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Carrier Screening for Couples: Who Needs It and Why
Carrier screening is a blood test that shows if you silently carry a gene for an inherited condition. It matters when both partners carry the same one.
Dr. Rukkayal Fathima
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Sperm DNA Fragmentation Test: DFI Results and Treatment
A sperm DNA fragmentation (DFI) test shows how many sperm carry broken DNA. High levels can follow heat, smoking or varicocele and are often treatable.
Dr. Rukkayal Fathima
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Blood Group Compatibility for Marriage: Facts vs Myths
Does blood group compatibility for marriage matter? ABO groups don't; the Rh factor does, and Anti-D injections manage it. What to test before marriage.
Dr. Rukkayal Fathima
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Consanguineous Marriage Meaning: Genetic Risks & Safety
Consanguineous marriage means marrying a blood relative, such as a cousin or maternal uncle. See the real genetic risk, the Tamil term, and how screening helps.
Dr. Rukkayal Fathima
FertilityDiagnostics
Fertility Test Before Marriage: Who Needs It & What's Tested
Is a fertility test before marriage worth it? Who benefits, which tests for her (AMH, scan) and him (semen analysis), and what results can and can't tell you.
Dr. Rukkayal Fathima
FertilityDiagnostics
Thalassemia Test Before Marriage: Tests, Results & Options
A thalassemia test before marriage shows if you carry the trait. How CBC and Hb HPLC work, what results mean, and the options if both partners are carriers.
Dr. Rukkayal Fathima
Male InfertilityDiagnostics
AZF Microdeletion Test: Y Chromosome Test for Azoospermia
The AZF microdeletion test is a blood test for missing Y chromosome genes in men with zero or very low sperm. AZFc often still has sperm; AZFa/b usually not.
Dr. Rukkayal Fathima
FertilityDiagnostics
Blocked Fallopian Tubes: Causes, Diagnosis, and IVF Success
What causes blocked fallopian tubes, how HSG finds them, whether you can conceive with one blocked tube, and when surgery or IVF gives the best chance.
Dr. Rukkayal Fathima
FertilityDiagnostics
Hyperprolactinemia & Fertility: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Understand hyperprolactinemia: its symptoms like irregular periods, causes like prolactinoma, and how treatments restore ovulation and fertility.
Dr. Rukkayal Fathima
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Thyroid and Fertility: How Hormones Affect Conception
Understand how thyroid disorders affect ovulation, TSH levels for IVF, and miscarriage risks. Learn about treatments to optimize your fertility.
Dr. Rukkayal Fathima
FertilityDiagnostics
Uterine Fibroids and Fertility: Impact, Symptoms & Treatment
Learn how uterine fibroids affect conception, pregnancy, and IVF success. Discover symptoms, diagnosis, and advanced fertility preservation options.
Dr. Rukkayal Fathima
FertilityDiagnostics
Uterine Polyps & Fertility: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
Discover how uterine polyps affect embryo implantation and fertility. Learn about symptoms, hysteroscopic removal, recovery timelines, and IVF success.
Dr. Rukkayal Fathima
Women's HealthDiagnostics
Anteverted Uterus: Meaning, Normal Size and Uterus Layers
An anteverted uterus tilts forward toward the bladder. It is the most common, normal position and does not affect pregnancy. See normal size and the layers.
Dr. Rukkayal Fathima
Male InfertilityDiagnostics
Klinefelter Syndrome (47,XXY): Signs, Diagnosis & Fertility
Klinefelter syndrome (47,XXY) means a man has an extra X chromosome. It often shows up as zero sperm, yet micro-TESE finds sperm for ICSI in about half of men.
Dr. Rukkayal Fathima
FertilityDiagnostics
Follicular Study: When It's Done, Follicle Size & Report
A follicular study is a series of vaginal scans from about day 8–10 that tracks an egg growing to 18–22 mm and confirms ovulation. See timing and report terms.
Dr. Rukkayal Fathima
FertilityDiagnostics
First Fertility Consultation: What to Expect, How to Prepare
Preparing for your first fertility consultation? Learn what medical history to bring, questions to ask, and how our Chennai specialists build your plan.
Dr. Rukkayal Fathima
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Female Fertility Evaluation: Guide to Tests & What to Expect
Discover what happens during a female fertility evaluation. Learn about hormone panels, pelvic ultrasounds, HSG, and how results guide your treatment plan.
Dr. Rukkayal Fathima
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AMH Test for Ovarian Reserve: Normal Ranges & IVF Success
Understand the AMH test for ovarian reserve. Learn about normal ranges by age, low vs. high AMH levels, and how it impacts your IVF or IUI success.
Dr. Rukkayal Fathima
DiagnosticsFertility
HSG Test: Is It Painful? Procedure, Results & Next Steps
Is the HSG test painful? Most women feel period-like cramps for a few minutes. See how it is done, how long it takes, and what to do after your result.
Dr. Rukkayal Fathima
DiagnosticsFertility
Hysteroscopy for Fertility: Procedure, Benefits, IVF Success
Learn how hysteroscopy for fertility detects and treats uterine issues like polyps and fibroids to significantly improve your IVF success rates.
Dr. Rukkayal Fathima
DiagnosticsFertility
Laparoscopy for Fertility: Benefits, Procedure & Recovery
Laparoscopy for fertility finds and treats endometriosis, blocked tubes and PCOS in one keyhole surgery; most women go home the same day and rest for 3-7 days.
Dr. Rukkayal Fathima