26Jan
20Dec
Exploring Female Fertility Options: Assisted Reproductive Techniques – Part 2
Intrauterine insemination (IUI), in vitro fertilisation (IVF) and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) are commonly used assisted reproductive techniques. IUI involves placing sperm directly into the uterus, aiming to increase the likelihood of fertilisation. IVF involves fertilising eggs with sperm in a laboratory and transferring...
08Dec
Exploring Female Fertility Options: Egg Freezing – Part 1
Fertility preservation offers new hope and options to individuals seeking to safeguard their reproductive potential. (more…)
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...
20Sep
What is IVF?
IVF (In-Vitro Fertilisation) is an assisted reproductive technology with fertilization occurring outside the body. IVF requires the incorporation of eggs and sperm in the laboratory through a technique called Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI). (more…)
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...
22May
What is Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI)?
What is Infertility? Infertility is defined as not being able to achieve a pregnancy after 12 months or more of regular unprotected sexual intercourse between a man and a woman. Around 15% of couples in Singapore faced infertility [1]. Fortunately, there are various ways to treat...
25Apr
