Male infertility, diagnosis and treatment

ICSI at Vitalab

Outstanding medical care, years of focused experience and state of the art technologies have made Vitalab Centre for Assisted Conception, a renowned centre for the diagnosis and treatment of male fertility in Africa. Vitalab was founded in 1985 and offers a free integrated outpatient service. Our dedication and willingness to treat the most difficult infertility problems, and our success in doing so, has made Vitalab a world leader in its field.

Among infertile couples, either partner may contribute to the failure to conceive. It is estimated that 30-40% of infertility is due to female abnormalities, another 20% to a combination of various factors, and 30-40% to problems with reside with the male.

Comprehensive diagnosis

An important component in treating men with infertility is establishing a correct diagnosis. Vitalab's medical specialists conduct a thorough clinical evaluation of each couple. State of the art semen analysis is conducted which includes sperm motion analysis, sperm Ab and leucocyte quantification. And appropriate individualised treatment is then implemented.

Innovative treatments

Intra cytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), the direct injection of sperm into eggs obtained, is a major programme at Vitalab. Vitalab accomplished their first ICSI pregnancy in 1984 with the help of Dr. Simon Fishel of Care Nottingham, UK, one of the pioneers of this technology. We have a very large experience with this powerful technology, and have established numerous pregnancies. ICSI enhances the likelihood of pregnancy in even the most difficult of male infertility cases, including sperm abnormalities before or after vasectomy reversals. Patients come to Vitalab from throughout Africa and other foreign countries for this treatment . Other treatments offered include electro-ejaculation for patients with spinal cord injuries, epididymal sperm aspiration for men with absent or blocked ducts, and hormone replacement for individuals with pituitary deficiencies.

Our medical team, supported by well trained and dedicated staff, provide the highest standards of patient care. For further information please contact +27(0) 11911 4700.