Pelvic examinations during labor are used for several purposes, among them assessment of cervical dilatation, effacement, station of the presenting part, presentation, position, and pelvic capacity.Instruction in these techniques is particularly important for those health care providers involved in labor management, including physicians, nurses, midwives, paramedics and EMT personnel.

Welcome to the next episode of Fertility Focus Podcast!

If you’ve been trying to conceive and still not seeing results, it’s time to look beyond female fertility alone. Did you know that 50% of infertility cases are due to male factors?
This episode from Fertility Focus dives deep into male infertility, how semen analysis works, what your reports really mean, and what to do if the numbers don’t look right.

We bust myths, decode complex terms, and offer science-backed clarity on improving chances of conception.

What we covered:
✅What is semen analysis, and why is it important?
→ It checks sperm count, movement, and shape, all critical for natural conception.
✅When should a man get a semen test done?
→ After 12 months of trying to conceive, or after 6 months if the female is over 35.
✅Can semen quality be judged by its colour or thickness?
→ No, only lab analysis can determine true sperm health.
✅What are the prerequisites before giving a semen sample?
→ 2 to 5 days of abstinence and sample collection at a proper lab, not at home.
✅Can sperm count be too low even if the volume looks normal?
→ Yes, concentration matters more than total volume.
✅What is the difference between total sperm count and concentration?
→ Count is the total number of sperm in the ejaculate; concentration is per ml.
✅Why does one man have 2 million count and another has 100 million, despite similar lifestyles?
→ Hormonal levels, genetic factors, or testicular issues may be at play.
✅Can a very low sperm count be increased with treatment?
→ Sometimes yes, especially if it’s due to hormone imbalance or infection.
✅What lifestyle habits reduce sperm count and motility?
→ Obesity, smoking, stress, lack of exercise, poor diet, and steroids.
✅What is sperm motility, and why is it important?
→ Motility is how well sperm can swim to reach the egg. Without it, fertilisation is unlikely.
✅What are progressive vs. non-progressive motility types?
→ Progressive means forward movement; this is needed to fertilize the egg.
✅What causes poor sperm motility (Asthenozoospermia)?
→ Often infections, poor lifestyle, or damage to mitochondria in sperm.
✅Can poor motility be improved?
→ In many cases, yes—through infection treatment, lifestyle change, and antioxidants.
✅What is sperm morphology, and how much does it matter?
→ It's about sperm shape. While poor shape doesn’t always stop pregnancy, extreme defects like globozoospermia do.
✅Can someone have 0% normal sperm morphology and still conceive?
→ Yes, studies show conception is possible if count and motility are good.
✅Why do semen reports vary from time to time?
→ Illness, stress, sample error, and abstinence period can all affect reports.
✅What if sperm count and motility are fine but pregnancy still isn’t happening?
→ Advanced tests like DFI (DNA Fragmentation Index) or ROS (oxidative stress) may be needed.
✅What is DFI and who should get it done?
→ DNA Fragmentation Index helps identify sperm DNA damage; best for smokers, failed IUI/IVF cases, or unexplained infertility.
✅What is hemizona assay and why is it done?
→ It checks sperm’s ability to bind with the egg’s outer layer—helpful in unexplained infertility.
✅What causes blood in semen or sudden colour changes?
→ Usually infection or trauma, and rarely can indicate cancer. Always consult a urologist.
✅What to do if no semen comes out during ejaculation?
→ It could be retrograde ejaculation. A urine test may help recover sperm.

Infertility isn’t just a female issue. Every couple trying to conceive should consider a complete semen evaluation by a trained expert. Don’t rely on guesswork or myths. Get real answers from real tests. If your report is confusing or concerning, we’re here to help.

Watch the full episode to get clarity!
Book your consultation with our fertility experts today and move forward confidently on your parenthood journey.

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Dilation and curettage (D&C) is a procedure to remove tissue from inside your uterus. Doctors perform dilation and curettage to diagnose and treat certain uterine conditions — such as heavy bleeding — or to clear the uterine lining after a miscarriage or abortion.

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In patients age ;::25, HPV DNA testing is the preferred next step in management if the initial cytology shows ASC-US. In this method, samples are collected for both cytology and reflex HPV DNA. If cytology results are positive, HPV DNA testing is performed. If cytology results are negative, the sample for HPV DNA is discarded. HPV DNA testing along with Pap smear at 3 years is recommended if initial cytology shows ASC-US but HPV DNA testing is negative

Breast lumps facts Breast lumps can be caused by infections, injuries, non-cancerous growths, and cancer. Breast cancer usually causes no pain in the breast. The symptoms of breast cancer include painless breast lumps, nipple discharge, and inflammation of the skin of the breast. The chances that a particular breast lump could be cancerous depends on many factors, including past medical history, physical examination, as well as genetic and other risk factors. The only way to be certain that a lump is not cancerous is to have a tissue sampling (biopsy). There are several ways to do the biopsy. The treatment of a breast lump depends on its cause.

