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Repeated IVF Failure? My Strategy in Optimising the Uterus Before FET – Leading to a Positive Pregnancy Test

Repeated IVF Failure? My Strategy in Optimising the Uterus Before FET – Leading to a Positive Pregnancy Test By Prof. Dr. Jayabalan A/L Valliapan, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, Fertility Specialist at Metro IVF. Repeated IVF failure is one of the most emotionally challenging experiences for any couple. When implantation does not occur despite multiple attempts, it is important not to simply repeat the same protocol but to reassess and refine the strategy. Recently, I managed a 36-year-old patient with a five-year history of infertility. She had undergone three failed IUI …

After 14 IVF Attempts: GC’s Inspiring Road to Motherhood

GC’S JOURNEY Hope and Perseverance: GC’s Journey to Motherhood It is well known that conceiving through IVF can be a long and challenging journey. Many couples face multiple cycles, setbacks, and emotional hurdles before reaching success. GC’s story, a couple from Johor, reflects the combined strength, support, and unwavering dedication shared between her, her husband, and their family, making their eventual triumph even more meaningful. Early IVF Journey (2015–2018) GC began her fertility journey in 2015 at Fertility Centre 1 with her first OPU and frozen embryo (FE) cycle. Over …

Successful IVF pregnancy using own egg at age of 46 years

Hope For New Life In Late 40s It is common knowledge that the chance for a 40-something woman to conceive through IVF is very slim. You will never know that you have that chance until you have undergo a pre-IVF assessment with your fertility specialist. Lina, a 46-year old Malaysian woman decided to have a baby and sought initial In-vitro-fertilisation (IVF) treatment in a several fertility centers. However, she could not found a suitable doctor to suit her need. She was aware that her chances of conceiving using her …

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Puasa Dan Kesuburan

Puasa & Kesuburan Dr Salini Suhaila Nasir, Metro IVF Bersempena bulan Ramadhan yang mulia ini, sedikit perkongsian buat pasangan TTC yang sedang mencuba untuk hamil. Terdapat beberapa kajian mencadangkan berpuasa mungkin dapat membantu meningkatkan kejayaan kehamilan. Puasa mempunyai banyak kebaikan kepada badan yang bukan sahaja sekadar menahan lapar dan dahaga tetapi dari sudut kesihatan berupaya mengeluarkan hormon sintetik, membersihkan hati, mengalkalikan aliran darah dan menjana semula proses hormon semulajadi badan. Berpuasa membolehkan semua toksin dikeluarkan dari sel, hormon diseimbangkan semula, hati memetabolismekan sebarang hormon berlebihan seperti xenoestrogen dan kortisol (hormon …

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BERPUASA SEMASA HAMIL DAN MENYUSU

BERPUASA SEMASA HAMIL DAN MENYUSU Dr Afida Sohana Awang Soh, Hospital Wanita Metro Setiap kali tibanya Ramadhan, soalan cepu emas yang ditanya doleh ibu-ibu yang hamil atau menyusu adalah samada mereka dibolehkan berpuasa semasa hamil dan menyusu. Untuk menjawab soalan ini, pertama sekali mari kita lihat dari segi agama. Sabda Nabi Muhammad SAW, إِنَّ اللَّهَ عَزَّ وَجَلَّ وَضَعَ عَنِ الْمُسَافِرِ شَطْرَ الصَّلاَةِ وَعَنِ الْمُسَافِرِ وَالْحَامِلِ وَالْمُرْضِعِ الصَّوْمَ أَوِ الصِّيَامَ “Sesungguhnya Allah ‘azza wa jalla meringankan setengah solat untuk musafir dan meringankan puasa bagi musafir, wanita hamil dan menyusui.” Hadis riwayat …

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Kehamilan dan Kesuburan Ketika Puasa di Bulan Ramadan

Kehamilan dan Kesuburan Ketika Puasa di Bulan Ramadan Dr Zharif Hussein, Metro IVF Kehamilan dan Ramadan: Panduan untuk Ibu HamilRamadan adalah bulan suci bagi umat Islam yang dipenuhi dengan ibadah dan keberkatan. Namun, bagi ibu hamil, keputusan untuk berpuasa memerlukan pertimbangan yang teliti. Kehamilan adalah tempoh penting yang memerlukan pemakanan seimbang, hidrasi yang mencukupi, dan rehat yang mencukupi untuk memastikan kesihatan ibu dan bayi dalam kandungan. Artikel ini akan membincangkan tentang cara menjaga kesihatan semasa berpuasa dan alternatif bagi ibu hamil yang tidak mampu berpuasa. Kesuburan dan Ramadan: Panduan untuk …

Becoming Parents After a 5-Year Wait

The couple sought fertility consultation in 2022, five years after getting married. They decided to embark on IVF treatment following a history of ectopic pregnancy in 2018, which left the wife with only one Fallopian tube. In 2019, they experienced a failed IUI attempt at another hospital. After undergoing their first cycle of IVF at Metro IVF Puchong, they are now blessed with a baby boy! …

HL’s IVF Family

HL has always dreamed of having a family. She began her fertility journey with her first IVF cycle, which yielded a Day 3 embryo and a blastocyst. The Day 3 embryo was used during her first FET, which resulted in a successful pregnancy and the birth of a cute, healthy girl. One year later, HL underwent her second FET, this time with the blastocyst. It resulted in yet another pregnancy, and she delivered a healthy boy. Now, HL has a wonderful IVF family with her miracle daughter and son. …

Beating Unexplained Infertility

Even IVF treatment can fail at times, and the reasons can be difficult to identify. Mrs. Y and her husband had been visiting Metro IVF since 2022 and finally decided on IVF treatment last year. Screening showed no significant fertility issues, classifying their condition as ‘unexplained infertility.’ Their IVF treatment resulted in six beautiful day-five embryos (blastocysts), all graded A+ to A- (4AA to 6AB). However, their first FET last year was unsuccessful, with Beta HCG levels rising only to 7 before dropping. For the couple’s second FET, additional measures …

A Journey of 7 IVF Cycles

Here’s the story of a remarkable engineer, CY, who exemplifies intelligence, hard work, and courage, all in pursuit of her dream of starting a family. CY knew from the start that her path to parenthood would be challenging, for she had previously undergone two surgeries on her uterus and tubes. Just a year into her marriage, she embarked on her IVF journey and went through three cycles at two different centres, yet success remained elusive. After six months of dedicated reading and research, CY made the bold decision to pursue …

Double the Success With Mini IVF

At 33 years old, this couple already had one child conceived spontaneously five years ago. However, they had been trying to conceive (TTC) again for four years without success and came to us for several attempts of timed intercourse (TSI). As we continued working with them, we noticed the emotional strain and disappointment they were experiencing due to repeated failures. We understood their hope to conceive naturally again, given their previous success, but we also knew that age plays a significant role, and nothing, including timed intercourse, is 100% guaranteed. …

A Miracle Baby at 40

At the age of 40, the couple was blessed with a beautiful baby girl after 10 years of marriage. They first visited Metro IVF in September 2022 following a failed embryo transfer at another fertility centre. After further assessment, our specialist recommended a myomectomy (removal of fibroid) and a polypectomy before proceeding with a second embryo transfer. Six months later, the couple were finally ready and proceeded with the transfer, resulting in a successful pregnancy! …