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My Challenging Journey of IVF at Taiwan
My Challenging Journey of IVF at Taiwan

I didn’t plan my future when I was young, is oocyte donation my only option? I've never heard of the concept of freezing eggs for future use when I was still young. Hong Kong people are known for their hard-working and high living expenses. However, working women are often spending time at work in the golden age for marriage and childbirth. They are often labeled as three-high leftover women (higher age, high educational background, high income). I've been there, no choice but to suffer in silence. Hong Kong looks like a modern, civilized, and open society, but it is still very behind in terms of constitutions such as bachelorettes freezing their eggs. In recent years, some HK celebrities have mentioned their egg freezing treatment overseas. It created some attention in the society of egg freezing. I waited until the age of 41 to come across the concept of egg freezing, embryo freezing. In the meantime, in Taiwan, most high school students learn about it in a science lesson. It highlighted the lack of sex education and moral education in Hong Kong. As for me, I started IUI treatment as soon as I got my marriage certificate. After a failed IUI treatment in Hong Kong, a friend of mine from Taiwan introduced me to a small clinic in Taiwan. I went through two egg retrieval surgeries and three implantation surgeries. Though we had culture 12# Day 3 embryos, the doctor convinced me the outer layer (trophectoderm) is fragile and freeze those instead of culture till day five. I felt like I hit the bottom of my self-esteem. Personalized IVF treatment collecting embryos With an adequate AMH index and decent response after injections, I am not ready to give up yet. At 43, I heard of Doctor O from Stork Fertility Center for the first time from a Shanghainese friend. He carefully reviewed my clinical history and agreed with us. At our first visit, he prescribed a long-acting injection and a few other injections for me to bring back to Hong Kong. I waited for my period to come. I used a long-acting injection on my period day 3, it will last about 4-5 days. unlike traditional IVF treatment, I don't need to do injections every day, it was much easier for me. The result of my first egg retrieval was 17# formed four blastocysts which were very comforting. But based on the fact that only one blastocyst has reached BB grade. And the result of PGS/PGT-A (pre-implantation chromosome screening) showed "abnormal chromosome". Thus I implanted the other two embryos without PGS test. It was like a gamble, and I lost. Doctor O suggested I undergo another retrieval surgery while my ovarian function was still ok. Aimed at collecting embryos. I got 6 BC-grade embryos at last. Some might say transferring BC-grade embryos is gambling with our bodies. But isn't life a gamble? Life's always been a gamble since I was young working overseas, the encounter with my significant half. Desperately, praying for a good pregnancy Considering all factors, I decided to implant four blastocysts at one time! On the one hand, I pray that the transfer will be successful, and on the other hand, I hope my 44-year-old body can be capable of twins or more. Everyone said that the two-week waiting is more painful than the injections and the postoperative. However, after four failed implantations, I was mentally prepared for everything that could happen. Maybe it’s because I didn’t put pressure on myself. I was lucky. I got a positive result for the pregnancy test. I am so thankful for the consultants at Stork. They were very supportive and reminded me of every little detail. I was calm when I saw the result. I was even suspicious while I was waiting for the time to take the ultrasound test. I was truly relieved when I heard the baby's heartbeat in the hospital. My 88-year-old dad shed tears ... It may be because God already knows what I have been experiencing for the last 3 years. He treated me well during the 10 months of pregnancy. I've been a good patient, I took my medicine as the Doctor told me. I experienced zero morning sickness. In my second and third trimesters, I was able to work at home due to the spread of COVID19. At 39 weeks, my baby came to this beautiful world with loud crying. The moment was surely amazing. It feels like a miracle. Stork Fertility Center helped me through the journey. *This article only reflects the treatment status at the time of writing, and the actual situation should be discussed with the doctor.

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Cute Japanese baby goes back to mother's family
Cute Japanese baby goes back to mother's family

Due to work factors, a Japanese couple was sent to Taiwan and could not return to Japan due to the pandemic. Eventually, they chose to undergo fertility treatment at BRCIVF and successfully became pregnant one after another. BRCIVF won their trust and also earned a good reputation. On weekends, the colleagues were very happy to see the Japanese couple who gave birth to a baby, visiting us at BRCIVF to share their happiness. We have nursing consultants who are proficient in Japanese, so we can provide them with clear information and intimate, safe services. As an international reproductive center, BRCIVF colleagues are not only dedicated to providing reproductive medical services to foreign residents in Taiwan but also continuously striving to fulfill the wishes of Taiwanese people to have children. Wish you a healthy pregnancy! Learn more: https://www.brcivf.com/ec99/IVF/news.asp?newsno=133 Line: https://lin.ee/3E6zsPY Reservation hotline: 02-2100-6318 Reservation website: https://bit.ly/3j54CFa Address: 2F, No. 318, Songjiang Rd., Taipei City (Exit 4, Xingtian Temple MRT Station)

