IVF is the most promising and fruitful method to combat infertility. To understand the…
Babies bring warmth, happiness and light in a family. Their little feet bring the partners closer together and help them to live a relationship of love and happiness. Babies can create a bond of love to strengthen a couple’s commitment to each other by stimulating a matured personal growth. However, if infertility is acting as a barrier to your this…
Sonography, a medical term which you must have heard for sure. But, do you know what exactly sonography is? How does it work? How important is it? Here’s a quick guide about sonography which will answer all questions related to it. What Is Sonography? It is basically a diagnostic technique which was developed during the times of World War II.…
You may feel discomfort in your back or shoulders after a laparoscopy. It stems from the carbon dioxide gas used during surgery to inflate your abdomen for easier viewing of your organs. If you had general anesthesia, the breathing tube used during surgery may give you a sore throat for a few days. If you had general anesthesia, you’ll feel…
ICSI is often added to an IVF treatment to overcome male fertility problems or to help the fertilization process along when it might be a challenge. During ICSI, a single sperm is injected into a single egg and the resulting embryo is transferred to your uterus. ICSI is short for Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection, and it is most commonly used for couples with…