Can a cancer patient undertake IVF treatment? Will it affect the baby?

Cancer is scary and being a cancer survivor comes with a lot of trauma on its own. Often times a lot of you who are looking to get away from the past traumatic experience attempt to start a family. A family will bring you joy and happiness and peace; however a lot of you may be worried that the cancer that you’ve already defeated may prevent you from starting and raising a family.

This is a difficult situation, the hard truth is that there are certain types and treatments of cancer that may cause you to be infertile, and however, the only way to know is to get yourself checked out by a trained physician, you can schedule a visit with us so as to get an accurate picture.

However, even if the cancer has left you infertile, that is by no means the end of the road. Here are a few of the ways you can start or expand your family even if cancer or its treatment has made you infertile.

• Egg donation for women (if your ovaries do not produce healthy eggs anymore)
• Sperm donation for men (if your testicles do not produce healthy sperm anymore)
• Surrogacy for women (if your uterus is not able to carry a pregnancy or it is unsafe for you to get pregnant)

If you or anyone you know is a cancer survivor and is looking to expand or start a family, get in touch and we’ll see if we can help you in this pursuit.

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Can you get pregnant if you have endometriosis?

Well, all of us have heard of Endometrium ever since our first period, however, the whole concept of endometriosis could be alien to some of us. Endometriosis is the inflammation of the tissue on the outside of the uterus. The result is often painful inflammation. The tissue is similar in structure to the Endometrium which is on the inside of the uterus.

As you can imagine the inflammation on the outside of the uterus can be a significant obstruction to conception and by extension to pregnancy. The inflamed tissue can both block the release of the egg during fertilization and/or block the passageway of the sperm to the uterus thus eliminating the chances of pregnancy.

Some well-documented studies wherein women have had unprotected intercourse for a year couldn't conceive because of endometriosis. Fortunately, women nowadays have the option to opt for an IVF and this can increase the probability of conception and by extension the chances of a healthy pregnancy and child-birth.

Some experts may suggest surgery as a means to remove this obstruction. However, the majority of medical literature points to the fact that surgery, while effective in some cases can cause more problems than it solves. There's a possibility of scarring due to the surgery. In some cases, it has even lead to blockage in the blood flow wherein the healthy functioning of the reproductive organs have been obstructed. Therefore, it is the opinion of the author that surgery ought to be taken as an option only if all other means are exhausted.

The safest course and the ones with the least side-effects and highest chances of success is the IVF route. Before taking this route, your healthcare professional will conduct a thorough evaluation of your hormonal levels and other factors that affect your reproductive health. Hormonal treatments are often recommended in-order to normalize the Endometriosis and boost the odds of a healthy pregnancy.

If you or anyone you know is suffering from Endometriosis, you should reach out to us and we'll help recommend an appropriate course of action.

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Trickling in the initial trimester

Bleeding is considered to be quite normal in the first trimester of pregnancy. There are a lot of bodily changes that occur to a woman during her initial stages. Even though it will not be an alarming matter, one needs to find the possible reasons for spotting during pregnancy. 

Various causes of bleeding

Spotting or light bleeding in the initial stages of pregnancy can be considered to be normal if it lasts only for a day or two. Nearly 20% of women would experience spotting in the first trimester. However, they would have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby. 

• Implantation bleeding: light bleeding that occurs when the fertilized egg implants itself in the lining of the uterus is considered to be implantation bleeding. This would occur within six to 12 days of conceiving and would last for a few hours or days. 
• Miscarriage: at times, lighter bleeding might lead to heavy flow with pain, and this could be a sign of miscarriage. Usually, a lot of miscarriages happen in the first trimester itself. However, if there is a heartbeat found in the ultrasound, then they may not lose the baby but need to be careful. 
• Cervical polyp: rarely women would get polyps or finger-like growths near or on the cervix. This would lead to inflammation and irritation, which will eventually lead to bleeding. Through a pelvic examination, it is easy to diagnose and resolve the issue. 
• Intercourse or physical examination: the body will be sensitive than usual hence, anything that pokes could lead to bleeding. This includes intercourse as well as physical examination, and right after the act, a woman might see blood. The bleeding will go away on its own after a while. 
• Ectopic pregnancy: when a fertilized egg gets attached outside the womb, usually in the fallopian tubes. This would lead to bleeding and need to be medically treated. 
• Molar pregnancy: the placental tissue tends to grow abnormally due to a genetic problem during fertilization. In a molar pregnancy, the fetus may not grow at all, and this would cause a miscarriage in the first trimester. 
• Subchorionic hemorrhage: if the placenta gets detached slightly from the wall of the womb, a woman will bleed. A sac might form in the gap between these two. Depending on the size of the hemorrhage, the risk would also vary. A large hemorrhage might lead to miscarriage within the first 20 weeks of pregnancy. 
• Infection: An infection in the pelvic area or urinary tract or the bladder can cause bleeding or spotting. Bacteria, viruses, or fungi could cause it. 

Be it at any time when a woman bleeds during her pregnancy; it is better to consult the doctor on time. At Aikya Speciality Clinic,the doctor helps to identify the cause of spotting during the first trimester and provides the necessary support and care.

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