Dr. Vivek Kakkad

Dr. Vivek Kakkad Dr. Vivek a IVF specialist, he helping couples achieve their dream of starting a family.

The silence of the two-week wait is often the heaviest burden of trying to conceive.Every single month, I hold space for...
25/03/2026

The silence of the two-week wait is often the heaviest burden of trying to conceive.

Every single month, I hold space for women who are mourning a failed cycle before they have even taken a pregnancy test. They feel a familiar ache in their lower abdomen, assume their period is starting, and the heartbreak immediately sets in.

If you are frantically searching "why do I have cramps but no period?" right now, I need you to pause and take a breath.

The primary hormone responsible for maintaining a new pregnancy is progesterone. This is the exact same hormone that causes your standard, monthly PMS symptoms. Because of this direct biological overlap, trying to figure out the difference between implantation cramps vs PMS is a losing battle. They feel exactly the same.

Feeling like your period is about to start is actually a textbook sign that an embryo might be implanting perfectly. Your body is doing heavy lifting behind the scenes. Give yourself some grace, step away from the search bar, and wait for the actual blood test. You are still in this.

Send this to a friend navigating her two-week wait to give her some peace of mind today. If you need a specialist to help guide your journey, click the link in our bio to book your consultation.

20/03/2026

"I just wish my body would do what it is supposed to do."

If you have unpredictable cycles, PCOS, or late ovulation, you have probably whispered those exact words in frustration. Waiting for your period to arrive so you can finally schedule your transfer is an agonizing kind of limbo.

In Part 2 of our series, we talk about how we bypass the waiting game entirely.

If your biology is being uncooperative, we simply take control of the timeline. A medicated FET cycle uses estrogen and progesterone to perfectly mimic a healthy cycle, guaranteeing your lining is thick and receptive. If you need just a slight nudge, a stimulated IVF transfer uses gentle medication to help your body ovulate effectively.

A hormone replacement frozen embryo transfer completely removes the guesswork. We don't wait and hope; we plan and execute. You can stop stressing over ovulation predictor kits and let the science carry the weight this month.

Stop fighting your unpredictable cycles. Watch Part 2 at the link in our bio to see how we build your perfect transfer window, and tag an IVF warrior who needs to hear this.

But Dr. Kakkad, I thought we couldn't get pregnant without help!?"This is a conversation we have all the time. You spend...
19/03/2026

But Dr. Kakkad, I thought we couldn't get pregnant without help!?"

This is a conversation we have all the time. You spend years relying on IVF to build your family, and suddenly, you find yourself staring at a positive test you weren't expecting. A natural pregnancy after IVF is surprisingly common!

While it doesn't happen for everyone (especially if there is a severe male factor or blocked tubes), many couples with "unexplained" infertility experience this. Sometimes, achieving a successful pregnancy removes the immense stress on your body, and your reproductive system finally just...relaxes and reboots.

Why does this happen?
Our working hypotheses include:

The Stress Reduction: The intense physiological impact of infertility-related stress (and cortisol) is neutralized after a live birth.

Hormonal Reset: The intense stimulation process may recalibrate specific ovulatory or immunological pathways.

The takeaway? If you aren't ready for another baby yet, don't assume your previous diagnosis protects you forever!

Share this with an IVF mama who needs to hear this! Tag a friend whose family grew by surprise! 👇

16/03/2026

"I honestly don't think I can do another injection right now."

If you have felt this specific kind of IVF burnout, you are not alone. The physical toll of getting to the embryo freezing stage is exhausting. The thought of starting another heavy medication protocol for your transfer can feel like an impossible mountain to climb.

But what if you didn't have to?

In Part 1 of our new video series, we are breaking down the natural cycle FET. If you have regular periods, your body already knows exactly how to thicken your lining and prepare for embryo implantation. We just monitor your cycle, wait for you to ovulate on your own, and transfer your embryo at the perfect time.

You have fought so hard to get these embryos. Sometimes, the final step is simply trusting your body to take over.

Watch Part 1 at the link in our bio to see if this protocol is right for you, and look out for Part 2 tomorrow!

13/03/2026

The moment you see that single line on a negative pregnancy test, the grief is immediate and overwhelming. You instantly start replaying your entire month, wondering what you did wrong. Did you drink too much coffee? Did you stress too much?

I need you to hear this: You did nothing wrong. Biology is not a test of your willpower.

When a cycle fails, especially if you are carrying the heavy weight of an unexplained infertility diagnosis, it just means we do not have all the pieces of your puzzle yet. It means we need to look closer. We need to run advanced fertility testing to evaluate your uterine lining, your immune response, and the true genetic health of the embryo.

There is always a clinical "why" hiding beneath the surface. A failed cycle is just missing data. Please do not let a missing piece convince you that the whole picture is impossible.

If you are tired of the heartbreak and want real answers, we are here to investigate. Click the link in our bio to book your consultation today.

The tears in the consultation room usually start before I even have a chance to sit down.When you are told your AMH is l...
11/03/2026

The tears in the consultation room usually start before I even have a chance to sit down.

When you are told your AMH is low, it feels like a heavy door has just slammed shut. You feel a deep sense of biological betrayal, wondering why your body is running out of time when you are doing everything right.

