Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Anytime, some do it before they start planning but majority would seek a consultation by 6 to 12 months of trying for pregnancy.

Medical / gynecological history is obtained and basic clinical examination is done. A pelvic ultrasound is performed. The lady needs a blood test for hormonal profile while the man requires a sperm analysis. The consultation and ultrasound would cost around RM200-250.

Yes, there are. A simple fertility screening package, that consists of blood test, sperm analysis, consultation and ultrasound for RM550 and a comprehensive package for RM1199. Please call the Fertility Careline (0193381681) for further details.

Oral medications are usually the first-line treatment which increases the likelihood of conception and pregnancy. It can be to stimulate ovulation in women, specific supplementation for men/women or occasionally medication to treat erectile dysfunction in men.
Both partners will be counseled on lifestyle modifications to increase fertility chances.

This would depend upon the specific fertility problem faced by the couple.
The options are the use of more potent medications that come in the form of injections for ovarian hyperstimulation, intrauterine insemination of washed husband’s sperm (IUI) and finally in-vitro fertilization (IVF). IVF process involves ovarian stimulation with potent hormonal injections, egg collection under anaesthesia, fertilizing sperm with an egg in a laboratory. Once the fertilization process is complete one embryo is transferred into the uterus, while the rest of embryos are frozen for future use.

IUI involves 1-2 ultrasound clinic visits and half day for the IUI procedure.
IVF will require 14 to 17 days, comprising of 3 clinic visits, egg collection (daycare procedure-one day) and embryo transfer (half day)

Oral medications can be obtained in most pharmacies. A repeat ultrasound will be needed for monitoring of egg growth which will cost around RM120 – 150.
IUI and IVF packages are available. Please contact the Fertility Careline (0193381681)

It is a procedure done in the embryology laboratory where a single spermatozoon is injected into the oocyte cytoplasm.

Primary ovarian insufficiency means a lower number of eggs in the ovary based on age, and therefore fertility rates drop significantly as the person gets older. She may possibly reach menopause earlier. Ovulation disorders are situations where ovulation (the release of the egg) does not occur or happens at a later date, therefore reducing the chance of pregnancy.

The common parameters used are the total count, motility, and shape of the sperm.

Many factors contribute. Among these factors are lifestyle, smoking, obesity, sexually transmitted diseases, testicular-related diseases/problems, certain medical conditions, or medications.

Yes, it is a possibility. Therefore, it’s best to keep the phone in the shirt pocket.