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What Is Secretory or Non-Obstructive Azoospermia?
Secretory azoospermia is the most severe type of azoospermia, that causing the sperm count to be zero due to a lack of sperm production in the testis. The causes of secretory azoospermia are diverse, such as testicular problems, hormonal alterations, exposure to toxins, genetic disorders, etc. Read more
Male Fertility Testing - How Do You Know if You Are Infertile?
When there are fertility problems, a specialist should be consulted for a study. The main male fertility test is the seminogram, although it is not the only one. The FISH of spermatozoa, seminal culture, hormone analysis, etc. also provide information on the male's reproductive capacity. Read more
Is Egg Donation Dangerous? - Health Risks & Side Effects for Donors
The risks of egg donation are minimal if the donor carries out all the necessary controls to avoid ovarian hyperstimulation. Read more
Second month of pregnancy: symptoms in the mother
When a woman is 2 months pregnant, she is likely experience the impact of hormonal changes, something that may alter her emotions. However, physical body changes aren’t noticeable at a glance yet. Read more
What Types of Sperm Morphological Defects Exist?
Sperm morphological defects that cause teratozoospermia or teratospermia (abnormal morphology) can be in the head, midpiece/neck, and/or tail. Read more
What Does Leaking Amniotic Fluid Feel Like? - Signs & Causes
Are you pregnant and wondering if you're leaking amniotic fluid or if something else is going on? Amniotic fluid may be confused with discharge or urine, but they can be easily differentiated. Learn what to do in the event of amniotic fluid leakage, what are the most common symptoms and the causes here. Read more
Chances of Achieving Pregnancy with Oligospermia
Achieving a pregnancy with oligozoospermia is possible thanks to assisted reproductive technologies, namely in vitro fertilization and ICSI. Read more
Blocked Fallopian Tubes - Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment
Blocked Fallopian tubes is one of the most common causes of female infertility. In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) is recommended in most cases to achieve pregnancy with success. Read more
What Are Family Planning Methods? - Your Reproductive Health Options
Family planning allows everyone to make informed choices about their reproductive health. It includes birth control methods and fertility treatments. Read more
What Is Time-Lapse Technology in IVF? - Definition & Benefits
Time-lapse embryo monitoring systems allows embryologists to see the entire process of embryo development by means of videos, without altering the culture conditions. Read more
Kallmann Syndrome (KS) - Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Kallmann Syndrome (KS) is a genetic disorder caused by a lack of GnRH (gonadotropin-releasing hormone), responsible for releasing vital hormones for the adequate funtioning of the body and sexual development. Read more
Seventh Month of Pregnancy - Symptoms & What to Expect
The main symptoms of the seventh month of pregnancy are exhaustion, stretch marks, insomnia, and back pain. The five senses of the baby are almost fully developed. Read more