I want you to take a deep breath and look at the rhythm of your own body. Are your periods arriving every month?

If the answer is yes, I need you to hear this: Your body has not given up. That monthly cycle is your body's way of telling you that it is still actively trying. A depleted ovarian reserve means the waiting room is getting empty, but the main event—ovulation—is still happening.

Many women assume they must rush straight to aggressive IVF, but the reality of a natural pregnancy low amh journey is far more hopeful than Google will tell you. Because you are still ovulating, the chance of a beautiful low amh pregnancy exists for you every single month.

We just have to be smart about our timing and proactive about your egg health.

You are not out of time. Save this post for the days you feel defeated, and click the link in our bio to book your personalized fertility roadmap today.

09/03/2026

"Did I wait too long?" 🕰️

This is the most heartbreaking question I hear in my consultation room. The pressure of the biological clock can make the journey to motherhood feel like a terrifying race against time. If you are navigating pregnancy after 40 or late 30s, the constant societal reminders about your age are incredibly isolating.

I want you to pause, take a deep breath, and read this: Your timeline is valid.

Being classified as having an advanced maternal age does not mean your journey is over. It just means we need to stop relying on chance and start relying on science. Medicine has advanced brilliantly, and your advanced age fertility options are more robust than ever before.

In this video, I walk you through the exact steps we take to help our patients build their families when time feels limited. We are moving past the panic and focusing purely on the plan. You are not out of time; you just need the right medical strategy.

Watch the video to hear the options available to you right now. Do not let fear delay your journey—click the link in our bio to schedule a consultation with our clinic today.

06/03/2026

She did everything by the book.
Her cycles were exactly 28 days. She had zero pain during her periods. Her ultrasounds showed a perfectly clear uterus.

But month after month, the pregnancy tests stayed negative. The label of an unexplained infertility diagnosis made her feel completely broken, leaving her to wonder why her "perfect" body refused to carry a baby.

We refused to accept "unexplained" as the final answer. We looked deeper.

We found silent Endometriosis hiding throughout her pelvis. It caused absolutely no physical pain, yet it was creating a massive inflammatory response that was quietly destroying her egg quality and preventing implantation.

Finding the disease brought tears of relief. She finally knew it wasn't her fault.

If you have picture-perfect periods but cannot get pregnant, your body might be hiding a secret. You are absolutely allowed to demand better answers.

Stop settling for "unexplained." Click the link in my bio to book a consultation and let us find your root cause today.

Receiving a diagnosis of Diminished Ovarian Reserve (DOR) or seeing a low Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH) level on your blo...
04/03/2026

Receiving a diagnosis of Diminished Ovarian Reserve (DOR) or seeing a low Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH) level on your blood test can feel entirely defeating. Many patients assume this lab result means natural conception is impossible.

Clinically, AMH is a highly specific marker used by reproductive endocrinologists to measure the size of your resting follicle pool. We use this number to predict how your ovaries will respond to IVF stimulation medications. It tells us the expected quantity of eggs we might retrieve during a cycle.

Crucially, AMH does not measure oocyte quality.

If you are under the age of 35 and have regular, ovulatory menstrual cycles, your chances of getting pregnant with low AMH naturally each month are highly comparable to a woman with normal AMH levels. Pregnancy requires a single, genetically competent egg to ovulate and fertilize. A smaller ovarian reserve simply means the window of time to conceive is shorter, demanding a proactive medical approach rather than a passive one.

Before assuming you need immediate donor intervention, we must evaluate your baseline follicle count, optimize your cellular health, and track your ovulatory function.

Do not let a single lab result dictate your family planning. Save this post for reassurance, and click the link in our bio to book your hormone evaluation today.

02/03/2026

We laid the groundwork in Part 1. Now, it is time for action. 🧬

In Part 2, we are getting highly specific about the daily habits that actually improve your egg quality and hormonal health. We are moving past the guesswork and handing you the exact medical protocols you can start at home today to prepare your body for a healthy pregnancy.

Watch the final part of our natural fertility series now, and save this post to remind yourself of the goal! 📌

27/02/2026

Are you tired of "Dr. Google" giving you confusing advice on what to eat or do to get pregnant? 🍍🛑

Let’s look at the actual science. In Part 1 of our new series on how to boost female fertility naturally, we are cutting through the noise. I am sharing the exact, medically-backed foundational changes that genuinely impact your egg quality and hormonal health. No fluff, just the biology of getting your body ready for a baby.

Watch Part 1 below and let me know in the comments which myth you want me to bust next! 👇

We see this every single day. You get your blood test back. No bold letters. No red flags. You think you're in the clear...
25/02/2026

We see this every single day. You get your blood test back. No bold letters. No red flags. You think you're in the clear. But "Normal for Life" is NOT the same as "Optimal for Baby."

Swipe through to see what we actually look for in your Day 2 blood work. ➡️

🧪 FSH: If this is high, your ovaries are working overtime (Low Reserve). 🧪 TSH: If this is above 2.5, it increases miscarriage risk, even if the lab says it's "normal." 🧪 Prolactin: Stress can spike this and stop your period cold.

Don't let a "generic" report give you false hope or unnecessary panic. Know your numbers.

Save this guide so you know exactly what to ask your doctor next time! 📌

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Birla Fertility & IVF
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