Ninewells Fertility Centre reaches 50% pregnancy rate in IVF in September

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Ninewells Fertility Centre renowned as the Ninewells Centre for Assisted Reproduction and Embryology is among the pioneering fertility centres in Sri Lanka. With a host of state-of-the-art facilities, the centre boasts excellent service and results comparable to internationally recognised fertility centres.

The Ninewells Fertility Centre was initiated along the international guidelines, expertise and specifications which govern fertility centres in Singapore and the United Kingdom. The centre which is situated at the old wing of Ninewells gives clients the required privacy distancing them from other patients of the hospital. This along with the relaxing atmosphere of the newly refurbished and redesigned reception and waiting lounge provides clients the required mental strength.

The fertility centre is equipped with spacious consultation rooms, superior scanning facilities as well as other facilities that enable patients to obtain blood tests, vaccinations and medications on a common ground. The availability of a range of facilities and services on one floor of the building provides clients the convenience of visiting the clinic while also saving their much valued time. Amongst the many services provided, the Ninewells Fertility Centre houses a well-equipped clinical room for procedures such as IUI (Intra Uterine Insemination) test transfers and more. The clinic also comprises of an Andrology Laboratory and an IVF Laboratory, of which both labs are connected to an operating theatre, enabling IVF procedures to be carried out in the most efficient manner with minimum harm to the quality of embryos.

The IVF Laboratory has also been updated with new equipment and standardised and approved to be of excellent standard by a Senior Embryologist from the United Kingdom. “A significant component of the quality of services offered by Ninewells Fertility Centre is the dedicated team members who work in unity. Comprised of a group of consultant obstetricians and gynaecologists specialised and trained in sub fertility, sisters, nurses, andrology technicians and embryologists, the team at Ninewells Fertility Centre has gained immense experience over the years, growing as experts in their own field of work. Furthermore, we maintain full confidentiality of our clients, ensuring they feel comfortable throughout their time with Ninewells Fertility Centre, and help them thoroughly understand the treatment processes, expectations and outcomes,” commented Dr. Rohana Haththotuwa, Consultant Obstetrician, Gynaecologist, Chairman and Head of Fertility Centre Ninewells Hospital.

“All these have made it possible to achieve very high success rates in IVF which are in line with those of developed countries and reaching a 50% pregnancy rate in IVF in the month of September 2016”, Doctor Haththotuwa further added. Ninewells Fertility Centre has lived up to its expectations and has given Sri Lankan couples an opportunity to accomplish their hopes of starting a family. With state-of-the-art facilities and full service laboratories, Ninewells Fertility Centre aims to continue to provide compassionate care and a nurturing environment for their patients.