What is Diminished Ovarian Reserve?
Diminished ovarian reserve is a condition where the quantity and quality of a woman’s eggs are lower than expected for her age affecting 10-30% of women presenting with infertility. AMH below 1.0 ng/ml and FSH above 10 mIU/mL and antral follicle count below 5 on...
How Age Affects Female Fertility?
Female fertility peaks in the late 20s with 25-30% monthly conception chance and begins declining after 30 with a significant acceleration after 35. Aging reduces both egg quantity and quality increasing risks of miscarriage and chromosomal abnormalities. By 40 the...
What is IVF Cost in India 2026 ?
A single IVF cycle in India costs ₹1,00,000 to ₹3,00,000 with standard packages between ₹1,20,000 and ₹2,50,000. ICSI adds ₹15,000 to ₹40,000 and PGT costs ₹50,000 to ₹1,00,000 and medications account for 30-40% of the total bill adding ₹40,000 to ₹90,000. Metro...
PCOS vs endometriosis:which affects fertility more?
PCOS is a hormonal disorder affecting 8-20% of reproductive age women that disrupts ovulation while endometriosis affects approximately 10% causing structural damage through inflammation and scarring. Up to 80% of PCOS women have ovulatory dysfunction and 30-50% of...
Dr. Hrishikesh Pai