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HCG injection and its effect on pregnancy

How Does HCG Injection Help in Pregnancy?

The placenta naturally produces HCG during pregnancy, but in some cases, it is urgent to receive it as an injection. This hormone improves sperm parameters, balances both male and female hormones, helps the egg follicles grow better, and regulates ovulation. Therefore, the chance of pregnancy increases drastically after getting 5,000 to 10,000 units of this hormone.

How to Diagnose Early Ectopic Pregnancy Symptoms?

Ectopic pregnancy is a dangerous situation as it can cause permanent damage to the fallopian tube(s) and jeopardize the mother's life. Severe bleeding, sharp pain in the stomach and anus, pain in the neck and shoulders, pale skin, low blood pressure, and vomiting are the first and most important signs of ectopic pregnancy.
Semen Analysis

Semen Analysis: Procedure & Results

Semen analysis evaluates semen’s PH level, concentration, volume, amount of fructose, and appearance. It also estimates sperm count, shape, size, and motility. The results of this test help diagnose the cause of male infertility and determine whether vasectomy was successful.
Azoospermia treatment

Azoospermia Treatments (Obstructive & Non-obstructive)

Genetics, hormonal imbalance, infection, certain medications, trauma, and other factors may cause azoospermia. This disease is diagnosed through blood tests, image scanning, biopsy, and physical examinations. Both obstructive and non-obstructive azoospermia can be treated through open surgery, varicocelectomy, sperm aspiration, taking hormonal medications, and treating infection.
embryo gading

What Is Embryo Grading in IVF?

Embryos are graded based on their cells' number and appearance, inner cell mass quality, trophectoderm quality, and degree of blastocyst expansion. Fertility specialists examine three or 5-day-old embryos under a microscope to grade them as excellent, good, average, and poor.

Navigating Laparoscopic Surgery: A Comprehensive Guide

Laparoscopy is done to either find the cause of infertility or to treat the reproductive system. In this operation, the surgeon makes a small cut near the belly button and pumps carbon dioxide gas into the abdomen to have better operative space and visualization. Then, a surgical laparoscope is inserted in the abdomen to examine the organs or take samples from them. In the last step, the incisions are sutured and bandaged.