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From meditation to socialising: How women can dodge stress during pregnancy
From meditation to socialising: How women can dodge stress during pregnancy

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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Postpartum Complications And How They Differ In IVF Pregnancies!
Postpartum Complications
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...
The Business Of fertility: Market Trends & Growth Opportunity In The IVF Industry
The Business Of fertility
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...
सर्वाइकल कैंसर प्रजनन क्षमता को कैसे प्रभावित करता है? – How Does Cervical Cancer Affect Fertility in Hindi?
Infertility can be a risk factor for cancer
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...
Infertility can be a risk factor for cancer
Infertility can be a risk factor for cancer
It has been seen that patients who got pregnancy after hormone treatment were at reduced risk but patients who did not get pregnancy despite these kind of treatments were found to be at higher risk to get breast cancer. In such cases, infertility rather than hormonal treatment could be the possible cause. Read More...
IQ of IVF Babies as High as that of Normally Conceived Peers
There is no evidence to support claims that babies born using In vitro fertilization (IVF) face higher health risks like congenital defects, said experts at a panel discussion organised here to dispel myths about assisted reproductive procedures.
Many studies suggest that almost all IVF babies are healthy, and any observed risks are minimal and comparable to those associated with natural conception, said Dr Puneet Rana Arora, Gynaecologist andfertility specialist (IVF), Centre for Infertility and Assisted Reproduction (CIFAR), Gurugram. Read More...
Late night shifts may impact fertility in the long term: Dr Puneet Rana Arora
A good night’s sleep and a healthy, active lifestyle without any addiction is a perfect recipe for nurturing one’s fertility in years preceding the stage when one starts planning about conceiving a baby. Gynaecologist and fertility specialist (IVF), Centre for Infertility & Assisted Reproduction (CIFAR), Dr Puneet Rana Arora states that as young, career oriented and fun-loving adults, both men and women tend to ignore the possible long-term impacts of tobacco or liquor addiction or late night shifts which impact different individuals in different ways, including reduced semen count in men and poor ovarian egg reserve in women. “Fertility is never a concern when you are young and carefree. Read More...
With egg freezing, motherhood is now in control of career-driven women
The technique has also gained more and more social acceptance over the years and is no more seen as a stigma. In most cases, the privacy of the egg preserver is strictly guarded and all rules and regulations stipulated by the government are followed to assist the preserver to exercise her options of child-bearing at a later stage. Read More...
Tips to curb infertility: Here's how to increase fertility for PCOS sufferers
Fortunately, all the symptoms of PCOS can be managed by making just a few modifications to everyday lifestyle. Dr Puneet Rana Arora suggested.. Read More...

Publications


Arora P, Polson D. Diagnosis and Management of Premature Ovarian Failure. The Obstetrician & Gynaecologist 2011 Apr1;13(2):67–72.
Arora P, Arora R, Cahill D. Essure® for management of hydrosalpinx prior to in vitro fertilisation-a systematic review and pooled analysis. BJOG. 2014 Jan 3. doi: 10.1111/1471-0528.12533
Arora P, Arora RS. Vitamin D Supplementation for Non-Western Pregnant Women The British Experience. Am J Clin Nutr 2007 Apr;85(4):1164-5.
Arora RS, Arora P, Prabhu HV, Eden TO. Subsequent Publication Rate of Studies from India Presented at the Annual Congresses of SIOP. Pediatr Blood Cancer 2012 Nov;59(5):956-8