Which is the best medicine for increasing a low sperm count.. ?
One of the commonest requests I get is – Doctor , I have a low sperm count…
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Surgery for the future – enhancing function !
Typically surgery , has always been about correcting anatomical problems. If you broke a bone , the doctor joined it for you…
I am an embryologist and I love my job !
Dr. Saiprasad Gundeti, Chief Embryologist, MALPANI INFERTILITY CLINIC PVT. LTD. I am a Clinical Embryologist and I love my job. Every day, I …
Decoding Medical Gobbledygook now available for the Kindle
Our book, Decoding Medical Gobbledygook is now available for the Kindle !
Are patients stupid ?
Sometimes doctors get very upset by how poorly informed their patients are . They find it very frustrating when patients know so little about their medical problems ; …
Is bed rest after embryo transfer necessary ?
Will moving after an embryo transfer cause my embryos to get dislodged from the uterus ? Does being physically active affect the ability…
What every patient needs to know about the IVF lab
Saiprasad Gundeti Senior Embryologist, Malpani Infertility Clinic The IVF lab is the heart of an IVF clinic because this is where we…
The unhappy hospital CEO
Dr Desai is a bright young hospital CEO . After finishing his M.D. in internal medicine he completed his MBA and now runs a 100 bed multispecialty hospital. The hospital is…
Why are there so many "treatments" for failed embryo implantation ?
As an IVF specialist , one of the commonest questions patients ask me is – Why did my IVF cycle fail ?…
The 3 Ps for producing high quality patient educational content
One of the interesting things I learned at Healthwise is that while it is easy it is to write content , it’s …
Why patients come back for their second IVF baby !
Many patients who do IVF feel their life will be complete once they have one baby. If you have such a gorgeous kid, how can you …
IVF-FAQs – After the embryo transfer – Do’s and don’ts during 2ww
Do’s • Take your medicines properly. • Continue with your everyday normal activity. • Surround yourself with people…
How much easier is it doing a second IVF cycle after you have had one IVF baby ?
This is a guest post from an expert patient whom I respect. I asked her – How much easier is it doing…
IVF- FAQs – Can I see my embryos before the ET ?
Yes, good IVF clinic routinely show you your embryos before they are transferred to your uterus. It…
IVF-FAQs – Why are my embryos of such poor quality ?
Your embryos are graded according to their microscopic appearance and are given a rank (like grade A, grade B, grade C and so on). A day…
IVF-FAQs – When should I test for pregnancy after the transfer?
The two week wait ( 2ww) is one of the most exciting as well as one…
IVF FAQs – If my embryos do not implant , what happens to them ?
The embryo(s) which are transferred to your uterus are just microscopic ball of cells. You cannot see your embryo with your naked eye; …
Why donor egg IVF is a better option than surrogacy
Women are much more attached to their embryos than to their uterus. This makes perfect sense. After all , the high point of an IVF …
How to cope with the 2 ww
The 2 week wait after the embryo transfer can be the longest 2 weeks in your life ! After the embryo transfer, it can be very…
Why did my embryos not implant ?
When an IVF cycle fails , the first question patients ask is – Why didn’t my embryos implant ? The commonest answer they receive is – “ Implantation…
The HELP Patient Education Video guide series
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Nano IVF
With the mushrooming of IVF clinics all across the country, I hope that the quality of care for IVF patients in India will improve. Unfortunately, the tragedy…
Another very funny post by Dr Kishore Shah !
KAUN BANEGA MEDICAL CROREPATI The psychedelic blue whirling lights moved around as the winner of ‘Fastest finger first’…
How to delight your patients !
How to delight your patients ! from Aniruddha Malpani
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The HELP Video Guide to Ovarian Cysts
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IVF success story for couple from Mumbai
We are a couple from Mumbai who were trying to become parents after 2 years of our marriage (2007). But when it did not happen , we went to …
Why is IVF documentation so poor in India ?
I see lots of patients who have failed IVF cycles in other clinics . What breaks my heart is the poor quality of medical documentation …
Is a blastocyst transfer better than a Day 3 transfer ?
This is an excerpt from our forthcoming, book, The Expert Patient’s Guide to IVF. This being authored by our …
Why don’t patients fire their IVF doctor if they are not happy with him ?
I see a number of patients who have undergone multiple failed IVF cycles in a single clinic . While it is true that most IVF cycles will fail , …
How do I select the best IVF doctor ?
One of the greatest difficulties which IVF patients face is – How do I select the best IVF doctor for my IVF treatment. This is a major decision , and is…
How CSR can boost patient education in India
The amendments of the Indian Companies Act which have been recently passed now make it compulsory for companies to invest two percent …
Why free medical camps can be bad for your health !
I have observed that many hospitals are starting to offer free specialty medical camps. For example , IVF clinics offer fertility camps for women …
Why is the Indian government creating obstacles for IVF tourism ?
India is supposed to be a leading medical center for reproductive tourism. Patients come from all …
Try, try again until you succeed – IVF success story !
We got married in the year 2003, ours being a love marriage. Initially we thought that making a baby would come to…
Decoding Medical Gobbledygook
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The stem cell scam for patients with premature ovarian failure
Patients with ovarian failure can be quite desperate to have a baby. While many of them understand that their only medical treatment option would …
Why you may not get eggs during your egg collection
In most IVF clinics , egg collection is a routine procedure. Most patients will grow quite a…
Infertility doctors and irrational treatment
Infertility doctors can be very irrational at times. When patients approach them , they often forget that the real…
How to prepare yourself emotionally for an IVF cycle ?
This is a guest post from our expert patient, Manju Emotional preparation for an IVF cycle is as important as preparing yourself physically. Our mental and physical…
Why companies need to invest in employee wellness
Investing in the wellness of your employees from Aniruddha Malpani
Why should every couple going in for IVF also consider adoption ?
I am an IVF specialist, and many infertile couples I see are worried, depressed and frustrated . They come to me because IVF is their last …
Are IVF doctors overusing surrogacy treatment ?
India has the dubious distinction of scoring a number of medical firsts – for example, that of being the diabetes capital of …
Providing a second opinion when an IVF cycle fails
As a senior IVF specialist , I’m often asked to give a second opinion on the IVF treatment which patients have taken another …
When less is more – or is it ? The pros and cons of mini IVF
Patients with poor ovarian reserve can be extremely challenging. Because we know that not every egg …