What Is ICSI? A Complete Guide for Nigerian Couples ICSI (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection) is an advanced fertility treatment used alongside IVF in Nigeria to overcome male infertility. Unlike traditional IVF, where sperm and eggs are mixed in a dish, ICSI involves injecting a single healthy sperm directly into the egg using a microscopic needle.…
How to Support Your Partner Through IVF: A Guide for Nigerian Couples IVF Is a Shared Journey Going through IVF can be emotionally and physically demanding. For many Nigerian couples, it brings hope — but also anxiety, stress, and questions. One of the most essential factors in IVF success is emotional support between partners. Whether…
Environmental toxins Reproduction and Cleansing. The Impact of Environmental Toxins on Male and Female Reproduction: The Value of Preconception Cleansing, particularly in patients undergoing IVF treatment Introduction Environmental toxins in our surroundings have become a growing concern due to their potential impact on human health. Including reproductive health. Both men and women are susceptible to…
OIL INDUSTRY AND REPRODUCTION. The oil-and-gas-industry-and the-chemical-toxins-produced from the refineries, oil drilling-the-hazards-on-reproduction-and-management Introduction: In this article, we delve into the industry—the chemical toxins produced by the refineries’ oil drilling-the-hazards-on-reproduction-and-management. Over the last four decades, I have acquired experience in the management of infertility within and outside the country. Those obtained since establishing the first Modern…
Gestational Surrogacy in Nigeria: A Retrospective Study from a Private Fertility Center “Our babies, your uterus.”A retrospective study on gestational surrogacy at a private fertility center in South West NigeriaAuthors: Mojisola M. Aderonmu, MBBS, FWACS, FMCOG; Adebisi N. Oyero, MBBS; Olaitan B. Shote, MBBS;Chinelo G. Okonkwo, RN, BNSc; Oladapo A. Ashiru, MBBS, MS, PhD, HCLD/CC…
ELEVATED SCROTAL TEMPERATURE CAUSES MALE INFERTILITY ELEVATED SCROTAL TEMPERATURE BY OUR MODERN TECHNOLOGY IS A MAJOR CAUSE OF MALE INFERTILITY. Introduction Infertility is a disease of the reproductive system defined by the failure of a heterosexual couple to achieve a clinical pregnancy after 12 months or more of regular unprotected sexual intercourse. Thus, a couple…
Cigarette smoking and infertility. Incidence About 30% of reproductive-age women and 35% of reproductive-age men in the US smoke cigarettes. In addition, many adolescents and teenage girls, despite costly and long-standing campaigns to limit their use. Several studies have shown a causal association between cigarette smoking and infertility. Therefore, in this article, we discuss the…
Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Infertility The Relationship between Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Infertility: A Global Perspective with Focus on Nigeria and Africa In a previous writing, I alluded to the fact that infection is the most common cause of infertility. A presentation made at the World Fertility Congress gave a detailed exposition of these…
Understanding Factors Behind Unsuccessful IVF Understanding the Factors Behind Unsuccessful IVF and Ensuring Successful Outcomes Introduction: In vitro fertilization (IVF) has revolutionized reproductive medicine, offering hope to millions of couples struggling with infertility. At the same time, IVF has proven to be a highly effective technique. However, it is essential to acknowledge that success…
Low Sperm Count Is Treatable, Say Fertility Experts Experts Encourage Men to Seek Medical Help Fertility experts Dr. Gabriel Ogah and Dr. Mojisola Aderonmu confirm that low sperm count is treatable. They urge men with this condition to seek proper medical intervention. However, successful treatment depends on identifying the underlying cause. Many people do not realize…