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A-Thank-you Letter from Japanese patient with esophageal cancer
A-Thank-you Letter from Japanese patient with esophageal cancer

Mr. K is from Japan. Several years ago, he was diagnosed with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). After two endoscopic mucosal resections (EMS), there were still abnormal tissues in the esophagus. Therefore,he was referred to E-DA hospital for esophageal radiofrequency ablation (RFA) treatmentsince RFA is currently unavailable in Japan, With the assistance of the E-DA medical team, the operation went smoothly and he was discharged 4 days after the procedure. Before leaving the hospital, Mr. K left a message to share his experience.

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Reunion with Japanese family!
Reunion with Japanese family!

A Japanese couple who is working in Taiwan came back with an eight-month-old baby who was a successful case last year. They are ready to do embryo implantation once again at BRC. Looking at the picture of the happy family of three, we are really happy for them! Thank you for choosing us, and have faith in Becoming Reproductive Center. We wish your family good health, happiness, success and prosperity.

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Why we recommend "Single Embryo Transfer".
Why we recommend "Single Embryo Transfer".

Mrs. Jiang lived in Hong Kong after getting married, and she has never been pregnant. The couple decided to come back to Taipei to do IVF treatment at BRC. She implanted an embryo for the first time and gave birth to a boy who is now seven years old, after two years she came back to BRC for implanting the second embryo, which gave them a lovely second baby girl. Back then, if two embryos were implanted at the same time, they might have been twins, however the choice of "Single Embryo Transfer", having this pair of healthy and lovely siblings completely avoided the risk of multiple pregnancy for mothers and babies. Looking at the photo of their family of four with such happiness. We wish your family good health, happiness, success and prosperity.

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Full of happiness
Full of happiness

The couple have lived in the United States for many years and tried hard for a long time to get pregnant. Finally, they chose to come back to Dr. Li. After Dr. Li's careful treatment, the pregnancy was successful. They stayed in Taiwan being taken care by Dr. Li until mid-pregnancy before returning to the United States. They gave birth to a lovely baby girl at the end.o:p>/o:p> o:p>/o:p>Seeing this photo of a happy family of three, we are really touched. The little princess will grow up safely and healthily!o:p>/o:p>

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Life will find its way out.
Life will find its way out.

Life will find its way out. A Japanese couple working in Taiwan, due to the wife diagnosed polycystic ovary syndrome, her menstrual cycle is too irregular to catch the ovulation day to conceive. They have decided to do IVF treatment. Following Dr. Li’s suggestion, she tried taking ovulation induction drug again which help them to track the day of timed intercourse. When she realized her period is late, she wasn’t too surprised about it, because it might be flash in the pan just like before. She decided not to take a pregnancy test. However after two weeks of waiting, her period still didn't come. Therefore she returned to BRC. When Dr. Li checked with ultrasound, what a surprise! There were two fetal sacs in the uterus. She is pregnant with twins and their hearts are beating! Infertility treatment usually is a long process, patients often face failure and setbacks. However as Dr. Li always said, "Life will find its own way", look at the heartbeats of these lovely twins. How delightful and touching! o:p>/o:p>

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The New Southbound International Medicine National Team – China Medical University Hospital (CMUH) goes to Malaysia for the first time to conduct a mega symposium on cell therapy, smart hospitals and
The New Southbound International Medicine National Team – China Medical University Hospital (CMUH) goes to Malaysia for the first time to conduct a mega symposium on cell therapy, smart hospitals and

