17Mar
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
How to choose an IVF clinic that deals with male fertility issues?
Infertility can affect both man and woman. Very often, many discussions around infertility issues are centred on women. In fact, around one third of infertility in couples have male fertility issues. Male fertility issues such as low sperm concentration, low sperm motility and/or poor sperm...
27Oct
IUI Case Study #1 – Successful pregnancy with IUI treatment
Mrs. Billie is a 33-year-old female. Mr. Billie is a 37-year-old male. Mr and Mrs. Billie were married for 5 years and had delivered to a child naturally. Currently, the child is 18 months old. Since then, the couple has been trying to conceive. They decided to...
27Oct
IVF Case Study #1 – PCOS with low sperm count
Mrs Allie (not actual name) is a 34-year-old female. Mr. Allie is a 43-year-old male, a social smoker and drinker. Mr. and Mrs. Allie were married for 2 years and have been trying to conceive a baby naturally. However, they had no success in conceiving. They were...
07Oct
