Fertility Clinics in Kenya
Fertility clinics are medical clinics that assist couples, and sometimes individuals, who want to become parents but for medical reasons have been unable to achieve this goal via the natural course.
These clinics usually conduct various tests to find out the cause of the fertility problem (underlying cause)
For men, it may include semen collection to ascertain problems with the semen quality.
Females may undergo a number of tests including an ovulation analysis, x-ray of fallopian tubes and uterus, and laparoscopy.
These clinics do offer services such as ovulation induction, surgical interventions, artificial insemination, such as intrauterine insemination (IUI), in vitro fertilization (IVF), or the use of an egg donor or a sperm donor.
In Vitro Fertilisation Kenya (IVF)
In Vitro Fertilization is a one-assisted reproductive technology (ART) commonly referred to as IVF.IVF stands for in vitro fertilization. In vitro means “in the lab” and fertilization refers to conception. The process involves monitoring and stimulating a woman’s ovulatory process, removing an ovum or ova(egg or eggs) from the woman’s ovaries and letting sperm fertilise them in a liquid in a laboratory. The fertilised egg ( zygote) is cultured for 2–6 days in a growth medium and is then implanted in the same or another woman’s uterus, with the intention of establishing a successful pregnancy.
Other forms of ART include gamete intrafallopian transfer (GIFT)and zygote intrafallopian transfer (ZIFT).
IVF Procedure (how it’s Done)
1. Suppressing natural monthly hormone cycle
A drug is given to suppress the natural cycle, which can be self-administered in the form of a daily injection or a nasal spray, for about two weeks.
2. Boosting the Ova supply
After the natural cycle has been suppressed, one is given a fertility hormone (gonadotropin). This is given/administered as a daily injection for around 12 days.
3. Monitoring Progress
The doctor monitors progress throughout the drug treatment through vaginal ultrasound scans and, possibly, blood tests. Around 34-48 hours before collection of the eggs(ova) Hcg( human chorionic gonadotrophin) hormone is administered.
4. Collecting the Ova
The eggs are collected using an ultrasound probe while one is sedated. After collection one is given medication (pessaries or gel to apply )
5. Fertilisation
Ova are mixed with sperm and cultured for 16-20 hours to allow fertilization. After fertilization, the successful Embryos are incubated for 6 days while being monitored pending transfer.
Any remaining embryos of suitable quality can be frozen for future use
Transfer
A speculum is attached to the vagina, and using ultrasound guidance a catheter is passed to Womb and embryo (SET ) or embryos passed.
Risks Associated with IVF
Risks associated include multiple births(twin, triplets, or more, Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, Birth defects, infections during harvesting of ova,
Clinics offering IVF in Kenya
- The Nairobi IVF center is located at LandMark Plaza, off Argwings Kodhek Road, opposite The Nairobi Hospital.
serves patients from all over the world and assists in arranging accommodation in Nairobi for the duration of treatment. - Mediheal Diagnostic and Fertility Centre – Nairobi
P.O. Box 39698 – 00623, Parklands Mediplaza,
3rd Parklands Avenue, Opp Aga-Khan Hospital,
Nairobi, Kenya.
254 (0) 736638073
254 (0) 722218416
Email: info.nairobi@medihealgroup.com - Aga Khan infertility center
Cost of IVF in Kenya
in vitro fertilization (IVF) cost about 300,000 Shillings for one transfer
IVF journals
List Of Fertility Clinics in Kenya
There are several fertility clinics in Kenya that offer various infertility treatments. Some of the well-known clinics are:
- Nairobi West Hospital IVF CenterThe Nairobi West hospital is located in Nairobi West, off Lang’ata Road on Gandhi Avenue, approximately 150 meters from Nairobi West Shopping centre.
Email: fertility@nairobiwesthospital.com , enquiry@nairobiwesthospital.com
Telephone: 0722 200 944 , 0734 200 944 - Nairobi IVF Centre
located at LandMark Plaza, off Argwings Kodhek Road, opposite The Nairobi Hospital.
P O Box 29748; Nairobi 00202; Kenya.
Telephone:
020-2731978/82
Mobile:
0722-458089 - Mediheal Diagnostic and Fertility Centre – Nairobi
P.O. Box 39698 – 00623, Parklands Mediplaza,
3rd Parklands Avenue, Opp Aga-Khan Hospital,
Nairobi, Kenya.
254 (0) 736638073
254 (0) 722218416
Email: info.nairobi@medihealgroup.com
Fertility Clinics in Kenya - Aga Khan University Hospital
Address: 3rd Parklands Avenue, Nairobi, Kenya
Phone: +254 20 3662000 - New life
Contact@newlifekenya.com - Apple + Sense in collaboration with Harley Street Fertility Centre Kenya (HSFC KE)
1st Floor Oilibya Plaza, Muthaiga Road, Nairobi.
P.O. Box 64829– 00620, Nairobi, Kenya
+254 733 945 717 / +254 790 307 260
info@applesandsense.com - Footsteps to Fertility Centre
Suite 9, Kugeria Court
Ralph Bunche Road
Tell: +254 205283218/ 0700 041 955
Email: info@footstepstofertility.com - Lifebridge Fertility Clinic
Address: Mwai drive, Lower Kabete, Nairobi, Kenya
Phone: +254 725 047689 - Kenyatta hospital fertility Center
There has been a proposal to set up a fertility Center at the KNH, but at the time of writing this article is yet to be implemented. we hope it will soon be set up - Kakamega Fertility Centre
- The Fertility and Surgical Centre (TFSC)
- Acacia Fertility Centre
- Fertility Solutions Kenya
- Gynaecare Women’s Hospital
- Nairobi Fertility Centre
These clinics offer a range of services including fertility assessments, intrauterine insemination (IUI), in vitro fertilization (IVF), and egg and sperm donation. Some of them also offer advanced fertility treatments like intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD), and assisted hatching.
It’s important to note that the success rates of these treatments can vary from clinic to clinic and from patient to patient and that it’s always best to do thorough research and consult with a qualified doctor before undergoing any fertility treatment.
Fertility treatment typically refers to medications that stimulate egg or sperm production or procedures that involve the handling of eggs, sperm, or embryos
Below are some of the fertility treatments in Kenya:
- In vitro fertilization (read more on IVF methods in Kenya)
- Egg Donation
- Assisted reproductive Technology
- Artificial insemination
- Intracytoplasmic sperm injection
- Intrauterine insemination
- Ovulation induction
- Controlled Ovarian Hyperstimulation
- Transvaginal oocyte Retrieval
- Follicle-stimulating hormone
- Gonadotrophin
Other treatment may involve use of drugs such as clomifene( Clomid®), Ovacare® etc.
See also:
- DNA Testing centers
- Contraceptive implants
- Emergency pills
- Contraceptive injections
- Semen analysis in Kenya
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