Resource Centre for Fertility
Test Tube Baby: What is it and how it’s done
Table of Contents IntroductionWhat is a Test Tube Baby?Are IVF babies really conceived in test tubes?A brief history of IVFAdvancements in IVF over the past 40 yearsSummary Introduction What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the words “test tube baby”? For some, it’s the idea of a baby being …
PCOS: Does It Cause Infertility?
Medically reviewed by Dr Natasha Ain binti Mohd Nor. Written by Jake Hiew. Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) affects approximately 10 million women around the world. PCOS is one of the most common causes of infertility amongst women who are unable to ovulate. If you and your partner have been affected by PCOS and are unable to …
Endometriosis and Infertility: Causes and Treatments
Endometriosis can have profound impact on a woman’s ability to get pregnant. It is a chronic (long-term) and often painful disorder that affects women mainly in their reproductive age (15-49 years old).
Fertile Window: Understanding the best time to get pregnant
Contrary to popular belief, there are only a limited number of days in month in which a woman can get pregnant by having sexual intercourse. These few days are known as the fertile window. They are what couples aim for when trying to get pregnant.
Secondary Infertility: Causes, treatment and success rates
If you are reading this, you may be looking for answers and direction on infertility after having a first child. In the United States, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention reports that about 12 % of women have difficulty getting and staying pregnant overall.
Intrauterine insemination (IUI): A Complete Guide
Infertility is defined as not being able to conceive after a year of having frequent and unprotected sexual intercourse. Fertility issues affect both men and women equally and in some cases, couples have difficulty getting pregnant because of a combination of issues.
Infertility Treatment Options And Their Costs
The desire for a child can end in much disappointment and depression if infertility is the reason for not being able to conceive. Understanding risk factors and causes of infertility will help couples to determine if they need to seek fertility treatment.
Risk Factors and Causes of Infertility in Men and Women
The number of couples looking for help to conceive has seen a consistent rise each year. With men and women choosing to start families later in life, infertility issues will only continue to rise in the foreseeable future. Knowing the causes of infertility will help people to get effective treatment to increase their chances of getting pregnant, whether it is naturally or through medical help.
What is In Vitro Fertilization- Procedure, Preparation, Success Rates and Risks
Getting pregnant may often be associated with multiple complications.Thanks to the significant growth in medical technologies, multiple solutions are there for couples who are looking forward to enjoying parenthood. In vitro fertilization is one of them.