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7 Facts About IUI

Intra-Uterine Insemination (IUI) is a fertility treatment that involves placing processed sperm sample directly into a woman’s uterus to facilitate fertilisation. You can read more about IUI process and patient’s journey here. The content of this article is contributed by Alpha KL. (more…)

November 19, 2022Articles, Fertility, GeneralRead more...

PGT (Pre-implantation Genetic Testing) Co-funding Scheme

A new co-funding scheme for Pre-implantation Genetic Testing for Monogenic / Single Gene Defects (PGT-M) and Chromosomal Structural Rearrangements (PGT-SR) was recently introduced as part of the Government’s effort to support couples in their parenthood journey with effect from 1st July 2022. This scheme will provide financial support for eligible couples who wish to conceive but are at risk of transmitting serious inheritable diseases to their offspring [1]. (more…)

October 19, 2022Articles, FertilityRead more...

When should I visit a fertility clinic?

There are various reasons why a visit to the fertility clinic is required. If you and your spouse have difficulty getting pregnant after trying for a long time, it is recommended to visit a fertility clinic. A fertility clinic provides comprehensive fertility related tests and services to help married couples conceive a child of their own. When couples could not get pregnant after trying a long time, fertility specialist may run fertility test to find out the cause of infertility. (more…)

September 28, 2022Articles, FertilityRead more...

Working while pregnant – Tips on fighting pregnancy fatigue

It is common to experience fatigue during pregnancy, especially when you are working while pregnant. Most women will feel more tired than usual when they are pregnant. Pregnancy fatigue is common during the first and third trimester of pregnancy. (more…)

September 14, 2022Articles, Women's HealthRead more...

Pregnancy Tips: How to cope with morning sickness?

Morning sickness is very common. Most pregnant women would experience it during pregnancy. Morning sickness is a feeling of nausea and vomiting during early pregnancy. It can happen at any time of the day or night. It usually begins on the 6th week of pregnancy and goes away by the second trimester. (more…)

August 31, 2022Articles, FertilityRead more...

Optimising your pregnancy chances

Miscarriages are common in the first few weeks of pregnancy. Unfortunately, they are unpreventable. There are many factors that could lead to a miscarriage, such as chromosomal abnormalities and fetus development issues. However, there are ways we can adopt to have a healthy and positive pregnancy. (more…)

August 10, 2022Articles, Fertility, Women's HealthRead more...

How do I prepare my body for IVF treatment?

The overall condition of your body is important for maximizing your chances of a successful IVF outcome. There are several ways to prepare your body for IVF treatment. (more…)

August 3, 2022Articles, FertilityRead more...

Embryo Development: Stages of embryo growth with IVF

An embryo is formed when a sperm entered the egg and fertilisation occurred. As the embryo begins to grow, it develops into various embryonic stages. Let’s take a look at how an embryo develops into a blastocyst. (more…)

July 27, 2022Articles, FertilityRead more...

Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART) that may improve your chances of pregnancy

There are several factors to consider when choosing an IVF clinic to start fertility treatment. One important factor that may be overlooked, is the assisted reproductive technologies (ART) a clinic uses for its IVF programme. (more…)

July 20, 2022Articles, FertilityRead more...

Egg freezing or embryo freezing: Which is right for you?

Advancements in IVF has enabled more options for women who have difficulty conceiving or want to conceive later in life. Women now have the choice of freezing eggs or freezing embryos. While both procedures are almost similar, they carry their pros and cons. Find out which is more suitable for you in this article. (more…)

July 15, 2022Articles, FertilityRead more...

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