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In South Africa, limited medical aid coverage for infertility treatments, high costs associated with reproductive techniques and costly healthcare has seen a rise in the population’s infertility numbers. Currently, 15 to 20 per cent of the population is experiencing infertility. Fortunately, the number of fertility treatments available in the South African market caters well to the rise in infertility numbers.…

The journey to becoming a parent is different for anyone, but the destination is always the same – to have a baby. While others can conceive naturally, not everyone’s bodies work the same. If you are struggling to conceive, remember that this doesn’t mean there is something wrong with you, and the door is closed. Also remember, there is help…

Artificial Insemination sounds like some alien terminology only understood by the elite few. But you’d be wrong. Your journey to conceiving has been difficult, but understanding what artificial insemination is and how it works doesn’t have to be. School yourself up with this blog, so you don’t end up at the doctor’s office feeling like the alien. The First Step…

One significant misconception surrounding infertility treatment is that it is a costly affair. Though this has been true in the past, couples may be uncertain if this treatment is even a viable option for them or if low-cost IVF even exists. With the addition of unhelpful and uncompromising medical aids, you may feel anxious about embarking on this journey with…

According to the World Health Organisation, as much as 15% of couples who are of child-conceiving age are affected by fertility issues. This translates to a global rate of almost two couples being infertile out of every ten that can easily conceive. Believe it or not, research suggests that the numbers may be higher in South Africa. There’s a variety…

Did you assume that falling pregnant would be effortless and are now finding that the opposite is true? The baby-making process can be a difficult journey and more often than not isn’t always successful on the first try. You could find yourself in an uncomfortable situation and may feel shame with just how long the process is taking. It’s common…

Another unsuccessful pregnancy test. Will you ever get pregnant? Accepting the possibility of infertility can feel terrifying – and can lead to tension, relationship strain and a sense of hopelessness. It’s hard to stay optimistic about your situation without results, and it doesn’t help when loved ones keep reinforcing the idea that you should be positive. As much as you…

IVF is an investment of time and effort, and many varied factors will affect your success rate. So, is there anything you can do outside of your prescribed treatment that will help you increase your chances of success? Fortunately, there is. The following steps have been shown to increase the efficacy of IVF treatment and your chances of conceiving this…

The inability to fall pregnant is a distressing emotional problem for many women and their partners across the world. Thankfully, successful advances within the infertility treatment field meanswe that diagnosing and resolving it has never been easier. If it’s been determined that natural conception won’t have good outcomes for you, fertility treatments such as in vitro fertilization are available. However,…

Fertility issues can be very challenging to deal with and it’s a physical and emotional burden many people carry. Treatments can seem complicated, expensive and time-consuming, so finding the right fertility clinic near you shouldn’t add to the difficulty of struggling to fall pregnant. There are many different facilities to choose from, but not all will be able to help…