09:30 8th April 2022 | Infertility Myths

Infertility Infertility Myths Myths Debunked

Infertility is emotionally draining for almost everyone experiencing it. The couple tries, day and night, praying at 12 midnight and then 7 am, eating and drinking the best concoctions and meals, sometimes dashing home through traffic to try a back-breaking sex position, so that the sperm can meet the egg at the golden hour of ovulation. Then along comes someone, who may mean well, with a new theory on why their efforts are not working. Arrgh! Seriously though?

15:30 13th February 2022 | IUI

IUI v IVF IUI Indicators IUI considerations

ART is any clinical and laboratory technique used to enhance fertility with the aim of getting pregnant. IUI (intrauterine insemination) and IVF (in vitro fertilisation) are examples of ART. Knowing the treatment that better increases your chance of achieving a positive result is important.

16:00 9th February 2022 | Family

Connect

The journey to creating the fruit of love varies from couple to couple as relationships also vary; however, the key element in the journey is the love. There’s no love, except two are involved. Whether it turns out to be as straightforward as just one act of coitus or it involves the incredible journey of In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), two individuals are involved and only ‘two can come together to make one’. An egg cannot by itself grow to become a baby, neither can a sperm; but when the two fuse together (fertilization) they can become one baby.

14:52 1st February 2022 | Love and Marriage

love and marriage Infertility

It should come as no surprise that couples going through the infertility struggle face a unique set of mental, physical, emotional, and financial challenges in their relationship.

14:51 1st February 2022 | Love and Marriage

Marriage Infertility Let love conquer

Infertility can be a real test of a couple's relationship, shaking the foundation of a marriage right down to its core.

13:39 16th November 2021 | Multiple Births

Twins Multiple Births Twin Pregnancy Twin Birth

“Hello Doctor. My wife and I decided to come in for IVF because we plan to have twins. We only want two children and would rather have both at once, so we can move on to other plans. Besides, twins are so cute! And also, if we are paying so much for this procedure, we might as well have value for our money, yes?” Having siblings born on the same day is a very beautiful experience in pictures. However, it is important to note that multiple pregnancies are qualified as high risk, both for the mother and the fetuses.

13:59 1st November 2021 | Infertility

Infertility Holiday Blues Miracles in little packages Miracles take time

Navigate infertility and nurse an anticipating heart this festive season.

18:01 15th October 2021 | Male Fertility

Male Fertility Male Infertility

Men of reproductive age presenting with sperm disorders are usually counselled to stay on antioxidants. Is this counsel overrated? What exactly are antioxidants and why are they so important? Furthermore, asides the pills, is there a way we can have a complete change in dietary patterns in other to achieve the same goals? All of these and much more will be addressed. Read on...

17:41 23rd August 2021 | IVF

Nursing IVF ART

Imagine having to travel to a distant and foreign land with new languages, food and culture to pick and adapt to, the fertility nurse here is your “tour guide” and special advocate or guardian. Your fertility nurse would help you settle in quite easily, unjumble all the cluster of IVF terminologies you might have picked up while having a consultation with the fertility specialist or consultant and help you understand these terms and how it implies to/ affects you.

18:34 11th August 2021 | infection

STIs Sexually Transmitted Infections Infections and fertilty

The thought of having an STI is often met by some sort of repulsion. There is a feeling of guilt associated with it, sometimes people think about it as though it denotes some sort of sexual promiscuity. In truth, that is quite far from the reality. Studies have shown that about 1 in 2 people will get at least one STI or another in their lifetime.