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Oasis Fertility, Banashankari Celebrates its Achievements and Cheerful Baby Shower Event

Jul 29, 2024 by Mansi Praharaj 0 Comments #Banashankari, #Co-founder and Medical Director, #Consultant & Fertility Specialist, #Dr Durga G Rao, #Dr Sushma B R, #Dr. Prinka Bajaj, #Oasis Fertility

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Banashankari, July 29, 2024 – Oasis Fertility, a leading provider of fertility care in India, today announced a double celebration: successfully treating almost 1500 people aspiring parenthood and hosting a cheerful baby shower event, marking significant milestones in fertility care. Oasis Fertility, Banashankari has transformed the local fertility care landscape with its state-of-the-art infrastructure and patient-centric approach, earning the trust of couples in the nearby regions.

Since its Inception, Oasis Fertility, Banashankari has successfully helped couples achieve their dream of parenthood through advanced procedures such as IVF, ICSI, TESA, and various sperm selection methods like microfluidics, along with oocyte and sperm cryopreservation, and fertility-enhancing surgeries. The introduction of cutting-edge fertility treatments, including CAPA – IVM, ERA, PGT-A, has positioned Oasis as a leader in reproductive healthcare in the region. The center has earned various accreditations and accolades for its commitment to quality and excellence in patient care.

Reflecting on the past year, Oasis Fertility, Banashankari has continually strived to provide the best possible outcomes for the couples seeking parenthood, achieving an impressive success rate in pregnancy treatments. The center’s dedication and expertise have made it a trusted name in fertility care, marked by the successful execution of numerous complex fertility treatments. Many patients with advanced age above 40 years have successfully conceived, patients with multiple abortions have conceived with the help of IVF & PGT-A and are successfully continuing their pregnancies, and patients with multiple implantation failures have conceived on the first attempt with the help of advanced and expert treatment available here.

Dr. Durga G. Rao, Co-founder and Medical Director of Oasis Fertility, said, “Breaking the societal misconceptions around IVF is prominent. Scientific evidence consistently shows that IVF babies are as healthy as their naturally conceived counterparts. Recent advancements in fertility treatments have significantly improved success rates, providing hope and solutions to countless couples. At Oasis Fertility, we are committed to debunking myths and providing factual information to empower our patients. Our customer testimonials and research insights stand as evidence to the safety and efficacy of IVF and other assisted reproductive technologies.”

Dr. Prinka Bajaj, Consultant & Fertility Specialist, Oasis Fertility, Banashankari, said, our mission is to make advanced fertility care both accessible and successful for everyone. By leveraging the latest scientific advancements and compassionate support, we aim to help every patient achieve their dream of parenthood, fostering hope and creating families across diverse communities.

Dr Sushma B R, Consultant & Fertility Specialist, Oasis Fertility, Banashankari, said, “This is a proud moment for us at Oasis Fertility. Our dedication to providing top-notch fertility treatments to the local community is highlighted by the successes we have achieved.”

In celebration of World IVF Day, Oasis Fertility launches the “Break the Test Tube/Break the Taboo” campaign from July 25th to 28th across all its centers in India. This initiative challenges societal stigmas around IVF and raises awareness about the safety and advancements in Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART) and busting IVF myths.

Looking ahead, Oasis Fertility aims to expand its reach and impact further. It proposes to introduce new services and open additional centers all over India, making advanced fertility care accessible to more individuals and couples seeking parenthood.

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Assisted Reproductive Techniques can bestow Parenthood upon HIV Couples

Dec 1, 2021 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments #Co-founder & Medical Director, #Dr Durga G Rao, #Oasis Fertility

Author: Dr Durga G Rao, Co-founder & Medical Director, Oasis Fertility

The immense joy and satisfaction of parenthood should not be denied to anybody. But in some couples, ethical concerns pop up and kill the desire to have a biological child. In the case of couples who are seroconcordant (both the partners are HIV positive) or serodiscordant (one partner is HIV positive and the other is not), the yearning for a child gets laden with guilt, fear, uncertainty, and hopelessness. The parenthood dream gets overpowered by the fears of women getting infected during the process of conception or vertical transmission (transfer of HIV from mother to child) either during the time of delivery or during the breastfeeding period. So, should couples with HIV infection give up their dreams of having a biological child? Not necessary in today’s era of advanced medical management. Newer treatments and Assisted Reproductive Techniques can help these couples in becoming happy parents with healthy children.

Does HIV impact fertility?

Globally, about 37 million are infected with HIV and almost 80% of them are of reproductive age. HIV-positive women are prone to gynecological diseases like pelvic inflammatory disease and cervical dysplasia which can impact fertility or increase the risk of complications during pregnancy. Sperm motility, morphology is affected in the case of HIV-positive men. Also, hypogonadism, impotence, erectile dysfunction are observed more commonly in these men.

Can HIV couples conceive naturally?

Of course, Yes. Preconception Counseling plays a crucial role as it helps the couple get a clear picture of the risks involved and also the possible outcomes. If the male partner is HIV-positive while the female partner is unaffected, the male partner would be advised to take up antiretroviral therapy to reduce the viral load, and the female partner can go for PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) to protect herself from the transmission. The couple is advised to have unprotected intercourse only around the time of ovulation. This method will help many couples who have normal ovarian reserve with no tubal pathology and normal semen parameters to conceive naturally. Not only that, children born to them have a very high chance of being HIV-negative. PrEP is another new treatment process that can be beneficial but we have to wait and watch. If only the woman is HIV- positive and her husband is HIV – negative with her viral load being undetectable, she can try for pregnancy through self-insemination during the time of ovulation. Elective cesarean delivery, neonatal prophylaxis, and avoidance of breastfeeding are shown to reduce the transmission from mother to child. If pregnancy is not achieved, then the couple can go in for assisted reproductive techniques.

