Dr. Rita Bakshi, Senior IVF Specialist & Gynaecologist

Dr. Rita Bakshi is the founder and chairperson of RISAA IVF, the oldest fertility clinic and one of the most renowned IVF clinic in Delhi. She graduated from the Lady Harding Medical College, New Delhi and received her MBBS in 1983. She completed her MD (Gynae & Obs) from Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi in 1990. Dr. Rita is specially trained in fertility and woman’s health and holds Diploma in Obstetrician and Gynaecologist from St. Stephens Hospital in 1987. Her areas of expertise include IVF treatment, IUI, ICSI, Surrogacy, recurrent miscarriage, endometriosis and ovulaltory disorders and their treatments.

Thin Endometrium

Will a thin endometrium lining affect my pregnancy?

The innermost lining of your uterus is called the Endometrium. It has a thick texture and plays a key role in protecting your fetus from external factors, ensuring viable implantation and ensuring proper nutrition to the fetus. Hence, it is important for women to have a thick and healthy endometrial lining to achieve a successful …

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Endometriosis

How Endometriosis leads to pain and reduced fertility

What is endometriosis?   Endometriosis is a complex disease that causes physical discomfort to women at their reproductive age. During normal menstruation, the endometrial lining is shed but in case of endometriosis, the endometrial tissues are implanted in other areas such as the fallopian tubes, ovaries, bowel, bladders etc.   Endometriosis occurs when tissue resembling …

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Honeymoon Cystitis

Condition of Honeymoon Cystitis in Women

Honeymoon cystitis affects a woman in her honeymoon period. Women during or after intercourse for the first time or after a long period has high chances of developing honeymoon cystitis. The most prevalent symptoms of Honeymoon Cystitis are burning sensations and frequent urge to urinate. Many women experience this but it only causes infection in …

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Triple Marker Test

Why do I need Triple Marker test in Pregnancy?

A triple or multiple marker test is an important blood test to rule out three substances in the placenta – human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) and Estriol. It is also called multiple marker screening and AFP Plus. It is a vital indicator of a woman with chance of having multiple pregnancy or baby with …

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Some Infertility Facts in India - Dr Rita Bakshi

Condition of Dyspareunia in women

Dyspareunia is a medical term of recurrent pain before, during or post intercourse in women caused due to medical or psychological reasons. In rare cases, it can be observed in men too. Women with dyspareunia may experience pain in the vagina, clitoris or labia. If you observe persistent pain during intercourse, visit a gynecology clinic …

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The various IVF options

Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS) in Pregnancy

One of the reasons of repeated pregnancy loss is Antiphospholipid syndrome (APLS). It is an autoimmune disorder that causes complications in pregnancy such as repeated miscarriages and stillbirth.   It is a disorder that affects the immune system, produces antibodies and causes increased blood clotting. In an average person, antibodies help in fighting against external …

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