Dr. Abha Majumdar, Fertility Specialist. New Delhi

Cancer treatments, including chemotherapy and radiation, can have a significant impact on fertility. Fortunately, advancements in fertility preservation, particularly through In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), have provided cancer patients with the opportunity to preserve their fertility before undergoing aggressive treatments. Here's how IVF can help cancer patients safeguard their reproductive health. 1. The Impact of Cancer Treatment on Fertility Chemotherapy and Radiation: Both chemotherapy and radiation can damage the ovaries in women and reduce sperm count or quality in men. This can lead to infertility, which is particularly concerning for young patients or those wishing to have children in the future. Infertility Risk: Cancer treatments can cause temporary or permanent infertility, depending on the type of treatment and the patient’s age. It’s important for patients to discuss fertility preservation options with their oncologist before starting treatment. 2. IVF for Fertility ...

  Undergoing IVF (In Vitro Fertilization) can be an emotional and physically taxing experience for couples trying to conceive. While IVF offers hope, it also introduces challenges that can impact a relationship in various ways. It's important to understand how IVF might affect your partnership and how you can work together to strengthen it during this time. 1. Emotional Rollercoaster IVF can be emotionally overwhelming for both partners. The process is often filled with uncertainty, anxiety, and hope, which can lead to feelings of frustration, sadness, and disappointment, especially if the treatment doesn't immediately succeed. These intense emotions can put a strain on a relationship if they aren't communicated effectively. How to Maintain a Strong Partnership: Open Communication: Be honest with each other about your feelings, concerns, and hopes. Share your fears and anxieties without judgment. Validate Each Other’s Emotions: Recognize that each partner may react diffe...

 Dr. Abha Majumdar offers exclusive insights on the impact of pollution on fertility and pregnancy. In this video, Dr. Abha Majumdar discusses the significant effects of pollution on fertility and pregnancy. Learn how air pollution, chemicals, and environmental toxins can affect reproductive health, fertility rates, and the well-being of both mothers and babies during pregnancy. Get expert insights on how to minimize exposure and protect your health in polluted environments."  INTRODUCTION In recent years, there has been growing concern regarding the adverse effects of various environmental contaminants and stress on human reproduction. Industrialization, urbanization and rapid economic development have drastically changed the lifestyle and surroundings of humans. Many potentially hazardous chemicals are being released into the environment at an alarming rate, which may negatively influence all aspects of human health including the reproductive system....

    “Success is not just in the knowledge we acquire, but in the way we apply it, live it, and balance it with everything we cherish.” — Dr. Abha Majumdar  My lessons of life Looking back to a lifetime of being a doctor, a learner, a teacher, and a woman dedicated to her family and friends, I can summarize my life’s learning into four simple principles that I follow passionately:  1. Broaden our knowledge:   We must be constant learners and push ourselves to go outside our comfort zone. We must never assume that we know everything there is to know about what we do.  2. Apply our knowledge to practice:  New evidence-based knowledge and insights gained in academic environments must be applied in medical practices. No new knowledge can come from just theories that are not battle-tested and validated in the field.  3 . Execute with excellence:  A brilliant idea needs to be executed without which, the idea means nothing. Remember that ev...