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Bina, a 29-year-old living in a sun-drenched village near Berhampur, Odisha, seemed to have it all. She spent her days tending to her family’s vegetable patch, walking to the local market, and living life under the vast, open sky. To any observer, Bina was the embodiment of natural health. Yet, for three years, a positive pregnancy test remained a distant dream. "How can I be lacking anything?" Bina asked, her voice trembling during her first consultation. "I live under the o

The Story: Meet Gitanjali In the quiet, rhythmic hum of a pottery-making village near Khurda, Odisha, 24-year-old Gitanjali was losing a battle she didn't even know she was fighting. In her village, a "round face" was traditionally seen as a sign of health and prosperity- a blessing. But for Gitanjali, that roundness felt like a mask hiding a growing internal crisis. When the Cycles Stop, the Mystery Begins For two years, Gitanjali watched her body become a stranger. Her peri

In the wrestling pits of Jharsuguda, Odisha, Bikram was a force of nature. At 33, he was the literal "picture of vitality"- muscular, disciplined, and possessing the kind of stamina that made him a local legend. To his community, Bikram was the gold standard of health. Yet, for five years, a quiet shadow hung over his home. Despite their best efforts, Bikram and his wife, Anjali, could not conceive. While Anjali spent half a decade undergoing invasive tests, scans, and minor

For generations, women have been told that severe agony is just the "price" of womanhood. We whisper about it in hushed tones, pass around hot water bottles, and tell each other to "be strong." But what if that pain isn't a badge of honour, but a biological SOS? Today, we’re breaking the silence. Following our discussion yesterday on the [Gut-Womb Connection] , we’re diving into a story that highlights why "normal" cycles shouldn't be a monthly battle.   The Story: Deepanjali

If you have been trying to conceive for months or years, you are likely familiar with the clinical routine: ultrasounds, blood tests, cycle tracking, and the anxiety of waiting for reports. But what happens when the reports come back "perfect," yet the pregnancy test remains negative? This is the maddening reality of "Unexplained Infertility." It is a diagnosis that feels like a dead end. However, emerging science suggests that the answer may not lie in your reproductive orga

Navigating the panic of low AMH and finding hope beyond the numbers. If you are trying to conceive, there is perhaps no moment more terrifying than sitting across from a doctor, watching them circle a number on a lab report, and hearing the words: “Your time is running out.” For many women, that number is AMH  (Anti-Müllerian Hormone). In the world of fertility, AMH has developed a fearsome reputation. It is often viewed as the definitive countdown clock, the final verdict on

She was thin, so they said she was "weak." They were wrong. In the world of women's health, appearances can be deceiving. We often associate hormonal imbalances like PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) with weight gain, but for many women, the struggle is invisible. This is the story of Sunita, the myth of Durbalata , and the science of Lean PCOS.   The Story: Meet Sunita Sunita, a 23-year-old from a village near Puri, was the envy of her friends. She was slim, energetic, and se

For many couples, a "normal" lab report feels like a clean bill of health. But in the world of fertility, a piece of paper that says everything is "fine" can sometimes be the biggest obstacle to finding a solution. At Santaan, we believe that understanding the quality of the cargo is just as important as the speed of the messenger. Here is the story of Nilkantha and Tapaswini, and the science of why "normal" isn't always enough.   The Story: Beyond the "Empty Lap" Nilkantha,

Why "Everything Looks Normal" is often the hardest diagnosis to hear Some diagnoses hurt not because something is wrong, but because nothing seems to be. When couples are told "everything looks normal," it is often treated as the end of the conversation when, in truth, it may only be the beginning.   When the Reports Are Normal, but Life Isn't  In fertility clinics, 'unexplained infertility' is a real medical category. It means that standard evaluations of ovulation tests, se

Understanding Uterine Receptivity through the story of Meena and Gagan. In the world of fertility, we often focus intensely on the quality of the embryo, the "seed." But a seed, no matter how perfect, cannot thrive if the ground where it lands is not ready to nurture it. This concept is known as Uterine Receptivity , and for many couples facing recurrent pregnancy loss, it is the missing piece of the puzzle.   A Heart-Wrenching Beginning Meena (24) and Gagan (28), a couple fr

Is Infertility Only a "Woman’s Problem"? In many villages across Odisha and rural India, when a couple struggles to conceive, the pressure almost always falls on the woman. She is taken to temples, given herbal remedies, and subjected to endless medical tests. But recent data tells a different story. It is time to break the silence on Male Factor Infertility . At Saantan IVF , we want to educate our community that conceiving is a partnership, biologically and emotionally. The

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Fertility counseling is a therapy that can help people or couples struggling with infertility. It is a great way to have emotional...

Achieving hormonal balance is crucial for fertility. Regular ovulation and a healthy pregnancy become more attainable when your hormones...

It is certainly a misconception that painkillers can be safe during pregnancy. However, it is not. Painkillers can cause severe harm to...

Secondary infertility refers to a condition which causes when you already have a child and are trying to conceive another, however, it...