Cape Fertility

Cape Fertility Cape Fertility
Dr Sulaiman Heylen
Dr Paul le Roux
Dr Nomathamsanqa Matebese
Dr Lizle Oosthuizen
Dr Joanne Pottow

Cape Fertility is the prime destination for fertility treatment in South Africa. All treatment modalities are available, AI, IVF, ICSI, S***m and egg donation,PGD and minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery. It is the largest clinic of its kind in South Africa and we speak English, Afrikaans, French, IsiXhosa and have a Portuguese translator at the clinic.

For every parent carrying the memory of a baby gone too soon – your love is real, your loss is real, and your baby’s imp...
15/10/2025

For every parent carrying the memory of a baby gone too soon – your love is real, your loss is real, and your baby’s impact on your life matters.

Join us tonight at 7pm for the International Wave of Light, as we light candles around the world in honour of all the little ones gone too soon.

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Here's why: an egg survives just 12-24 hours after ovulation, but s***m can survive up to 5 days in fertile cervical muc...
14/10/2025

Here's why: an egg survives just 12-24 hours after ovulation, but s***m can survive up to 5 days in fertile cervical mucus. This creates a 6-day fertile window: the 5 days before ovulation plus ovulation day itself.

The highest chance of conception occurs on the 2-3 days right before ovulation.

The catch? Ovulation timing varies between people and even between cycles. Stress, illness, travel, and hormonal changes can shift ovulation.

This is why "just relax" isn't helpful advice – and why timing alone doesn't guarantee conception.

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IUI – S***m placed in the uterus during ovulationIVF – Eggs fertilised with s***m in the labICSI – Single s***m injected...
10/10/2025

IUI – S***m placed in the uterus during ovulation
IVF – Eggs fertilised with s***m in the lab
ICSI – Single s***m injected into an egg
PGT – Embryos tested for genetic conditions before transfer
FET – Transfer of a frozen embryo
AMH – Blood test showing ovarian reserve
HSG – X-ray to check if fallopian tubes are open

Feeling overwhelmed? We’ll guide you through every step in simple terms.

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During Baby Loss Awareness Month, we remember that grief and love are inseparable. The depth of your grief reflects the ...
08/10/2025

During Baby Loss Awareness Month, we remember that grief and love are inseparable. The depth of your grief reflects the depth of your love.

Your baby mattered. Your grief matters. Your story matters.

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Dr Sulaiman Heylen joined Cape Fertility in 1995 and has been a Director ever since, pioneering advances in reproductive...
06/10/2025

Dr Sulaiman Heylen joined Cape Fertility in 1995 and has been a Director ever since, pioneering advances in reproductive medicine in South Africa. He performed the country’s first laparoscopic tubal re-anastomosis, introduced TESA and ESA, and with Cape Fertility’s team achieved South Africa’s first PGT pregnancy in 2003.

A specialist in complex reproductive surgery, Dr Heylen performs advanced procedures for Asherman’s syndrome, endometriosis, fibroids, and cerclage. He holds multiple qualifications, including being the first South African certified Master in Reproductive Endoscopic Surgery (ESHRE, 2017).

He serves as Chairman of Cape Fertility, is a past SASREG President, and consults part-time at UCT. Registered as a Subspecialist in Reproductive Medicine, he is a frequent speaker at international congresses, combining surgical expertise with compassion for each patient’s journey.

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Here's something most people don't know: your uterus contracts during and after s*x to help move s***m towards the egg.T...
03/10/2025

Here's something most people don't know: your uterus contracts during and after s*x to help move s***m towards the egg.

These contractions are triggered by prostaglandins in semen and by oxytocin released during or**sm. They create wave-like movements that propel s***m through the cervix and into the fallopian tubes.

This is one reason why relaxation and arousal matter for conception – stress can inhibit these natural contractions.

Your body has its own fertility mechanisms working behind the scenes.

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October is International Pregnancy and Baby Loss Awareness Month. It's a time to break the silence, honour the babies wh...
01/10/2025

October is International Pregnancy and Baby Loss Awareness Month. It's a time to break the silence, honour the babies who left too soon, and support the families who carry their memory.

On 15 October, join the global Wave of Light by lighting a candle at 7pm in your time zone.

At Cape Fertility, we're here for every part of your journey.

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PCOS Awareness Month ends, but your journey continues with new knowledge and hope. You're not the same person who starte...
29/09/2025

PCOS Awareness Month ends, but your journey continues with new knowledge and hope. You're not the same person who started reading these posts...you're more informed, more empowered, and ready to take action.

At Cape Fertility, we're here when you're ready to turn awareness into answers.

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Here's what actually works: Folic acid prevents neural tube defects when taken before conception and during early pregna...
26/09/2025

Here's what actually works: Folic acid prevents neural tube defects when taken before conception and during early pregnancy. It should be started at least one month before trying to conceive. The recommended dose is 400-800mcg daily.

Beyond folic acid? The evidence gets murky fast. At Cape Fertility, we focus on proven interventions rather than expensive supplement cocktails with questionable benefits.

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Today we honour our rainbow nation's rich tapestry of cultures, languages, and traditions. What unites us across all bac...
24/09/2025

Today we honour our rainbow nation's rich tapestry of cultures, languages, and traditions. What unites us across all backgrounds? The deep desire to build families and pass on our heritage to the next generation.

Whether your tradition involves specific fertility rituals, extended family support systems, or cultural celebrations around pregnancy and birth, Cape Fertility respects and celebrates the diverse paths to parenthood that make South Africa beautiful.

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Every healthy meal, every stress-reducing walk, every night of better sleep matters. Small consistent actions create big...
22/09/2025

Every healthy meal, every stress-reducing walk, every night of better sleep matters. Small consistent actions create big changes in your reproductive health. Celebrate the tiny victories. They're building something bigger.

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📩 info@capefertility.co.za
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1 Wilderness Road
Cape Town
7708

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