Hormones
19 May 2009
Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)
Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is the process of injecting sperm directly into a woman's uterus using a catheter, to assist conception in an infertile couple. IUI…
Hormones
07 May 2009
In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF)
In vitro fertilisation (IVF) refers to the process of conceiving an embryo in a test tube. Embryos are conceived in vitro, when viable male sperm…
Hormones
06 May 2009
Oocyte Retrieval
Oocyte retrieval is the process of collecting mature eggs directly from a woman's ovaries before they are released from ovarian follicles.
Men's Health
05 May 2009
Vasectomy (Video)
A vasectomy is a surgical procedure in which the vas deferens is cut, rendering a male infertile. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about reasons for having a vasectomy, what happens during a vasectomy, side effects, its effect on sex life, and the reversibility of the…
Hormones
04 May 2009
Ovarian Stimulation and Hyperstimulation
Ovarian stimulation is a component of in vitro fertilisation used to stimulate maturation of eggs (oocytes) so that they can be retrieved from the ovaries.
Children's health
24 Apr 2009
Pregnancy Test
Pregnancy test: A pregnancy test is used to determine if a woman is pregnant. This is done by analysing a sample of a woman's urine…
Men's Health
21 Apr 2009
Vasectomy
Vasectomy is a surgical procedure for male sterilisation. It involves severing the vas deferens and blocking or tying one or both of the severed ends. This…
Men's Health
18 Feb 2009
Semen Analysis (Sperm Count Testing)
Semen analysis testing assesses a man's fertility through examinination of a sample of freshly retrieved semen under a microscope to determine volume and quality of the sperm.
Children's health
17 Feb 2009
Pregnancy: Overview
Introduction to Pregnancy: Pregnancy is the potential result of sexual intercourse between a man and a woman. Pregnancy usually lasts for 9 months.
