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This is the most used assisted conception technique worldwide. IVF literally means fertilisation "in-glass", hence the origin of the name "test tube baby". For IVF, eggs are collected from the ovaries and then put together with sperm to fertilise in a laboratory dish before being transferred into th...

Once collected the eggs are placed in a laboratory dish, mixed with the sperm, which in most cases has been produced on the same day, and left overnight to fertilise....

The success rate of IVF measured as live birth rate can be as high as 40% per
cycle with fresh embryos and up to 25% with frozen embryos. ...

Failure of treatment -- this can result from cycle cancellation because of no response or over-response to stimulation drugs, failure to collect eggs, failure to fertilize eggs, failure of the embryos to develop normally and failure of implantation....

Lower abdominal pain and period problems can be very frustrating and debilitating. ...

Salpingectomy refers to the surgical removal of a diseased fallopian tube. The procedure was first performed in women with a bleeding tubal pregnancy (ectopic pregnancy). Other indications for a salpingectomy include fluid-filled blocked tubes (known as hydrosalpinges). Salpingectomy is done in pati...

This is a procedure devised for the treatment of cornual occlusion or proximal tubal blockage in women with tubal factor infertility. A tiny wire is placed through the cervix and uterus and into the tube either under x-ray guidance or via a hysteroscope (a small telescope).
Hysteroscopic tubal cann...

Tubal sterilisation is a common mean of birth control. The operation to reverse this permanent form of contraception is known as reversal of sterilisation or microsurgical tubal reanastomosis. The surgery employs the use of very thin microsuture to carefully put the tubes back together and is consid...

If pregnancy occurs after tubal surgery there is a high risk for ectopic pregnancy (i.e. tubal pregnancy). ...

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the commonest endocrine condition (15-20%) affecting women of reproductive age. The presence on ultrasound scan of multiple, small, fluid filled cysts in the ovaries is known as polycystic ovaries, which may exist per se independent of the complex syndrome....

The diagnosis of PCOS can be suspected based on symptoms and a general examination. ...

An association between PCOS symptoms and a significant reduction in health-related quality of life (physical, psychological and social aspects) has been demonstrated. Therefore, treatment has to be tailored according to the main symptoms at presentation on an individual basis....

The lining of the womb, known as endometrium, breaks down on a monthly cycle (i.e., menstrual period). Endometriosis is a condition whereby patches of the endometrium grow outside the uterus in other areas causing significant symptoms that can significantly affect daily activities....

The most common symptom is pelvic pain at the time of the menstrual period. The degree of pain can vary with some women having severe debilitating pain and others experiencing only mild pain. Other symptoms can also occur:...

There are conventional and complimentary approaches to treating Endometriosis...

This clinic offers the highest quality management of pelvic endometriosis provided by Mr Nardo, Consultant Gynaecologist and Minimal Access Surgeon and a dedicated team of experts from a range of specialties, including general and colorectal surgery, urology, radiology, infertility, pain management,...