Author - knchua
22Feb

Frozen embryo transfer and process

Have you ever wondered why do couples freeze their embryos? Surplus embryos from an IVF cycle are frozen to give couples multiple chances for implantation, depending of the number of embryos they’ve got. Frozen embryo transfer (FET) is a procedure whereby frozen embryo is thawed and...
06Jan

Fertility treatment in Singapore: What is IVF?

Through a carefully planned process, eggs are retrieved and combined with sperm for fertilisation. The fertilised embryos are cultured further to become a blastocyst before transferring back to the uterus for implantation (fresh embryo transfer). The remaining utilisable embryos can...
21Oct

The causes of male infertility

Male infertility is often caused by sperm abnormalities in male. Abnormality in sperm production or function may cause chromosomal abnormalities in the embryo, resulting in a non-viable pregnancy which would eventually lead to a miscarriage. (more…)
27Sep

The importance of folic acid

What is folic acid? Folic acid, or folate (the natural form of folic acid) is a type of vitamin B that our body uses to make new cells. Folic acid is an important nutrient that supports the rapid growth of fetal tissues and organs during the...
16Jun

What can you expect during the first visit to a fertility clinic?

If you have been actively trying to conceive but to no avail after 6 months or 1 year of unprotected sexual intercourse, a trip to fertility clinic may provide you with answers to the cause of infertility. An exact diagnosis is important for finding the...
02Jun

Azoospermia Condition in Men

Infertility is not uncommon in present society. Very often, people would think that the issue with infertility lies mainly in women. However, men can also be the cause of infertility between couples. Azoospermia is a medical term used when there are no sperm in the ejaculate...
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