3. Who needs an HSG test
• Every woman who experiences infertility
should have her uterus and fallopian tubes
evaluated.
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4. How is the HSG performed?
• The test is done by inserting a catheter (tube) into the uterus and
injecting a dye through the tube. An X-ray is taken to determine
whether the dye passes through the open ends of the fallopian
tubes. If the dye emerges from the end of the tubes, they are not
blocked. If HSG is being done under Fluoroscopy, you will be able to
watch on a TV screen as the dye fills the uterus and flows into the
fallopian tubes. An X-ray is taken to determine whether the dye
passes through the open ends of the fallopian tubes.
After the HSG Test, there may be a small amount of spotting and/or
menstrual-like cramping. After returning home, normal activities
may be resumed.
• The test may also reveal other fertility problems, such as fibroid
tumors, structural abnormalities and endometrial polyps. In some
cases, the dye actually clears away blockages in the fallopian tubes,
and restores the woman's fertility.
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Email: dr.richa.katiyar@gmail.com
5. What is IVF?
• IVF stands for in vitro fertilization. IVF refers to the process
of achieving fertilization between the sperm and ovum in
the laboratory under artificial conditions, and placement of
the dividing zygote into the uterus of the mother.
• In vitro literally means 'in glass' and with this form of
assisted conception, fertilization takes place in a glass (or
more commonly, plastic) dish in the laboratory. (At one
early stage, scientists used test tubes for fertilization, hence
the term "test tube baby".) IVF was originally devised to
overcome infertility caused by blocked or absent fallopian
tubes. Today, IVF is used to treat many more reproductive
problems, including irregular ovulation, low sperm count or
motility, and unexplained infertility.
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6. What is Mini-IVF/ Soft IVF
• The Mini-IVF treatment is a holistic in vitro
fertilization treatment, but it differs from
Natural Cycle IVF in its use of a minimal
amount of oral medication to stimulate the
ovaries to produce the maximum amount of
"quality" eggs your body can produce in one
cycle.
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7. Common Causes of In fertility
• Fibroids
• Endometriosis
• PCOS
• Blocked Fallopian Tubes
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8. About Dr Richa Katiyar
• MD (AIIMS), Gold Medalist
• MBBS (SNMC)
• Work Experience
• La Femme, Fortis Hospital (2006- )
Rockland Hospital, Qutub Institutional Area (2004 to 2008)
Indraprastha Apollo Medical Centre, VasantKunj, New Delhi (2005 to 2007)
Flight Lt. RajanDhall, Fortis Hospital, VasantKunj (2009-)
• Research
• MD Thesis at AIIMS: Estimation of Feto Maternal hemorrhage after Chorionic Villus Sampling using
KleihauerBetke test and rise in Maternal Serum Alpha feto protein
• Kiel School of Gynaecological Endoscopy and Reproductive Medicine: Relation between 20-hour
motility of sperm and fertilisation and pregnancy in IVF/ET, a retrospective study
• Special Interests
Infertility and Assisted Reproduction, Fetal Medicine, Minimally Invasive Surgery (Gynecological
endoscopic/ laproscopic surgery)
Dr. Richa Katiyar, Web: www.how-to-get-pregnant.in
Email: dr.richa.katiyar@gmail.com