Fertility Treatment Options for HIV couples:

Medical advancements have resulted in a significant increase in the life expectancy of HIV patients and hence their desire for a child has to be supported.

The assisted reproductive technique is the best and safest method that can avoid sexual transmission of the disease. If a male is HIV-positive, sperm washing technique is used that eliminates the risk of transmission to a great extent after which IUI (Intra-uterine Insemination) or IVF (In Vitro Fertilization)/ICSI (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection) is performed. Seroconversion was not observed in the female partner and neonatal transmission was absent when the viral loads in HIV-positive men were undetectable. HIV -1 RNA testing on the semen sample helps to detect very low viral loads also which can be undetectable in the blood sample. The significance of the presence of viral RNA in semen sample on the risk of transmission is not very clear.

Fertility treatments help in minimizing the risk of HIV transmission thereby helping the couples achieve parenthood. But several barriers prevent HIV couples from accessing the technologies for reproductive health. The major intention of advanced fertility treatment is to offer safer pregnancy and delivery options to HIV couples.

Fertility centres need to follow strict guidelines while handling the samples of HIV couples through the way of decontamination of labs, proper waste disposal, and taking all necessary precautions like processing and storing specimens from infected individuals in a dedicated area.

As the saying “Knowledge is Power”, HIV-infected individuals have the right to know the possible treatment options, risks involved, etc. that can help them in making informed decisions regarding their reproductive desires. Adoption is also one of the options that can bring the joy of parenthood in their lives!

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Oasis Fertility’s groundbreaking initiative to beat COVID apprehensions with IVF @ Home

Sep 30, 2020 by Gouri Achary 0 Comments #‘IVF @ Home.’, #Dr Durga G Rao, #Dr Krishna, #Mr Kiran Gadela, #Oasis Fertility

Oasis Fertility – leaders infertility care, announced the unveiling of a groundbreaking initiative, ‘IVF @ Home’ to beat the COVID apprehensions and fears patients have while seeking treatment at Hospitals, in these unprecedented times. This is the first such initiative in the country, where IVF is being provided at the doorstep of the fertility care seeker.

The section of the population impacted significantly by COVID are couples aspiring to be parents through IVF treatment. However, the pandemic compelled them to postpone the decision and continue to do so even now as the fear of COVID infection hasn’t subsided and apprehensions of visiting a hospital continue. Most couples opting for IVF treatment are those who exhausted all other options of conceiving children, in the process would have frittered away valuable years, some even crossing their prime reproductive years. Any further delay in seeking IVF care may permanently close the window of opportunity for many, as they would get biologically older to bear healthy offspring. To address the concerns and fulfil the dreams of such aspiring parents, Oasis Fertility is launching the ‘IVF @ Home.’

“Infertility is a global public health issue and in India, one in 6 couples suffer from infertility, the chances of a woman getting pregnant actually deteriorates with every passing month, as fertility is time-sensitive, hence it is believed that couples who make it to a fertility clinic immediately after trying to have a baby naturally for a year have got higher chances for conception. It’s also a fact that a woman with a positive attitude has a higher chance of getting pregnant than a woman who has stress. A recent study found that women with high levels of alpha-amylase, an enzyme that correlates with stress, have a harder time getting pregnant” says Dr Durga G Rao, Medical Director and Co-Founder, Oasis Fertility.

“There are no signs of COVID subsiding and makes sense for couples to not to delay having a baby any further. We realized the main concern of patients is being scared to seek IVF treatments during COVID times, the delay in having a baby is creating undue stress, therefore we came up with a very innovative, unique and first of its kinds idea of offering all our deserving patients a solution of IVF treatment at home, Dr Durga G Rao adds.

Oasis Fertility has framed a comprehensive SOP for providing care through IVF @ home, from the insights gained over a decade in treating patients. As per the SOP, treatment will be provided at the patient’s home through contactless patient engagement, the visits to the Clinic are restricted now. A dedicated Nursing Manager will render customized, flexible White Gloves Medical Support and ensure periodic Virtual Doctor Consultations. The nurse assigned to each patient is trained to carry out treatment protocols at the patient’s home. IVF journey during pre COVID period involved about 14 to 16 visits by the patient to the clinic, prior to embryo transfer to the women. The visits to Clinic through IVF @ home, are now curtailed to four including for Ultrasound scans, while the rest of the treatment is rendered at home.

Dr Sandeep, Clinical Head, Oasis Fertility, says, “This is definitely a forward-thinking initiative to reach out to the patients in the current unprecedented circumstances and fulfil their dreams of parenthood in the secure confines of their homes. The protocols are framed scrupulously to be breach-proof as we take IVF treatment out of the clinic to the patient’s doorstep.”

Mr Kiran Gadela, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Oasis Fertility, says “Oasis Fertility has been in the forefront of innovation and clinical excellence, during COVID times we have created some robust SOP’s to treat our patients as the safety of the patients is our highest concern. We are launching this very unique initiative of IVF @Home, to enable patients to avail the opportunity of fertility treatment from the comfort of their homes.

A dedicated Nursing manager will be allocated who keeps monitoring the treatment remotely with virtual consultations with our doctors and a nurse would be deployed at patients home to monitor, give injections and get the investigations done from the comfort of the patients home, we also would be extending white gloves medical support to the patients at home.“

Dr Krishna, Scientific Head and Chief Embryologist, Oasis Fertility; says “We are very excited to launch IVF @ Home which can bring smiles to thousands of childless couples who have always desired to have a child, but due to COVID scare are not venturing out. With this, the stimulation, monitoring, injections all part of IVF Care will be done at home, the only occasions when the patient has to visit the Clinic are for the egg pick up and its transfer.