ReadyBaby – starting your baby journey

The fertility landscape has evolved significantly in Singapore over the past decade, particularly since Virtus Health established an IVF lab here – its first venture outside Australia. With more individuals and couples delaying parenthood, there’s been a growing interest in options like egg and embryo freezing. However, many still have questions about the viability of IVF compared to elective egg freezing, especially in terms of pregnancy success rates. Understanding the factors affecting the outcomes between these options is crucial for those who are baby-ready, so join us to find out more from the Virtus team.

Topics covered during this session:

• When to seek help from a fertility specialist
• What does infertility look like?
• Big miracles in an IVF lab

Date: 7 December
Time: 2-3.30pm
Venue: 9 Scotts Road, #09-01, Singapore 228210
Price: FREE

About the speakers:

Dr Chieng, the Founding Medical Director of Virtus, specialises in male infertility, reproductive microsurgery and fertility preservation. While practicing at Singapore General Hospital, he began exploring integrating Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with Western infertility treatments.

Dr Tan was Medical Director for IVF centres at KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital and a private clinic for a decade, and has held leadership roles at the National Sperm Bank and  Singapore’s College of O&G. He specialises in endoscopy and minimally invasive surgeries for gynaecological and fertility-related conditions.

Dr Liow is Scientific Director and a founding member of Virtus, and was part of the pioneering team at the National University of Singapore contributing to the development of Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI), leading to the birth of Asia’s first ICSI baby in 1994. Dr. Liow has a special interest in integrating AI in the IVF process.

Established in 2014, Virtus Fertility Centre Singapore (VFCS) provides personalised fertility care. As part of Australian-based Virtus Health, with a network of over 40 clinics worldwide, VFCS has access to proven reproductive science techniques and treatment programs to support couples in Singapore. The facility is Virtus Health’s largest self-contained fertility laboratory in the region, providing comprehensive services such as consultations, procedures and monitoring for couples navigating complex fertility issues.