World Health Organization (WHO) removes Barbados as a country threatened by the Zika virus
Effective from Friday 19th October 2018, WHO has removed Barbados as a Zika infected country. New data from CARPHA showed that the Caribbean region had shown no signs of Zika virus in over 12 months and therefore poses little or no threat to residents or visitors. The outbreak of Zika virus in early 2016 was of great concern to us here at the clinic and the world spotlight was on countries...Learn More
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS): an infertility issue that is little understood.
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS): an infertility issue that is little understood. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the primary causes of a woman’s infertility. Between the age of 20 to 40, PCOS affects somewhere between 5% to 10% of women. This makes it the most widespread reproductive syndrome for this age group of women. Since PCOS cannot be diagnosed with one test alone and...Learn More
Managing PCOS
Managing PCOS Register today for our next free seminar – Managing PCOS. Dr. Skinner explains how PCOS can be managed to achieve a successful pregnancy. To learn more simply complete the form below and a copy of the presentation will be emailed to you to watch in the comfort and privacy of your own home:Where are you located? ---AfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican...Learn More
IVF Monitoring: What is it?
‘Monitoring’ is a general name for the activities of ultrasound and/or bloodwork testing, to evaluate how a woman is responding to her stimulation treatment. The results of the ultrasound and/or bloodwork are reviewed by the physician, and further instructions for continued treatment are shared by the patient’s nurse. This is a general explanation of the routine IVF monitoring which all...Learn More