05Apr
31Mar
ICSI Treatment | Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection
In natural conception, a sperm needs to find its way into the egg. To accomplish this, it has to reach the site of fertilisation, bind to the egg, tunnel through the shell and fuse with the egg membrane. However, in some cases, the sperm may be...
23Mar
How are men with infertility treated?
Treatment depends on the cause of infertility. Some male fertility problems may be treated with medication or supplements to improve sperm parameters. There are also several ways to retrieve sperm surgically such as TESE and TESA. In such cases, the couple would require ART treatment...
17Mar
How do you prepare for semen analysis or semen production for your IVF treatment?
Prior to the day of semen analysis or semen production for IVF treatment, the couple is advised to refrain from sexual intercourse and masturbation for 3 to 5 days. It is important for the man to clear his semen 3 to 5 days before the...
10Mar
What is Semen Analysis and why is this test performed?
Semen which contains sperm, is the fluid that is produced during male ejaculation. Semen analysis is a male fertility test to determine sperm health. There are three main parameters of sperm health: Concentration (sperm count) Progressive Motility (ability of the sperm to swim forward) Morphology (shape...
05Mar
Understanding the Cost of IVF Treatment
Now that you have decided to start In-Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) treatment, the next step is to understand the IVF cost. You may want to get in touch with a clinic to find out about the pricing structure and available government-financing schemes. In this article,...
05Mar
What are the most common fertility treatments? Which is most suitable for me?
In order to achieve a pregnancy, the egg has to be fertilised by the sperm. Fertilisation is the fusion of an egg and a sperm to form an embryo. Fertilisation can occur in-vivo (inside body such as conceiving by natural means) or in-vitro (outside the...
22Feb
Do you need PGT (Preimplantation Genetic Testing)?
A couple had regular visits to the obstetrician as she was pregnant. As part of prenatal care, the couple had thalassemia screening (thalassemia is a blood disorder that is inheritable). Results revealed that they were carriers of beta-thalassemia. Subsequent amniocentesis confirmed that the baby inherited...
22Feb
Steps involved in PGT (Preimplantation Genetic Testing)
In our earlier article, we explained about who preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) is for—do have a look if you have not! To recap, PGT is helpful for couples at risk of passing down genetic disorders to their children. Through PGT, healthy embryos are identified and...
04Feb
