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Dr. Rita Bakshi is the founder and chairperson of the International Fertility Centre, one of the oldest fertility clinics in India. She graduated from the Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi, and received her MBBS in 1983. She completed her MD (Gynae & Obs) from Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi in 1990.With over 38 years of experience, Dr. Bakshi is specially trained in infertility and women's health. She is internationally renowned for her pioneering work in assisted reproductive technology (ART), having trained in ART and IVF from the Institute of Reproductive Medicine, Kolkata.
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Fertility drugs for men are believed to improve [simple_tooltip text="testosterone" tooltip="Male sex hormone produced in the testicles that plays a vital role in reproduction and growth" ] levels by balancing the hormones. Thus, these drugs improve sperm health and may enhance men’s fertility. However, not much research has been conducted on how these fertility treatments affect men. Moreover, there are only a few drug options available that help in enhancing sperm production. Nonetheless, some research explains how the drugs can improve the condition of men with [simple_tooltip text="pituitary gland" tooltip="A small gland attached to the base of the brain" ]-related hormonal disorders (1). Keep reading the post to understand what reproductive medicines are available for men, how they act in the body, and their side effects. [mj-toc] Different Fertility Drugs For Men [caption id="attachment_876265" align="alignnone" width="720"] Image: iStock[/caption] Most of the conventional fertility drugs prescribed for women are also used to treat infertility in men as the same hormones control...
Fertility drugs for women were first offered in the United States in the early 1960s, and they have since assisted many women in becoming pregnant (1). The majority of fertility tablets increase the chances of conception by stimulating ovulation. In addition to infertility, these prescription-only drugs can be used to treat various medical issues in women. Read this post to learn more about fertility drugs, including their mechanism and various pros and cons of taking these drugs. [mj-toc] When Do Women Need Fertility Drugs? The World Health Organization (WHO) explains infertility as a disease of the reproductive system, defined by the failure to achieve a clinical pregnancy after 12 months or more of regular unprotected sexual intercourse (2). Despite the popularity of fertility drugs, the most commonly sought-after fertility service is fertility advice, with 7% of women reporting utilizing it. Fertility testing follows closely with 6%. At the same time, fertility drugs account for about 5% of couples seeking fertility...