Testicular Biopsy & Semen Freezing A testicular biopsy (extraction of cells for a test) is often prepared to assess whether any sperm are present within the testes in cases of Azoospermia, the medical condition of a man not having any measurable level of sperm in his semen. It is a surgical procedure in which we…
Frozen Embryo Transfer If you have already signed up for ICSI, we are likely to save and freeze any healthy embryos which are left over from the first cycle of treatment. These frozen embryos can then be retrieved for another treatment if you choose to return. The advantage is that when we freeze them, you…
Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) ICSI is a procedure in which a single sperm is inserted directly into the egg, instead of fertilizing the egg the normal way. If it fertilizes, this embryo is then transferred into the uterus with the intention of the woman becoming pregnant. The ICSI procedure has been developed over the last…
Intra-uterine Insemination Intra-Uterine Insemination involves a laboratory procedure to separate fast-moving sperm from more sluggish non-moving ones. The fast-moving sperm are then placed into the woman’s womb close to the time of ovulation when the egg is released from the ovary in the middle of the monthly cycle. Is IUI for us?We may recommend IUI…
Ovulation Induction with Cycle Tracking What is ovulation induction?As its name suggests, Ovulation Induction is a way to induce or get your ovaries to produce an egg. It has to be coaxed out with medication such as Clomid or Leterazol. Clomiphene citrate can be taken as part of IUI treatment for unexplained infertility to increase…
Hysteroscopy: Taking a look inside the uterus Hysteroscopy is just a process by which we use a telescope to take a look inside your uterus. It is a way for us to diagnose certain ailments and investigate them. We may want to see what is the cause of: A hysteroscopy will also help us see…
Diagnostic keyhole investigations Laparoscopy is the gold standard for exploring the causes of infertility after our basic investigations (ultrasounds and blood tests or biopsies) are done. It is a keyhole or minimally invasive procedure under anesthesia. A small coin-sized incision is made in your belly button and we insert a camera to take a look…
How do we determine if you need help? There are 4 steps to a month-long diagnostic procedure to determine a couple’s (in)fertility. We will be asking you and your partner to elaborate on: Causes of sub-fertility– 40% of men who approach us have problems with the quality of their sperm or delivery mechanism– 30% of…
Our team will help you make the best choice Our consultants are among the best in Pakistan and endeavor to provide state-of-the-art science for assisted conception. They and their team will work to ensure you and your partner make informed decisions based on comprehensive counseling and diagnostic assessments. We focus, in particular, on counseling to…
Are you a couple trying to conceive? Infertility is a distressing challenge that many couples face. Here is how we can help. Some couples are classified as ‘sub-fertile’ which means they are unable to conceive naturally and require some level of medical assistance. At the South City Hospital IVF & Genetic Centre we understand the…
