Fertility

Notice

 
1) Brief History

The Fertility Special Clinic was officially established on September 30th, 1986. Since establishment, we have been treating thousands of patients with reproductive concerns. As of year 2019, approximately 2050 Thong Chai babies were successfully conceived and born under the care of our fertility clinic.

2) Scope of services:

(i) Women with reproductive concerns

• Luteal phase defect
• Endometriosis
• Fibroids
• Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
• Ovarian cysts
• Ovulation problems
• Multiple miscarriages
(ii) Men with reproductive concerns
• Low sperm count
• Reduced sperm motility
• Abnormal sperm morphology
(iii) Antenatal care
• Morning sickness
• Weakness and/or fatigue
• Threatened miscarriage

(iv) Postpartum care
• Postpartum hypogalactia (Abnormally low breastmilk production)
• Excessive or prolonged vaginal discharge post-delivery
• Postpartum body ache
• Postpartum depression

3) TCM management Approach

(i) Pre-requisite for TCM management

(a) Failure to achieve a clinical pregnancy with regular unprotected sexual intercourse for a period of at least 12 months for patients below 35 years old or 6 months for above 35 years old.
(b)Couples who intend to undergo assisted reproductive technology are encouraged to start TCM management at least 3 months before the procedure.
(c) Patients are encouraged to bring along all relevant medical reports:

• (1) Female: Fertility profile test (FSH, LH, Estrogen, Progesterone, TSH, Prolactin, AMH), pelvic ultrasound, hysterosalpingogram (HSG) report, laparoscopy report
• (2) Male: Semen analysis reports

 
(ii) TCM management:
(a) Periodical consultation based on the menstrual cycle.
(b) Two packets of individualized herbal medicine will be prescribed during each consultation, depending on the patient’s TCM and modern medical diagnosis.
(c) If the male partner is found to have reproductive concerns, they are encouraged to receive TCM management simultaneously
(d) Acupuncture will be recommended depending on individual condition.