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 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.
LIFE caters to treatments from Simple Intrauterine Insemination
to IVF/ ICSI (test tube babies) along with a Certified Sperm and
Embryo Bank as a part of this department. They also have
Micromanipulaor, Cryo Preservation Unit & Laminar Air Flow. This
department comprises the latest equipment with an in-house
delivery suite for high-risk pregnant patients.
The high-end instruments in the department, experience of the
personnel, maintenance and handling of the lab makes this
fertility unit a fully equipped one. "We at Lifeline are
currently providing various modalities in our department which
includes Counselling, Ovulation induction, follicular studies,
sedimentation method and in vitro fertilisation. And we are also
planning to expand our division into oocyte freezing, laser
assisted hatching and pregnatic diagnosis in the near future,"
said Dr Uma Ramesh in her address.
A book on unique treatment, 'Naveena Sigichai', written by Dr
Rajkumar and published by Kizhakku Padipagam, was also released
by the Minister. The first copy of the book was presented to Dr
Jaya Sridhar, Technical Health Advisor, Inter News Network.
Jaya Sridhar, in her address, said, "Public health in the
current scenario is a crucial factor where it is essential that
the doctor communicates in such a way that a common person can
understand the health issues related to infertility."
R Rangaraj
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