Fourways/Joburg Fertility Center

Fourways/Joburg Fertility Center Joburg Fertility Centre (JFC)is a world class service for all couples and individuals trying to start a family but not succeeding after a prolong period.

14/09/2025

Did you know some people donโ€™t realise theyโ€™re pregnant until much later?
This is called a cryptic pregnancy ๐Ÿ’ญ

It can happen when:
โœจ Your periods are irregular
โœจ You donโ€™t notice the usual signs of pregnancy
โœจ A pregnancy test gives a negative result

๐Ÿ’™ If youโ€™ve ever felt unsure about symptoms or changes in your body, know that youโ€™re not alone. At Joburg Fertility Centre, we provide compassionate care and clarity every step of the way.

๐Ÿ“Œ Reach out to us for support and expert guidance.

WHAT IS A CRYPTIC PREGNANCY?A cryptic pregnancy is ๐ฐ๐ก๐ž๐ง ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐๐จ๐ง'๐ญ ๐ค๐ง๐จ๐ฐ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ'๐ซ๐ž ๐ฉ๐ซ๐ž๐ ๐ง๐š๐ง๐ญ . It can happen to people who hav...
27/08/2025

WHAT IS A CRYPTIC PREGNANCY?

A cryptic pregnancy is ๐ฐ๐ก๐ž๐ง ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐๐จ๐ง'๐ญ ๐ค๐ง๐จ๐ฐ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ'๐ซ๐ž ๐ฉ๐ซ๐ž๐ ๐ง๐š๐ง๐ญ . It can happen to people who have ๐ข๐ซ๐ซ๐ž๐ ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐š๐ซ ๐ฉ๐ž๐ซ๐ข๐จ๐๐ฌ, ๐๐จ๐ง'๐ญ ๐ค๐ง๐จ๐ฐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐จ๐ง ๐ฌ๐ข๐ ๐ง๐ฌ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐ฉ๐ซ๐ž๐ ๐ง๐š๐ง๐œ๐ฒ ๐จ๐ซ ๐ ๐ž๐ญ ๐š ๐ง๐ž๐ ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ž ๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ญ ๐จ๐ง ๐š ๐ฉ๐ซ๐ž๐ ๐ง๐š๐ง๐œ๐ฒ ๐ญ๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ.

What is PCOS?Polycystic o***y syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal condition that affects women of reproductive age. It ...
27/08/2025

What is PCOS?

Polycystic o***y syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal condition that affects women of reproductive age. It typically begins during adolescence, but symptoms can fluctuate over time.

PCOS can cause hormonal imbalances, irregular periods, excess androgen levels and cysts in the ovaries. Irregular periods, usually with a lack of ovulation, can make it difficult to become pregnant.

What is a Vaginal Bleeding?Vaginal bleeding refers to any blood discharge from the va**na that is not part of a normal m...
27/08/2025

What is a Vaginal Bleeding?

Vaginal bleeding refers to any blood discharge from the va**na that is not part of a normal menstrual period.

It can be caused by various factors, including hormonal imbalances, infections, uterine fibroids or polyps, or even certain medications.

What is Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)?IUI (intrauterine insemination) is a type of artificial insemination. S***m that...
27/08/2025

What is Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)?

IUI (intrauterine insemination) is a type of artificial insemination. S***m that have been washed and concentrated are placed directly inside of your uterus during ovulation.

This helps healthy s***m get closer to the egg when itโ€™s released by your ovaries

What is In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF)?In vitro fertilisation, also called IVF, is a complex series of procedures that can...
27/08/2025

What is In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF)?

In vitro fertilisation, also called IVF, is a complex series of procedures that can lead to a pregnancy.

It's an infertility treatment, a condition in which you can't get pregnant after at least a year of trying for most couples.

What are Ovarian Cysts?Ovarian cysts are sacs, usually filled with fluid, in an o***y or on its surface.
27/08/2025

What are Ovarian Cysts?

Ovarian cysts are sacs, usually filled with fluid, in an o***y or on its surface.

Why Laparoscopic Aspiration is Recommended?If the suspected cyst has an unusual appearance on ultrasound it is aspirated...
11/08/2025

Why Laparoscopic Aspiration is Recommended?

If the suspected cyst has an unusual appearance on ultrasound it is aspirated to verify that it really is a benign cyst.

Cyst aspiration may also be done for simple cyst that are bothersome to you because they are palpable, painful or large.

WHAT IS CERVICAL CERCLAGE?Cervical Cerclage is a treatment that involves temporarily sewing the cervix closed with stitc...
11/08/2025

WHAT IS CERVICAL CERCLAGE?

Cervical Cerclage is a treatment that involves temporarily sewing the cervix closed with stitches.

This may help the cervix hold a pregnancy in the uterus.

WHAT IS TESTICULAR S***M ASPIRATION (TESA)?Testicular s***m aspiration (TESA) is a procedure performed for men who are h...
11/08/2025

WHAT IS TESTICULAR S***M ASPIRATION (TESA)?

Testicular s***m aspiration (TESA) is a procedure performed for men who are having s***m retrieved for IVF/ICSI.

WHAT IS MALE INFERTILITY?Male infertility is any health issue in a man that lowers the chances of his female partner get...
11/08/2025

WHAT IS MALE INFERTILITY?

Male infertility is any health issue in a man that lowers the chances of his female partner getting pregnant.

There are many causes for infertility in men and women. In over a third of infertility cases, the problem is with the man.

This is most often due to problems with how his s***m is produced or with s***m delivery.

11/08/2025

HOW DOES GENDER SELECTION WORK?

7 Steps to Parenthood Through IVF

1. Cycle day 1: Between day one and three of your menstrual cycle, you will come into our office or an ultrasound and blood work.

2. Cycle days 5-6: You will return for an ultrasound and blood work to ensure everything is on schedule.

3. Cycle days 8-9: You will return for another ultrasound and blood work.

4. Cycle days 9-12: You will undergo an ultrasound and lab work and be given instructions for your trigger shot, which is medication that will allow Doctor to time your egg retrieval.

5. Egg retrieval: This tends to happen between days 12 and 14 and is performed in an outpatient surgery center under IV sedation. Husband S***m is also collected.

6. Fresh embryo transfer: If you are undergoing a fresh transfer, this will usually happen three to five days after your retrieval.

7. Frozen embryo transfer: If you are undergoing PGT, your embryos will be cryopreserved usually five days after your retrieval.

The cycle can be completed with your next menstrual cycle

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Cedar Tree Office Park And Medical Center, Block C, Unit 16
Johannesburg
2055

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