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Plain-language articles and video advice from Dr. Sharmin Afroz on ‘Infertility’.
Excess weight can affect ovulation in women and sperm quality in men. Even a modest weight loss can improve the chance of pregnancy for many couples.
Vitamin D deficiency has not been proven to directly cause infertility, but research links it with reproductive health. Correcting a deficiency before pregnancy is sensible.
When a couple cannot conceive, testing only the wife is not enough; male factors are often involved. Sperm, hormone and lifestyle problems are the main causes.
When a husband visits home for a short time, timing the visit around ovulation and getting both partners checked in advance improves the chance of pregnancy.
Egg quality depends mostly on age, but a healthy weight, not smoking and controlling health conditions help create the best environment for your eggs.
Male infertility can stem from problems with sperm production, hormones or the passage of sperm, and investigation usually begins with a semen analysis.
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Dr. Sharmin Afroz
Obstetrician, gynaecologist & infertility specialist
Serial & chambers
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Labaid Diagnostic Center
Mirpur-1, Dhaka
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Anwer Khan Modern Medical College & Hospital
Dhanmondi, Dhaka
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