Welcome to a vital part of your journey at Primecare Fertility Clinic! We are excited to announce scheduled visits for endocrine screening with our specialists (reproductive endocrinologist). Endocrine disorders can often be a hurdle to achieving fertility, and through these screenings, our goal is to identify and manage any hormonal imbalances that could be affecting your ability to conceive. Click…
Reproductive endocrinologists are specialized physicians who play a critical role in diagnosing and treating reproductive health issues, encompassing a wide range of conditions from infertility to hormonal disorders. Leading organizations like the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) and the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) set standards and guidelines that ground their expertise. The Role of Reproductive…
Beyond Optimism: A Courageous Journey Through Infertility in Nigeria The Dawning Realization When a couple embarks on their journey to conceive, it’s often a path strewn with anticipation and a heart full of hope. But as the months pass by and the two stripes on the pregnancy test remain elusive, concern slowly creeps in. The once thrilling journey becomes a…
A couple have been trying to conceive a child for over a year with no success. When they visited Primecare, they discovered that the woman had a reproductive infection. They learned that one of the potential causes of the infection is oral sex, which they both enjoy. They immediately stop engaging in oral sex until her infection was treated, understanding…
Overview In Africa, especially Nigeria, many marriages face the challenges of breakups due to lack of children. A family is considered complete with children, while infertility is a taboo and children dying after birth is considered a curse in many cultures! For couples struggling with infertility, in-vitro fertilization (IVF) is often a viable option to conceive a child. Other challenges…
View your embryos during IVF The purpose of IVF treatment is to generate an embryo that can grow into a healthy baby. This involves a complex series of procedures that result in the conception of a child. During IVF treatment, eggs retrieved from a woman’s ovaries are fertilized with sperm retrieved from a man. The eggs and sperm are placed…
Intrauterine Adhesions (Asherman Syndrome): A Cause for Concern in Infertility and Recurrent Miscarriage Intrauterine adhesion, or synechiae, is an acquired uterine condition characterized by the formation of scar tissue between the inner walls of the uterus and/or cervix, causing the walls to abnormally adhere to each other. Asherman syndrome is a term used to describe the adhesions inside the uterus.…
Thousands of women dream of becoming biological mothers but are unable to do so by natural means. Does that mean they should stop dreaming? Certainly not! Thanks to IVF (in vitro fertilization) methods, millions of women across the globe have realized their dreams of becoming mothers, even at advanced ages (up to 40 years). IVF brings fertility and motherhood to…
The sperm quality is a major determinant in an in vitro fertilization procedure. Research has established its critical effect on pregnancy outcome and consequently live birth. This means that any decrease in the semen quality will effectively lead to a significant reduction in oocyte fertilization and cleavage rates, quality of embryos as well as blastocyst development rates. Where the quality…
Miscarriage, also known as spontaneous abortion and pregnancy loss is a common occurrence in approximately 15-25% of pregnancies. The majority of sporadic losses before 10 weeks gestation result from random numeric chromosomal errors. On the other hand, recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) is a distinct disorder characterised by two or more failed pregnancies. Less than 5% and 1% of women experience…