Assisted Conception. Solutions for your unique fertility goals.
Different paths to conception
In-Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) is a widely recognized method of assisted conception. This process begins with hormone treatments and injections designed to stimulate the ovaries, encouraging them to produce more eggs. Once the eggs are ready, they are retrieved and then fertilized with a sperm sample in a laboratory to create embryos. The final step involves transferring the embryos into the uterus, with the hope of achieving a successful pregnancy.
Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) is a procedure that aids natural conception by placing specially prepared sperm directly into the uterus. This technique boosts the chances of sperm reaching the fallopian tubes and fertilizing the mature egg. In some cases, medications and a trigger injection are used to stimulate the production of multiple eggs and to time their release accurately.
Ovulation Induction is a hormone treatment that uses oral medications such as Clomid or Letrozole to stimulate the ovaries to develop eggs and induce ovulation. This increases the chances of successful conception through timed intercourse. It can be used as a primary method or in conjunction with IUI, especially for women with irregular menstrual cycles or those who do not ovulate.
In-Vitro Fertilisation
Commonly known as IVF, In-Vitro Fertilisation is a popular assisted conception method. It involves taking hormone medications or injections to stimulate the ovaries to produce more eggs than usual. These eggs are then extracted and fertilized with a sperm sample to create embryos. Finally, the embryos are transferred to the uterus.
Who can benefit from IVF as a treatment option?
Women with tubal factors or ovulation disorders
For women with tubal factors or ovulation disorders, IVF offers a solution by bypassing the need for functioning fallopian tubes. This makes IVF an effective option for those facing these specific reproductive challenges.
Men with impaired sperm production or function
For men with impaired sperm production or function, sperm for fertilization can be directly extracted or sourced from a donor.
Same-sex couples
IVF treatment can help same-sex couples achieve their fertility goals and build their families.
A standard IVF cycle
After the stimulation stage, eggs are collected from you or your egg donor.
When your embryos progress into blastocysts (5 or 6 days old), a tiny clump of cells are extracted from each embryo before the embryos are cryopreserved.
With your sperm or donor’s sperm, the eggs are fertilized in the embryology lab to form embryos.
The biopsied cells are sent for genetic testing that takes about 2 – 3 weeks for results to come back.
With the PGT results, only the embryos free of a known genetic disorder, or the healthy ones with the best chance of implantation based on chromosome numbers and structures will be considered for transfer into your womb or that of your chosen surrogate’s.
Benefits that IVF can offer you
IVF allows you to preserve your fertility and choose when to start a family, without worrying about your biological clock.
IVF with Preimplantation Genetic Testing for Aneuploidy (PGT-A) can detect chromosome abnormalities, reducing the chances of miscarriage.
If you can't produce viable eggs or sperm, IVF offers the option to use donor eggs or sperm. This is helpful for those with low-quality or diminished egg reserves, or non-viable sperm, even when extracted directly through procedures like testicular sperm aspiration (TESA).
IVF with Preimplantation Genetic Testing for Monogenic diseases (PGT-M) allows you to test embryos for genetic diseases you carry, ensuring only healthy embryos are transferred.
Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)
Often used as an early fertility treatment, IUI helps nature by introducing more viable, healthy sperm to the egg at the right time, increasing the chances of conception.
Before opting for IUI, your fertility specialist may recommend a diagnostic test called hysterosalpingogram (HSG) to check for any blockages or abnormalities that could affect the success of the treatment. This involves injecting a safe medical-grade dye into the uterus and observing it via X-ray or sonogram to ensure the fallopian tubes are open and the uterus is normal.
Who can benefit from IUI as a treatment option?
Couples with Unexplained Infertility
If both you and your partner have normal fertility assessments but are still not getting pregnant, IUI can be a helpful option.
Women with Ovulation Disorders
Even with irregular menstrual cycles, IUI can be a first-line option for conception.
Men with Blocked Reproductive Ducts
Men with blocked reproductive ducts can still try IUI using sperm extracted from the testicles or a donor sperm sample.
Single Women or Same-Sex Couples
IUI can help single women and same-sex couples achieve their family-building goals by using a sperm donor.
Ovulation Induction
Ovulation Induction is a hormone treatment that uses oral medications such as Clomid or Letrozole to stimulate the ovaries to develop eggs and induce ovulation. This increases the chances of successful conception through timed intercourse. It can be used as a primary method or in conjunction with IUI, especially for women with irregular menstrual cycles or those who do not ovulate.
Our other services
Egg Freezing
By freezing your eggs now, you can preserve their current quality and quantity for use in the future.
Sperm Freezing
If your work, hobby, or a medical decision could impact your ability to father children, consider freezing your sperm to safeguard your fertility.
Ovarian Tissue Preservation
For those facing health challenges that might affect their fertility, preserving ovarian tissue is a great option to secure your fertility for the future.
