How Microscopy Can Help Families Grow

Almost everyone knows someone with an unfulfilled desire to have children. The path to parenthood can be challenging, especially when faced with infertility.

According to a study by the World Health Organization (WHO) in April 2023, one in six people of childbearing age experiences temporary infertility.

The IVF (in vitro fertilization) laboratory at the Virtus Fertility Centre Singapore (VFCS) is led by embryologist and scientific director Dr. Liow Swee Lian, dedicated efforts to overcome infertility using technology and compassionate care, supported by IVF.

This special combination allows precise clinical interventions that combine the oocyte and sperm outside the body, allowing fertilization to occur in a controlled environment, ensuring the patients feel supported and understood during the process which can be emotional.

It bypasses many natural barriers to conception. The challenge: ensuring that every aspect of the IVF process – from assessing sperm quality to selecting the embryo – is performed as accurately as possible to optimize success rates. This is where advanced microscopy solutions from ZEISS play a vital role.

Explore how microscopy assists reproductive technology here.