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Assisted reproductive technology ( ART ) is a general term referring to methods used to achieve pregnancy by artificial or partially artificial means. It is reproductive technology used primarily in infertility treatments. Some forms of ART are also used in fertile couples for genetic reasons . ART is also used in couples who are discordant for certain communicable diseases, e.g. AIDS , to reduce the risk of infection when a pregnancy is desired.. Examples of ART include in vitro fertilisation , intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), cryopreservation , and intrauterine insemination (IUI). There is yet no strict definition of the term. Usage of the ART mainly belongs in the field of reproductive endocrinology and infertility .
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Sperm analysis done for motility and liquefaction time. Can I impregnate my wife?
Liquefaction time more than 60 min; Morphology: Bifid tail & Giant Head (58%); pH - 8.5; Motility: 1st Hour 50% (AM -20%; MM - 10%; SM - 20%) & 2nd Hr : 15% (AM -NIL; MM - 5%; SM - 10%). Is it normal? Can I be a...
Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham, OBGYN
Had letroz, period cycle extended. IUI did not succeed, advised laproscopy where tubes were clear. Naturally best option?
Dear Doctor, I want to know whether there was a chance of conceiving as my cycle extended from 27days to 31days. I had letroz from my 2nd day of period to 6th day of period. I have been trying for past four March 2010 i had my first IUI done and...
Answered by Dr. Meenakshi Titoria Sahu, OBGYN
Sperm test found to have very severe oligoteratozoo with severe asthenozoospermia. ICSI or IVF only solution?
I did the sperm test and found to have Very severe oligoteratozoo with severe asthenozoospermia. What i can overcome this problem.There is no genetically in my family with such problem.I dont have budget to perform the ICSI or IVF.Is there any...
Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha, Internal Medicine Specialist
Using Retin A while pregnant. Should I abort my baby? Can ultrasound detect the birth defect of the baby?
hi, I have been using Retin A about 3 years already. I didn't know that Retin A shouldn't be used for a pregnant lady. Recently, I found out that I'm pregnant. I stopped from using Retin A when I was pregnant for 4-5 weeks. I quickly stop it when...
Answered by Dr. Meenakshi Titoria Sahu, OBGYN
IVF,poor quality embryo,tuberculosis,laproscopy
hi I am XXXXXXX I had undergone single time IVF and failed .Doctor said there must be some intrinsic problem with your eggs resulting poor quality of embro.I also diagonosed active tb as found both tubes blocked in...
Answered by Dr. Mitaly, General & Family Physician
Pain in urinary tract, pus cells found during urine test. Will this affect the IVF procedure?
My wife has gone IVF treatment on 19th of nov and she is taking medicines as advised , but she is suffering from pain in urinary tract some puss celsss 10-15 were found during tests of urine , will it effect the ivf procedure
Answered by Dr. Mohammed Tauseef, General & Family Physician
Trying to conceive after abortion. Developed an h.pylori infection. Will this affect fertility?
Please help... I was recently pregnant and had an abortion three months ago. I regret it deeply and really want to be pregnant again. I have diminished ovarian reserve on top of everything. NOW: In the past two...
Answered by Dr. Nandita Thakkar, Infertility Specialist
Lost fallopian tube. Taking a treatment for IVF. Should I go for the endometrial tb pcr test?
Sir, We are taking a treatment for IVF, reason is that my wife lost is both follipin tube during preganancy one by one , so Dr for IVF and suggest to asked for the andometrail TB PCR test before IVF, other test...
Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol, Infertility Specialist
Diagnosed with dermoid cyst on ovary. Feeling nausea, headache and bloating. Surgery needed?
Hi There. Just been diagnosed with 7.5cm x 5cm Dermoid Cyst on ovary. Am 43 yrs old,no children but was about to investigate fertility treatment. Am already booked to fly/travel 36 hrs door to door home in 3 weeks....
Answered by Dr. Asra Ishtiaq Ahmed, OBGYN
Pregnant. Blood test showed ALT 148 and AST 67. Should I be concerned?
I am 23 weeks pregnant. A routine blood test a week ago showed ALT 148 and AST 67 in my blood a little more than a week agao. A repeat test 3 days ago showed ALT 125 and AST 51. I have not touched a drink in 5 months...
Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko, General Surgeon
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Online Doctor Chat (24) - Assisted reproductive technology

Diet to conceive
Doctor : hi Doctor : how can i help you? User : hai how are you Dr. Doctor : hi User : may i know to whom i am chatting with Doctor : this User : i think you remember me Doctor : yes User : what kind of food has to be taken to conceive...
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Delayed periods, tests to confirm pregnancy
User : i think i could be pregnant. the first day of my last period was march 19 2010. i havent had my period this month and i'm having all symptoms of it except a positive test and severe pain. i've taken tests online and they all say i may be....
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IVF, previously treated with PCO
Doctor : hi Doctor : how can i help u User : hi doc, good after noon Doctor : ok User : i want to know about IVF treatment Doctor : sure User : basically the patient had gone some treatment for PCO Doctor : ok User : just to give some...
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Query about reliable pregnancy test
User : Hi. User : I need to ask a question regarding pregnency test User : pls reply User : does any body help here Doctor : hi User : i m on trial pls reply Doctor : proceed User : how will it get confirm without cst test User : pregnency...
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Fallopian tube block post TB and miscarriage, pregnancy chances
Doctor : hi xxxx Doctor : shall we continue from where we got cut off? User : Hi May i know ur name pls Doctor i m looking for a gynic User : definatly Doctor : I'm a general physcian xxx Doctor : My name is Dr.xxxx. User : but do u think...
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Public Forum (174) - Assisted reproductive technology

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Is there any laser treatment for closed tube ?
i need to ask the query about pregnancy , tube has been closed that s why our family doctor suggested to go for test tube baby center but please let me know is there any laser treatment for this?
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When can I conceive after a failed IVF procedure ?
Hi, I failed my first IVF procedure on Monday. I am now having my period . Can i try to conceive naturally right after my period is gone? Thx.
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Is there a permanent treatment for Glanzmans Thrombostania ?
Dear Sir, my wife is suffering from Glanzmans Thrombostania since 1992, we married in 1994 till childless, tried IVF 8 times with Dr. Malpani, Dr. Upadhaya and Dr. SV Desai of Ghatkoper but result was negative. Pl advice me weather I should further try or not. and weather any permanent treatment is available for the decease. pl advice
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Which is better fertygen or hCG ?
hi sir m rani 26yrs old healthy not having any healyh problem taking fertility treatment for abt 1 &1/2 and was 12wks pregnant(not confirm) ..but got my menses today. doc adviced me inj fertygen;wil fertygen give me fast result or hcg?pls guide me sir
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How can I get pregnant after an abortion last year ?
hi doc . i want to get pregnant but i haven t. i had aborted last year with pills and than with surgery also. hi doc. i m 24 yrs old. i had aborted last year with pills because of early pregnancy after merrieg. than i also aborted in hospital because of heavy blooding after taking pills. now days i have regular period . but i used to get dark...
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Is Klebsiella pneumonia curable ?
I just had semen culture report and it says that there is infection of Klebsiella pnuemonia. Is it cureable? how many days do I have to take a treatment for it? We are also having our infertility treatment going on, does this effect to it? Please answer. Thanks
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Taking fertility treatment, missed period, not ovulated. Normal while taking treatment?
Hello, I had an my last period started 11/26/12 And I has an Hsg 12/7/12 to check if my tubes were clear. My menses have always been like clockwork 30 day cycle. I have still not received my menses or ovulated. I had a blood test for both. I was seeking fertility treatment due to male factor infertility not because of any problem I had myself....
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Infertility treatment
I just want to know the infertility treatment facilities available there?
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After taking endogest 200 I missed my periods & test showing negative. Am I pregnant ?
30yrs undergoing for infertility treatment i am confused that i m pregnant ? i m 30yrs old undergoing for infertility treatment after taking endogest 200 i missed my periods but after making test it is negative my LMP is 30nov i m confused that i m pregnant?
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I want to know about Endogest 200mg and progyuava 2mg and what effect it will do?
hello, I (32 yrs) and my wife (28yrs) are undergoing infertility treatment since last 2 months .After HSG test of my wife, doctor looked for follicile on her 11th day and said that it got ruptured.Doctor prescribed endogest 200mg and progyuava 2mg for 14 days. Please let me know when is endogest 220mg and progyuava 2mg prescribed and what effect...
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