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…
Who needs a Coronary Angioplasty? Coronary angioplasty is used to restore blood flow to the heart when the coronary (heart) arteries have become narrowed or blocked because of coronary heart disease (CHD). Angioplasty is one of a number of treatments for CHD. Other treatments include medicines and coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). Your doctor will…
Coronary angioplasty: Opening blocked arteries Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), commonly known as coronary angioplasty or simply angioplasty, is a procedure used to open blocked or narrowed coronary (heart) arteries. The procedure improves blood flow to the heart muscle. Over time, a fatty substance called plaque can build up in your arteries, causing them to harden…
Chest Pain Unit Location: Emergency Department.Timing: 24 hours We pride ourselves on generally averaging a less than 60-minute ‘door-to-balloon’ time, which refers to how quickly we can move someone with cardiac chest pain from our Emergency Room to be treated at the Cath lab. (The international standard is 90 minutes) The consultant cardiologists are also…
