According to
the Hong Kong Council on Human Reproductive Technology, a
couple may be classified as "infertile" or "sub-infertile"
if pregnancy has not occurred after one year of regular unprotected sexual
life. In Hong Kong, an estimated one in six couples has difficulty conceiving
due to different reasons.
There are many reasons for infertility.
Problems affecting male fertility include tubal obstruction or damage, semen
abnormality or unexplained infertility while those affecting women include
ovulation disorders, endometriosis and unexplained infertility. Age may also be
one of the other factors affecting fertility.
A Reproductive Technology (RT) procedure
means a medical, surgical, obstetric or other procedures assisting or bringing
about human reproduction by artificial means. RT treatment may be considered as
one of the options to increase the chance of conception. Apart from RT
treatment, other methods such as timed intercourse, drug therapy and surgery
may be recommended by medical practitioners. You are strongly advised to
consult your doctor for the most appropriate and suitable procedures if you
intend to go through infertility treatment. (reference: http://www.chrt.org.hk/english/patients/patients_abo.html)
IVF - Introduction
IVF is commonly known as “test tube
baby”. IVF is indicated for couples suffering from subfertility. IVF is probably the commonly used
assisted reproductive technology and it has helped infertile couples conceive
and bear children for over two decades. It starts with ovulation induction,
followed by egg retrieval, fertilization and embryo transfer.
The information aims to provide educational purpose only. Anyone
reading it should consult obstetricians and
gynecologists before considering
treatment and should not rely on the information above.
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