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Fertility Specialists in Cape Town Dr Nomathamsanqa (Tamtam) Matebese – Fertility Specialist [ezcol_4fifth_end] With qualifications including MBCHB, FCOG (SA), MMed (UCT), Dr Matebese qualified in 1993 as a medical doctor, before completing her specialist training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology; fellowship training in Reproductive Endocrinology and a master’s degree at the University of Cape Town. Married […]

Advanced Sperm Functional Testing Advantages of the Sperm functional testing Provides a comprehensive analysis of sperm DNA integrity, Sperm chromatin packaging and seminal oxidative reductive potential that may help to identify men who are at risk of subfertility Provides information that helps in the clinical diagnosis, management and treatment of male fertility Provides prognostic value

In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) – What Happens in the Laboratory Day 0 to Day 6 By Embryologists – Gloria Raidani and Hughlene Baker     Herewith a detailed explanation as to what happens in the laboratory from Day 0 up till Day 6.                

Environment and Infertility BPA One of the most common Xenoestrogens is BPA (Bisphenol A). BPA is used in plastic to make it stronger. It is used mainly in plastic bottles, trays, on the inside of cans, and is also found on receipts and other rolled paper therefore everyone is exposed. We can avoid exposure to

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a very common reason of infertility. Together with sperm problems, fallopian tube problems and endometriosis PCOS is one of the most important reasons why women visit the fertility clinic. PCOS is by far the most common reason for ovulation problems. It is however more than just

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and Weight Loss   Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a disease of the ovaries. It is a chronic disorder very much like asthma or high blood pressure. The name PCOS is not an accurate name as there are no cysts on the ovaries. PCOS is an imbalance of the female and