The male reproductive system consists of a pair of testes, accessory glands and a system of ducts. The male reproductive organs are the testes and produce spermatozoa or sperms. It also secretes male sex hormone named as testosterone.
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Category Archives: Pregnancy
Amniocentesis – Prenatal Diagnosis of Genetic Disorders
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‘Amniocentesis’ is a medical test for prenatal diagnosis of genetic disorders in the fetuses. A small quantity of amniotic fluid is withdrawn in an aseptic manner and cultured in the genetic laboratory to investigate the chromosomal abnormalities. The test is usually done between 15- 20 weeks of pregnancy. Continue reading
In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) – What is it? To whom it is done?
What is it? In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) is a treatment procedure of assisted reproductive technologies adapted to infertile couples to have a baby. ‘In Vitro’ means outside the body. So in this procedure the sperms and oocytes are fertilized outside the body in a laboratory dish. After fertilization of the oocytes the embryos are transferred on 3rd or 5th day for normal implantation and pregnancy. This procedure is rather expensive due to usage of hormones for down regulation and super ovulation.
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Prenatal Care of Pregnancy
Prenatal care of pregnancy is very important for development of a healthy baby and to prevent any pregnancy complications. Therefore pregnant women should be monitored right from the day of diagnosis of pregnancy till the delivery of the child. Continue reading
Diet and Care to be taken during Pregnancy
During pregnancy period, a woman needs to take more nutritious diet than usual days. Double the amount of vitamins, minerals and salts have to be taken. Continue reading
A Well Balanced Diet helps to Become Pregnant
Latest research done by a team of researches from Manchester Metropolitan University revealed that a well balanced and controlled diet increases the possibilities of becoming pregnant and delivering a healthy baby. Continue reading
Exercising by pregnant mothers helps to build up intelligence in babies
Intelligence is defined as the cognitive ability to do diverse activities easily is generally hereditary and runs in families. The gene that influence this trait is not identified, but it appears to be linked with complex interactions. This intelligence is also influenced by environmental factors as seen that it increases with age from babies to adult life. Continue reading