Lifeline opens fertility institute
(cz) The Lifeline Institute of Fertility Expertise (LIFE), a department of Lifeline Multi-Speciality Hospital, was inaugurated in Chennai recently by Tamil Nadu Minister for Social Welfare, Poongothai Aladi Aruna. The Minister unveiled the plaque on this occasion.
LIFE, comprising seven members, is headed by Dr Uma Ramesh. Today, infertility among couples is on the rise. About 15 per cent to 20 per cent of married couples are affected by this problem. “There is an increase in infertility among young couples mainly due to the stress, anxiety, long working hours and unhygienic food. At Lifeline, we have set up a high-end fertility clinic which would not only treat these couples but also counsel them,” said Dr J S Rajkumar, chairman, Lifeline Multi-Specialty Hospitals.
The Minister, in her inaugural address, said one should be aware that infertility is the outcome of poor sexual practice. Sustained medical practice and prevention of sexually transmitted diseases will prevent up to 30 per cent to 40 percent of infertility. The Indian Council for Medical Research has unveiled guidelines to regulate infertility treatment in India, she added. more…
From: »Chennai Online«