Is infertility only a women’s issue? No! Not at all! Out of 10 cases we get for fertility, 3-4 are concerned with male infertility. A recent research states that sperm count in men has decreased about 50 percent in the past few years. The reasons for low sperm count are unknown. However, it can be […]
Continue ReadingHave you been thinking about fresh vs frozen embryo transfer lately? We got some answers for you here. During an IVF cycle, the fertility specialist retrieves your eggs. If you have several eggs retrieved, the expert then creates several good quality embryos by fertilising the eggs with sperm. You can freeze these extra embryos for […]
Continue ReadingBring joy in the life of childless couples by helping them create their family. Egg donation is the best option for women who suffer from fertility issues and are unable to get pregnant. Mirage Healthcare can help you to use eggs from donors around the world. However, if you want to use eggs of your […]
Continue ReadingIf you have been trying to get pregnant more than a year, and unsuccessful, it is wise to get a second opinion. Why would you do the same thing again and again if there is no outcome? I would say your fertility clinic or the specialist you see is not investigating your fertility properly. They […]
Continue ReadingIf you have been trying to get pregnant and failed a lot of times, you are not alone! Many people across the globe suffer fertility issues. If you are unable to conceive even after unprotected sex for a while, then you must seek medical advice. I know the journey of people trying to fall pregnant […]
Continue ReadingThere’s no denying that obesity is on the rise in Australia. This is not good news for Australia, with major implications for our health care system. But most importantly, if you are obese, it’s not good news for you. Carrying excess weight can have a huge impact on your long-term health, so now is the […]
Continue ReadingThe number of hospital admissions for weight loss surgery has more than tripled in the past decade as more Australians become morbidly obese. New data released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare shows there were 22,7000 admissions to hospital for weight loss surgery in 2014-15, up from 9300 in 2005-06. The increased need […]
Continue ReadingBariatric surgeries, such as a gastric bypass or gastric sleeve, are performed to help obese people lose the weight they haven’t been able to shed otherwise. But can these procedures help with other factors that affect health as well? Can bariatric surgery actually “cure” type 2 diabetes? The answer is a qualified “yes.” “Doctors don’t […]
Continue ReadingPeople with diabetes and severe obesity who had metabolic surgery were much less likely to die from diabetes or any other cause than those who received drug therapy alone. ‘Metabolic surgery reduces mortality and macrovascular complications in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus compared to medical therapy: a meta-analysis’ (Abstract no. 136), the researchers assessed […]
Continue ReadingCarrying extra weight can increase the risk of developing gallstones, which could mean remove the gallbladder through surgery. Gallstones can impact the function of the gallbladder and other organs, and cause severe pain. Breaks down fat The gallbladder is a small organ found in the upper part of the abdomen. Its function is to store […]
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