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How important is testing for Eggs? Women undergoing IVF treatment are often advised for tests of ovarian reserve. The results of these tests are used to counsel women regarding success of fertility treatment . If you are desperate in attempting for pregnancy or planning to delay childbearing then should always test your ovarian reserve.   What is ovarian reserve testing? Ovarian reserve is a term used to describe the functional potential of the ovary and reflects the number and quality of oocytes within it. Such a test helps you to know your reproductive potential and plan a pregnancy accordingly. Reproductive potential can be affected due to conditions such as treatment for cancer, endometriosis or pelvic surgeries. Why ovarian reserve testing done? In women attending for fertility treatment, a test of ovarian reserve guides in outcome of fertility treatment. It can predict the chances of pregnancy with or without treatment. It also help...

Surgeries that can enhance fertility Fertility enhancing surgeries are usually advised to young women with suspected minimal to moderate disease of tubes, ovaries or uterus. These surgeries may enhance the rate of spontaneous pregnancy or IUI treatment. Usually such surgeries are done by experts through laparoscope to prevent damage to pelvic organs. Fertility enhancing surgeries in female infertility Myomectomy  : Uterine fibroids are the most common tumours in the female. Fibroids in infertile women undergoing assisted reproductive treatment can decrease success rates than do age-matched women with no fibroid. Removal of fibroids(myomectomy) can help these cases. However, myomectomy is restricted to women with unexplained infertility. If you have fibroids growing into the uterine cavity then you are more likely to benefit after  myomectomy . Higher pregnancy rates can be achieved after laparoscopic removal than open surgery. This procedure can be considered i...

Which is the most common hormone disorder found in women? Polycystic ovary syndrome ( PCOS ) is extremely prevalent and probably constitutes the most frequently encountered endocrine (hormone) disorder in women of reproductive age. Having the disorder may significantly impact the quality of life of women during the reproductive years, and it contributes to morbidity and mortality by the time of menopause. What are the disorders associated with PCOS? PCOS women are at increased risk for coronary heart disease and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Their risk factors include central obesity, hypertriglyceridemia, low levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, hypertension, and elevated fasting plasma glucose concentrations. PCOS women should undergo screening for hypertension, abnormal lipid profiles, insulin resistance, and reproductive disorders including cancer of endometrium. What is PAO? A subgroup of women (up to 30%) may have subtle abnorma...