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Videos
Fertility explained on video
Short, clear answers from Dr. Prachi Benara to the questions she hears every day in clinic. In English and Hindi, with new videos every week on YouTube and Instagram.
Videos
Short explainers from YouTube and Instagram
Straight answers to the questions she hears every day in clinic. Pick a format below. Videos load only when you press play, so the page stays fast.
Embryo glue: what it is and how it helps in IVF
The science behind this lab add-on and when it may be considered during embryo transfer.
IVF or “test tube baby”: what really happens
A simple walk-through of how eggs and sperm are brought together in the lab, step by step.
Infertility in India today
Why more couples are facing delays and why talking about it early makes a difference.
Understanding IUI
Who IUI suits, how it is done and what to expect, from her ten-part IUI playlist.
When everything looks “normal” but pregnancy doesn't happen
Factors that a routine evaluation can overlook, and what to ask your doctor about.
Your biological clock and egg reserve
Six daily habits for better egg quality
The thalassemia test to do before trying
Why folic acid matters so early
Rubella immunity before conception
Good to know
Things worth checking before you start trying
Short takeaways from her videos, written simply. Each one links to the full explanation in her own words.
Fertility runs on a timeline
Women are born with all the eggs they will ever have, and both their number and quality fall with age. An early AMH and scan check lets you plan with facts, not guesswork.
Watch the explanation →Habits shape egg quality
Sleep, stress, nutrition, movement and avoiding smoking and excess caffeine all play a part. No habit is a guarantee, yet steady daily choices support every treatment.
Watch the explanation →A five-minute blood test matters
Thalassemia carrier status often goes unnoticed in healthy adults. When both partners carry it, each pregnancy has a one-in-four chance of thalassemia major, so screening first is wise.
Watch the explanation →Folic acid starts before pregnancy
The baby's brain and spine form in the first few weeks, often before a test turns positive. Taking folic acid ahead of time, at the dose your doctor advises, protects that window.
Watch the explanation →Check rubella immunity
Rubella is mild in adults but can harm a baby's hearing, heart and eyes during pregnancy. A simple IgG test shows whether you need the MMR vaccine before you start trying.
Watch the explanation →A “normal” semen report isn't everything
Smoking can damage sperm DNA even when the routine count and motility look fine. Male fertility deserves the same care and attention as female fertility.
Watch the explanation →
Appointments
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