Fertility Blogs
For all your concerns on fertility and other relevant matters, we rounded out all the right information into easily digestible blogs! We hope that we will prove to be a reliable source of facts as you wade through a challenging time. As you start on this journey to grow your family and bring a new life into the world, we are here to assist and be your partner especially when circumstances tend to go against your plans.
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Everything You Need to Know About Ovarian Cysts
Do you occasionally experience discomfort in the form of lower abdominal pain, distension, or pressure in your abdominal region? If so, then there is a possibility that you might be confronting an ovarian cyst. Although typically innocuous, these cysts can arise...
Not Pregnant Yet? When To Seek Fertility Help
Deciding to start a family is a time of anticipation, excitement, and great joy for couples. But in some cases, couples may have infertility challenges, which can make the experience a struggle. When a problem like this arises,...
Singapore Plans To Let Women Freeze Their Eggs: Here’s All You Need To Know
Singapore will allow women 21 to 35 years old to freeze their eggs regardless of their marital status. This move is to help the country address a decline in population due to women marrying later in life and having trouble getting pregnant. Egg freezing entails...
What You Need to Know About Semen Analysis and How to Boost Sperm Count
When you’re faced with difficulties conceiving, a fertility check is the next logical step for couples. This process will involve a battery of tests for you and your partner. In this blog, we will highlight a particular test called a semen analysis, a lab test that...
IUI: The Cost of Infertility Treatment in Singapore
According to United Nations data, Singapore has one of the lowest fertility rates in the world. It’s a struggle faced by 15% of couples in the country today, but it doesn't stop there. Couples who wish to start a family must likewise contend with the cost of...
4 Types of Infertility Treatment Options for Women In Singapore
It’s promising to know that your struggle to conceive is not without answers. Different patients require different treatments depending on their specific problem. In some cases, for young couples who haven’t been trying for long, a piece of simple advice on the...
10 Ways To Support Your Wife Through the Fertility Treatment Process
The fertility treatment process is a godsend for any couple struggling to conceive. But as much as they’re proven to be effective, it’s not always a walk in the park. Addressing this issue can be an emotional rollercoaster where there’s a constant cycle of hope and...
10 Things to Know Before You Visit a Fertility Doctor in Singapore
If you have been trying to get pregnant for a year without success, it may be time to see a fertility doctor. This is a big step that requires preparedness and commitment leaving so many women or couples daunted, especially if you are unsure of what to expect....
10 Frequently Asked Questions on Infertility
Fertility is on the decline globally. In Singapore, there has been a relentless downward trend since the ’80s. The government, in response, has set in place some pronatalist incentives that have evolved over the years. However, the government’s efforts to change the...
How Can You Fuel Fertility Through Your Diet?
For some couples trying for a baby can be a walk in the park. But what happens when you’re one of the unlucky ones? Could changing your diet help boost your fertility? When you’re trying to get pregnant, any number of lifestyle factors can impact your chances: smoking...
Infertility Diagnosis: 6 Tests to Check Why You’re Unable to Conceive
Getting pregnant may not always be a walk in the park for a lot of women, including many in Singapore where the total fertility rate continues to decline. Many women are facing roadblocks in trying to conceive and, unfortunately, they are unaware of the importance of...
10 Common Causes of Infertility in Women
The struggle to conceive can stem from female reproductive issues. Here are 10 of the most common causes of infertility in women.
How To Start a Family Through Intrauterine Insemination
Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is a different approach for couples who struggle with conceiving. Here’s what the process is like in Singapore.
Dr Pamela Tan is a board certified obstetrician and gynecologist in Singapore. She finished her undergraduate studies at the National University of Singapore and earned her post-graduate degree at the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in the UK. She is an accredited specialist by the Specialist Accreditation Board (Ministry of Health), and a fellow of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore. She subspecialises in colposcopy and is certified to perform Level 3 minimally invasive keyhole surgeries such as laparoscopic hysterectomy, myomectomy and cystectomy. Dr Pam also supports the natural birthing method and she strives to provide a personalised care and treatment for each patient.