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By Dr. Shilpi Khare — Fertility, IVF & Women’s Health Specialist Poor semen parameters—such as low sperm count, weak motility, abnormal morphology, and high DNA fragmentation—are often linked to oxidative stress. This is a condition where harmful free radicals damage sperm cells faster than the body can repair them. The good news is that antioxidants can significantly improve sperm health, especially when combined with lifestyle changes and medical guidance. Here is a clear,

By Dr. Shilpi Khare — Fertility, IVF & Women’s Health Specialist Oligozoospermia refers to low sperm count, a common male infertility condition. While the diagnosis can feel alarming, the encouraging reality is that oligozoospermia is highly treatable, and many men go on to father healthy children naturally or with assistance. Below is a clear, point-wise guide to understanding and treating low sperm count. What Is Oligozoospermia? A sperm concentration of less than 15 millio

By Dr. Shilpi Khare — Fertility, IVF & Women’s Health Specialist Azoospermia — the complete absence of sperm in the semen — can be worrying for couples, but it is important to know that zero sperm count does NOT mean zero chances of fatherhood. With advanced reproductive techniques, many men with azoospermia can still become biological fathers. What Is Azoospermia? Azoospermia means that no sperm are detected in the semen even after detailed microscopic examination. It may be

By Dr. Shilpi Khare – Gynecologist, Obstetrician & Infertility Specialist, Lucknow www.drshilpikhare.com 💡Understanding Endometriosis Endometriosis is a common yet often underdiagnosed condition where the tissue that normally lines the inside of the uterus (endometrium) starts growing outside it — on the ovaries, fallopian tubes, or pelvic lining. These tissue growths respond to monthly hormonal changes, causing inflammation, pain, and sometimes scarring or adhesions inside

By Dr. Shilpi Khare – Gynecologist, Obstetrician & Infertility Specialist, Lucknow www.drshilpikhare.com Understanding PCOD PCOD (Polycystic Ovarian Disease) is one of the most common hormonal disorders affecting women of reproductive age. It occurs when the ovaries produce an excess amount of androgens (male hormones), leading to irregular menstrual cycles, cyst formation on the ovaries, and hormonal imbalance. While PCOD is not a rare condition, it is often misunderstood —

Explained by Dr. Shilpi Khare – Gynecologist, Obstetrician & Infertility Specialist, Lucknow In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) is one of the most advanced and effective treatments to help couples conceive when natural conception isn’t possible. IVF means fertilization outside the body, where the egg and sperm are combined in a lab and the resulting embryo is placed back into the uterus. At drshilpikhare.com, we follow a step-by-step, personalized IVF protocol to give every couple

by Dr. Shilpi Khare – Gynecologist • Obstetrician • Infertility Specialist, Lucknow Introduction Finding out that one or both of your fallopian tubes are blocked can feel devastating. You may hear the word “IVF” and wonder if it’s your only option. At our clinic (visit drshilpikhare.com), we often see couples in this situation, and the answer is: No, you don’t always have to go straight to In Vitro Fertilization — but it may be the most effective route depending on your case.

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