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Many people take pride in working long hours and handling heavy workload. But what if they were told that this constant drive for productivity and being constantly connected could harm something very important: fertility? This issue affects both men and women, and it extends beyond couples who wish to have children. Know how daily habits can impact reproductive health, and five simple lifestyle changes that can help improve fertility.

Using screens in the evening exposes us to blue light, which lowers melatonin production. Melatonin is a hormone that helps regulate the sleep cycle. “When melatonin levels drop, our sleep cycles can be disturbed,” reproductive health expert Dr Puneet Rana Arora tells Health Shots. This makes it harder for our bodies to recover and maintain a healthy balance of hormones.

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Pregnancy stress may be caused by several reasons, such as hormonal fluctuation, bodily pain, anxiety of delivery, economic burden, and changes in relationships. Long-term stress during pregnancy, however, is undesirable, and the adverse effects are sleep loss, increased blood pressure, and even preterm labor or low birth weight.

Pregnancy is a time of transformation in a woman’s life, characterized by drastic physical, emotional, and psychological changes. Although it is a time of happiness and expectation, it also turns out to be a time of higher stress and tension. Proper management of stress and good mental health during pregnancy are essential for both the baby and the mother in formation. Dr Puneet Rana Arora, Gynaecologist & IVF Expert, Director-CIFAR, Gurugram, shared tips for mums-to-be to take care of mental health.

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While IVF is a very effective and safe fertility therapy, it is also associated with an increased risk of complications in the postpartum period. Knowing this facilitates enhanced preparation and care. With proper monitoring, the majority of women who get pregnant from IVF can have an uneventful postpartum. In vitro fertilization (IVF) has transformed the branch of reproductive medicine, holding hope for millions of infertile couples. Although IVF pregnancies have healthy outcomes, IVF pregnancies are considered high-risk pregnancies compared to spontaneous conceptions. These risks persist during the postpartum phase, where the complications present differently or more frequently. Identification of these differences is critical for early intervention and maternal health. Dr. Puneet Rana Arora, Gynaecologist & IVF Expert, Director- CIFAR, Gurugram shares how postpartum complications and how they differ in IVF pregnancies. Read More...

Infertility has become an increasing problem everywhere, prompting a healthy fertility business driven by In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF). With altered lifestyles, late marriages, and medical conditions affecting fertility rates, the IVF market is experiencing massive growth. The business is no longer limited to hospitals—it's a booming business with investments, innovation, and globalisation. Increasing Demand for Fertility Services The application of IVF and other treatments for fertility is growing steadily. This increase has been due to increased infertility rates, increased levels of knowledge regarding treatment options, and increased societal acceptance of assisted reproduction. Most couples are also delaying the decision to have children, when usually they require fertility intervention. Fertility service providers and clinics are therefore registering increased patient volumes at all ages and segments. Read More...

गुड़गांव के CIFAR की गयनेकोलॉजिस्ट और IVF एक्पर्ट डॉ. पुनीत राणा अरोड़ा का कहना है कि, “सर्वाइकल कैंसर का प्रजनन स्वास्थ्य पर प्रभाव बीमारी के बढ़ने के तरीके और उसके इलाज के तरीके पर निर्भर करता है। सर्वाइकल कैंसर अक्सर शुरुआती चरणों में महिलाओं के कंसीव करने की क्षमता को प्रभावित नहीं करता है, लेकिन इलाज के लिए इस्तेमाल की जाने वाली प्रक्रियाएं प्रजनन क्षमता को प्रभावित कर सकती हैं। जैसे कोन बायोप्सी या लूप इलेक्ट्रोसर्जिकल एक्सीजन (LEEP), जो आमतौर पर असामान्य सेल्स में बदलाव को हटाने के उद्देश्य से किए जाते हैं, आपके सर्वाइकल को कमजोर कर सकते हैं। इससे समय से पहले जन्म और गर्भपात का जोखिम बढ़ जाता है।” Read More...