Fertility Treatments Fertility Consultation During a fertility consultation with Cape Fertility, our expert team will assess your individual circumstances to determine the most suitable treatment plan tailored to your needs. Ovulation Induction Many women do not ovulate and therefore need medical treatment to stimulate ovulation. The most common cause of this is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). Artificial Insemination Artificial Insemination (AI) can be done with the partner’s sperm or with donor’s sperm. Artificial insemination is often performed for mild male infertility, minimal or mild endometriosis, unexplained infertility and in combination with ovulation induction for ovulation problems. IVF/ICSI Also known as a “test-tube baby,” The first IVF baby was born in the UK in 1978 (Louise Brown). Egg Freezing Women are born with a finite number of eggs, around 1-2 million. At puberty, that number has dwindled to 300,000 and subsequently approximately 750 eggs are lost each month by a process called atresia. PGT – Genetic Testing PGT is an exciting development which allows genetic evaluation of the embryo. Cells can be taken from the developing embryo on the 3rd day or the 5th day after fertilization. Reproductive Surgery A complete examination of a woman’s internal pelvic structures can provide important information regarding infertility and common gynaecologic disorders. Egg Donation Our egg donation program is going from strength to strength. 91 cycles performed in the third trimester of 2016 with a 76,4% pregnancy rate. Sperm Donation Cape Cryo Bank, a part of Cape Fertility, offers a confidential and secure sperm donation program to support individuals and couples on their journey to parenthood. Surrogacy Considering Surrogacy is not an easy decision to take. You need to consider many things before becoming a surrogate mother or a recipient couple. We have therefore produced a surrogacy guide that will help you make a more informed decision.
