12:31 23rd February 2018 | Illness Prevention

Assisted Conception PGD PGS Gene Mutation IVF Genetic Conditions Advanced Care Treatment

Having a happy, healthy baby who grows into a happy, healthy child is something most people dream about and hope for. Unfortunately, there are conditions and diseases that can get in the way of this dream. However, thanks to two assisted conception methods, babies do not have to inherit certain conditions from their parents and suffer the consequences.

Gene-related Conditions

Medical problems can arise from a harmful gene mutat...

21:46 9th December 2017 | Transport IVF

Oocytes IVF Plachot Feichtinger Kemeter Incubators Gamete Transporters Assisted Conception PGD PGS Cryopreservation Ovarian Stimulation Fertility Clinics

Transport IVF was first developed and tested by Plachot et al. in France and by Feichtinger and Kemeter in Vienna.

It involves the transport of oocytes (mature ova/eggs) from a clinic to an IVF lab. Once they reach the IVF lab they can be fertilised and cultured.

The resultant embryos are then transported to the original clinic for transfer. Highly trusted incubators, known as gamete transporters, are used for the transport process...

03:18 11th August 2014 | Client Testimonial

Fertility Journey Fertility Treatment Injections Egg Collection OHSS Negative Outcome Next Step 2nd Cycle Twin Pregnancy Ultrasound Scan HeartBeats Assisted Conception

 Bridge Clinic couple talks about their struggle and triumph...

We got married shortly after crossing the thirty-something age bracket and for the first two years we tried starting a family but after going from one doctor to the other realized we really needed help, this was the beginning of our journey to The Bridge Clinic, Lagos Nigeria.

My wife who got all carried away with the “Oyinbo” way in which things were done attended th...

04:07 2nd October 2013 | Successful Treatment

Infertility Treatment Female Partner Embryo Transfer Fibroids Assisted Conception IVF Patients Donor Eggs Miscarriage Healthy Baby Multiple Pregnancy

Over the next few posts, I will be discussing different factors affecting outcome of treatment. Couples need to be aware of certain factors affecting the success of infertility treatment namely: The age of Female partner, Number of Eggs/Embryos Transferred, Fibroids, Fibroids & Infertility and Hydrosalpinx. This article discusses the first two.

The age of the Female Partner
Whether a woman conceives naturally or by assisted concepti...