Services

At iCare, we offer you the following services:
(Please click on each service to see details)

Fertility Work Up

Fertility Treatment and Procedures

Fertility Lab Services

Other Related Services Offered by Island Hospital

  • Obstetrics and Gynaecology
  • Paediatrics
  • Radiology
  • Anaesthesiology

Sperm Analysis

This test is done to look for male infertility. Semen from the male partner is viewed under the microscope to see how well they swim and whether they look normal. A normal sperm has a head, neck and tail, resembling a tadpole. They are counted to see if their numbers are sufficient.

Hysterosalpingogram (HSG)

This may be part of the fertility work up if blocked fallopian tubes are suspected to be the cause of infertility. With the aid of X-ray, pictures of a dye’s passage through the fallopian tubes are captured.

Timed Intercourse with Ovarian Stimulation

This is the simplest treatment option. The female partner is given fertility medicine (eg: Clomid®, Femara®) to stimulate growth of eggs. our doctor will monitor the eggs' growth using vaginal ultrasound scanning - a painless method of looking at the enlarging eggs using a probe inserted into the vagina. Tracking by ultrasound enables your doctor to know when the eggs are about to be released. Intercourse is timed to coincide with the egg release (ovulation). The whole aim of this treatment is to time a meeting of the eggs and sperms.

Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) & Donor Insemination

Put very simply, this is where the doctor introduces the sperm directly into the womb. It is like giving the sperm a ride directly into the womb, bypassing various barriers. The sperm is then expected to swim the rest of the way into the fallopian tubes to meet the eggs. This procedure is usually preceded by giving fertility medicines to grow eggs.

In-vitro Fertilization (IVF)


Early human life... The four cell embryo all divided up and waiting to go into the womb

IVF produces what the world calls test tube babies. In IVF, the union of the egg and sperm occurs in a plastic dish in the laboratory (in-vitro). Eggs are harvested from the ovaries after ovarian stimulation, incubated with sperm, and all being well, the fertilized eggs (embryos) are transferred to the womb. If you would like the know details of how IVF is done, contact us and we will send you a free copy of 'The ART Laboratory: What goes on inside it'.

Frozen Embryo Transfer

Any spare embryos that are left over following embryo transfer can be frozen. They will then be available for transfer in a subsequent cycle. Some couples who have fallen pregnant and successfully delivered their babies may wish to donate their spare embryos if they decide not to have any more children.

Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI)


ICSI refers to intracytoplasmic sperm injection. This is the most sophisticated among the assisted conception technologies. Using micromanipulation equipment and powerful microscopes, a single sperm is injected into an egg with a needle seven times finer than the diameter of human hair. As you can imagine, the level of skill required is high. As in IVF, fertilized eggs (embryos) are transferred to the female partner and medicines given to support a successful implantation.

Surgical Sperm Retrieval (SSR) - MESA (Microepidydimal Sperm Aspiration) / TESA (Testicular Sperm Aspiration)

Where a man has no sperm in his ejaculate, surgical sperm retrieval may be used to extract sperm from various parts of the male reproductive tract, most frequently from the epididymis - a technique called microepidydimal sperm aspiration 'MESA', or directly from the testicles (testicular sperm aspiration - 'TESA'). In men who are unable to produce an ejaculate, such as those with spinal cord injuries, these techniques may be used. MESA and TESA must be used in conjunction with intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), as sperm retrieved in this way are scanty, and are incapable of fertilisation without assistance.

Sperm and Embryo Banking


Freezing tanks for sperms and human embryos... Resembles a futuristic sci-fi movie? Do you know that frozen sperms and embryos can be kept indefinitely - long after you've passed on?

We are sure you hold a bank account where you keep your money safely and when needed, make withdrawals. Believe it or not, you can do the same with your sperm or embryo at iCare. Sperm banking is for men who wish to preserve their sperm before they undergo cancer treatment which may damage the testes. Embryos which are made during IVF or ICSI treatment can also be stored.

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Public Education Talks

We are having a Fertility Week from 15-20 September 2008 at Island Hospital. Special offers will be given during the event.

All are welcome to the Public Health Talk on "Making babies..." & "Natural Conception vs ART".

Date: 20 September 2008
Time: 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Venue:
2nd floor Seminar Room, Island Hospital

Talk will be given by
Dr Mah Siew Lee and Ms Ong Huei Sun. Admission is free.

For seat booking and more information, kindly contact:
Ms. Mei 04-220 5043 or
Island Hospital 04-228 8222 or
iCare Fertility Centre 04-220 5533

Success Stories

"His patience, confidence, kindness & professionalism really encouraged me. We tried a few cycles of IUI as well but weren't successful. He then introduced IVF to us in year 2002. I gave birth to our triplets through C-section. I could hear the cheers from the operating team when they saw our first princess. They are turning 3 this year. They have different personalities and looks. They bring joy and happiness to our family."

CE, Kedah

"What I thought would be almost impossible was made possible. It was a truly worthy second try for a patient like me. I delivered a 4.3kg baby boy on 25th February 2006."

PA, Sabah

Important

Women who are age 30 and above must not wait too long before seeing a gynaecologist. It becomes increasingly urgent after 35. For women over 40 time is truly running out.

Partner O & G

See our O & G partners here

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