Lifestyle Advice Get the Basics Right First The number of couples experiencing fertility problems is increasing exponentially. The reason for this increase in fertility problems is directly related to certain lifestyle changes that have taken place in the last 30 years. These lifestyle issues include an increased incidence of time urgency perfectionism (TUP) stress, poor […]

IVF Funding Financing Your Family Building Infertility exacts an enormous toll on both the affected individuals and on society. Women and men in their most active and productive years are distracted by the physical, financial and emotional hardships of this disease. Infertility is more than a disease; it is a devastating life crisis which can

If you require medication injections as part of your treatment, our nursing staff will teach you how to self administer, or teach your partner how to administer to you.  Hints and Tips for Subcutaneous Injections  You may have some sort of site reactions at the beginning of starting injectable medication. Reactions do not reduce the

Discovery Health Medical Scheme (DHMS) claims process for Infertility By now you are probably aware that IFAASA has been in discussions with Discovery Health Medical Scheme (DHMS) regarding the coverage offered for the diagnosis and treatment of infertility. In a recent meeting with DHMS, it was agreed that a claims process needs to be documented

IFAASA, the Infertility Awareness Association of South Africa NPC, established in 2013, is a non-profit organisation with the aim of supporting Southern Africans living with reproductive health issues through education, research and advocacy, and to educate the public about reproductive disease. Southern Africa has never had an infertility awareness association. Statistics show that one in