Ovarian cancer is a form of cancer that begins in the ovaries. Women have two ovaries, one on each side of the uterus. The primary function of the ovaries is to produce eggs as well as the hormones estrogen and progesterone. Surgery and chemotherapy are generally used to treat ovarian cancer.Ovarian cancer is the sixth

Our superior level of experience and commitment to outstanding care have made us not only one of the most trusted infertility clinics in South Africa but also one of the most successful. Our pregnancy rates are among the highest in the nation, and we are pleased to share some of our statistics with you. The

‘Vitro’ is derived from the Latin, ‘vitrum’, which means glass. ‘In-vitro fertilisation’ (IVF) literally means ‘fertilised in glass’, which is why children resulting from this treatment are often referred to as ‘test tube babies’. It was developed more than 30 years ago for the treatment of women with damaged Fallopian tubes, and this remains an

If you’re of one the ‘one in six couples in South Africa’ who are having difficulty conceiving, IVF is a possible solution. Who can IVF help?It can often take from six months to a year to conceive naturally, and unless you have been actively trying for that length of time, or already know that you

Dealing with a failed IVF cycle can be a frightening and hopeless time for many people. After everything you have been through it can be very difficult to accept that there will not be a baby at the end of it all. If high-quality embryos have been frozen, then you still have a very good