In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) Process & Procedures – What Happens in the Lab? The IVF Process An IVF treatment cycle is usually around 28 days long and involves a number of steps and procedures. The short summary below highlights only a few milestones of the full process to place in context the time that […]
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What is IVF? History of IVF The in vitro fertilization procedure was pioneered in the UK in 1978 by Sir Robert Edwards, along with his colleagues – embryologist Jean Purdy and gynaecologist Patrick Steptoe. As early as 1958, Sir Robert realised that fertilisation outside of the body could be used to help treat infertility. He
Infertility Awareness Month: Safe, Successful Treatments Change Millions of Lives Infertility is not uncommon Around one in every four couples in developing countries is affected by infertility, while one in six couples worldwide experience some form of infertility problem at least once during their reproductive lifetime. Infertility doesn’t discriminate either, and can be an issue
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Fertility Treatments at Cape Fertility during Covid-19 During the initial lockdown locally, based on senior legal opinion, fertility clinics were entitled to continue with essential services for patients of advanced age; patients with a diminished ovarian reserve; patients with poor prognosis for whom time is essential and for oncofertility patients. This meant fertility clinics could
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COVID-19: The Impact on Fertility Patients In managing the impact that COVID-19 is having on fertility patients here in South Africa, local fertility clinics are guided in by SASREG – the Southern African Society of Reproductive Medicine and Gynaecological Endoscopy. The society represents specialists – ranging from gynaecologists, embryologists and scientists to fertility and theatre
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How to Find The Best Fertility Clinic in Cape Town The Best City for Fertility Treatment – Cape Town The beautiful city of Cape Town is certainly one of the most inspiring and exciting places in the world to undergo fertility treatment and to conceive your baby. Nestled at the foot of the iconic Table
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