A couple have been trying to conceive a child for over a year with no success. When they visited Primecare, they discovered that the woman had a reproductive infection. They learned that one of the potential causes of the infection is oral sex, which they both enjoy. They immediately stop engaging in oral sex until her infection was treated, understanding…
Diet and Fertility Treatment When it comes to fertility and your chances of getting pregnant, general health and wellness supported by good dietary intake are quite important. A diet that reduces inflammation (anti-inflammatory diet) is essential for successful in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment! An anti-inflammatory diet includes foods like lean proteins like fish, lentils, and low-fat poultry as well as…
Overview In Africa, especially Nigeria, many marriages face the challenges of breakups due to lack of children. A family is considered complete with children, while infertility is a taboo and children dying after birth is considered a curse in many cultures! For couples struggling with infertility, in-vitro fertilization (IVF) is often a viable option to conceive a child. Other challenges…
View your embryos during IVF The purpose of IVF treatment is to generate an embryo that can grow into a healthy baby. This involves a complex series of procedures that result in the conception of a child. During IVF treatment, eggs retrieved from a woman’s ovaries are fertilized with sperm retrieved from a man. The eggs and sperm are placed…
Intrauterine Adhesions (Asherman Syndrome): A Cause for Concern in Infertility and Recurrent Miscarriage Intrauterine adhesion, or synechiae, is an acquired uterine condition characterized by the formation of scar tissue between the inner walls of the uterus and/or cervix, causing the walls to abnormally adhere to each other. Asherman syndrome is a term used to describe the adhesions inside the uterus.…
Primecare Fertility Clinic was admitted as a corporate member of the Quality Improvement Institute of Nigeria (QIIN) with a presentation of certificate of membership on Friday 11th of November 2022. Dr. Ese Omonigho Williams, Clinical Director of Primecare, who was joined by his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth D. Omonigho Williams and some staff of Primecare received the certificate from Dr. Stephen…
Our team is growing at Primecare Fertility Clinic! Please join us to formally welcome Dr. Wendy Ng to our clinical team as a Geneticist and Counsellor. Dr. Wendy Ng received her formal training in Medical Genetics from the University of Oxford and received her doctorate in 2007. She’s a trained medical and data scientist with practical experience in statistics, machine learning…
Infertility is a problem that has significant emotional consequences for couples. It causes a lot of stress, which directly or indirectly impacts all aspects of their lives. While some couples are aware of how stress affects their health, very few truly know how it affects fertility. In this article, we will explore the link between stress and fertility and what you can…