Tennis elbow or lateral epicondylitis is a condition in which the outer part of the elbow becomes sore and tender. The forearm muscles and tendons become damaged from overuse — repeating the same strenuous motions again and again.

When foreign organisms such as bacteria enter the body, the immune system sends white blood cells to fight the infection. This causes swelling (inflammation) at the site of infection and the death of nearby tissue, creating a hole called a cavity, which fills with pus to form an abscess.

The colonoscope is slowly withdrawn during this screening colonoscopy down from the transverse colon, back around the splenic flexure, and down the descending colon, and reveals this finding a colonic diverticula. Diverticulosis is a common, acquired, age-related occurrence affecting over 50% of the... western adult population over the age of 50. It is seen rarely in Africa and Asia where the dietary fiber content is traditionally higher. Thus most investigators feel that low fiber diets are related to the development of this condition. Ironically, colonic diverticula are not true diverticula but rather pseudodiverticula in that the sac includes layers of the mucosa and submucosa that push through rather than include the outer muscular layer. As with the small bowel the colon has an inner circular muscular layer, but the outer longitudinal layer is composed of three bands of muscle that run the length of the colon known as teniae. Diverticula occur in rows between the mesenteric and two antimesenteric teniae where the colonic wall is further weakened by the defect caused by the perforating vasa recti artery which supplies the colonic mucosa. Occasionally, the anatomic propensity of diverticula to form in rows is quite apparent as seen when this clip is replayed in slow motion. Most often, however, the arrangement of the diverticula appears random due to the angulation of the bowel and thickening of the semi lunar folds. The conditions that cause these pulsion diverticula are not know with certainty but may include high intrahaustral pressures, muscular hypertrophy, and age related alterations in collagen cross linking. Diverticula can bleed or can abscess and perforate. The incidence of diverticulitis or diverticular bleeding is in the range of 1:1,000 patients with diverticulosis.

The DASH diet is a lifelong approach to healthy eating that's designed to help treat or prevent high blood pressure (hypertension). The DASH diet encourages you to reduce the sodium in your diet and eat a variety of foods rich in nutrients that help lower blood pressure, such as potassium, calcium and magnesium.

Appendectomy (midline caecum)

Usually a sebaceous cyst grows very slowly and doesn't cause pain. However, they can become inflamed or infected, with the overlying skin becoming red, tender, and sore. Sometimes, they occur on a site that is constantly irritated, such as a cyst on your neck that rubs against your collar.

we use a single, tapered PDT dilator and kit . All the equipment and supplies listed must be present at the bed-side, because there is no time to go looking for supplies if an airway emergency occurs during the procedure. Two teams are used simultaneously. One team manages the endo-tracheal tube, and the other manages the placement of the tracheostomy tube

What is tropical sprue? Tropical sprue is diagnosed when somebody has long-standing GI problems and has visited tropical regions in the past. It's thought to be caused by bacterial overgrowth and often leads to villous atrophy.

Major signs and symptoms include enlargement of the liver and spleen (hepatosplenomegaly), a low number of red blood cells (anemia), easy bruising caused by a decrease in blood platelets (thrombocytopenia), lung disease, and bone abnormalities such as bone pain, fractures, and arthritis.

This video: Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is a persistent opening between two major blood vessels leading from the heart. The opening, called the ductus arteriosus, is a normal part of a baby's circulatory system before birth that usually closes shortly after birth. If it remains open, however, it's called a patent ductus arteriosus. A small patent ductus arteriosus often doesn't cause problems and might never need treatment. However, a large patent ductus arteriosus left untreated can allow poorly oxygenated blood to flow in the wrong direction, weakening the heart muscle and causing heart failure and other complications. Treatment options for a patent ductus arteriosus include monitoring, medications and closure by cardiac catheterization or surgery.

Endoscopic finding in a patient with a typical rectal cancer (adenocarcinoma)

The term labiaplasty refers to a procedure that reduces the length of the labia minora. It is the most commonly performed female genital plastic surgery procedure and it can relieve symptoms women experience from twisting and tugging of the labia. Women opt for surgery for a variety of reasons, including pain from twisting and tugging of the labia when riding a bike or during intercourse, itching and irritation, and self-consciousness.

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Spinal Fusion operation