The New Southbound International Medicine National Team – China Medical University Hospital (CMUH) goes to Malaysia for the first time to conduct a mega symposium on cell therapy, smart hospitals and an exhibition with lively feedback – Driving medicine and health industrial collaboration between Malaysia and Taiwan The newly certified Ministry of Health and Welfare New Southbound International Medicine National Team of the year, China Medical University Hospital, is facilitating medical health collaboration and industrial development between Taiwan and Malaysia under the support of the government. Many great results have collected and accumulated. After a successful industrial seminar conducted this July in Taiwan, Vice Superintendent Kuan-Cheng Chang of CMUH is leading a group to Kuala Lumper to conduct the mega-event “Malaysia-Taiwan Pioneering Cell Therapy Conference 2022” and the “Malaysia-Taiwan Smart Hospital Summit 2022” on October 7, 2022. This is the first professional mega-event focused on cell therapy and smart hospitals in Malaysia. Furthermore, CMUH will build the industrial bridging mechanism to lead 13 excellent medical health companies from Taiwan to attend the conference and present exhibition booths. All professionals from industry, government, academic research and medicine in Malaysia are attracted to participate in these events. CMUH and Malaysia Association for Cell Therapy sign a MoU to promote pioneering medicine and facilitate industrial development Ambassador Anne Hung of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Malaysia, political officers of Malaysia, and Datuk Dr. Tang Yong Chew Goldstone Holdings Berhad are among honored guests gathering here to celebrate and endorse the opening of the event and witness CMUH's signing of a MoU with the Malaysia Association for Cell Therapy (MACT) in the Malaysia-Taiwan Pioneering Cell Therapy Conference.o:p>/o:p> Vice Superintendent Kuan-Cheng Chang said that signing this MoU with MACT is a remarkable new milestone for facilitating cell therapy in Taiwan to connect with the international society. In the future, local interactions and collaborations with Malaysia will gain traction, going more in-depth and broader than before. In recent years, CMUH has aggressively been developing pioneering medicine, including stem cell therapy, immunological cell therapy and gene therapy, resulting in many excellent achievements. The two events held today will share in our achievements and experience of cell therapy and AI smart medicine (Artificial Intelligence Antibacterial Clinical Decision Support Platform (i.A.M.S), and AI-assisted acute myocardial infarction clinical decision support system). Many experts from Malaysia are invited to share their innovative technologies and applications in cell therapy and smart hospitals. Moreover, we will introduce the excellent medical health companies in Taiwan and connect them with people in Malaysia. Through face-to-face interactions and discussions, the landing of the medical care and industrial development in Malaysia can go further. President Dr. Lim Teck Onn of the Malaysia Association for Cell Therapy said that international medicine is prosperously developing in Malaysia and cell therapy is a key development as well as a key trend. CMUH has accumulated very good research results and clinical experience, in addition to being closely connected with the industry. It is believed that the MoU will inspire more ideas on both sides to create more collaborative opportunities and development benefits. Harnessing the power of industry, government, academic research and medicine, CMUH has built an industrial bridge to industry by facilitating smart medicine in Malaysia Ambassador Anne Hung of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Malaysia said that there is a sound development foundation between Malaysia and Taiwan in terms of economics, education and culture. Many Malaysian students stay in Taiwan; many work in the field of medicine. They are an important power to facilitate medical health collaboration between Malaysia and Taiwan. More frequent and in-depth exchanges and collaborations in the medical care space and industry are expected through the resource integration of both countries. Datuk Dr. Tang Yong Chew Goldstone Holdings Berhad said that there is very good medical technology and medical health industry in Taiwan. Today, following the strong promotion of the policy of smart medicine industry initiated by Malaysian government, is great timing to develop and there is great potential to build collaboration and development in the future. Members of the Alumni Association of Taiwan Universities, Malaysia, are especially high-achieving and have been recognized with outstanding results and are strongly bound to Taiwan, so we are happy to invest more effort to facilitate even closer collaborations between Malaysia and Taiwan. Industrial members of the group who aim to develop business in Malaysia are all very excellent companies from Taiwan, including EUCARE Co., LTD., Mobisnet Technology Co., Ltd., UBESTREAM INC., ThinkCloud Technology Co., Ltd., Ever Young BioDimension, KIMFOREST ENTERPRISE CO., LTD., Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd., MAXTEK GO-GO CO., LTD., HIWIN TECHNOLOGIES CORP., EVER SUPREME BIO TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD., and Ever Fortune. AI Co. Ltd., QT Medical, Inc. among others. They span the medical health territories of telemedicine, smart medicine, precision genetic testing, AI big data and rehabilitation robots to name a few. In business mapping meetings, many physicians, medical institutes, clinics, medical health business agencies and distributors are interested in and actively participate in events, expecting to generate further local collaborations in Malaysia. The companies in the group said that they highly recognize the policy of the government for facilitating industrial internationalization and the effect of the New Southbound strategy. It is a highly interactive event and the market situation is understood better through seminars so companies can adhere more to the local conditions. Everyone is satisfied with the preliminary results of business development so companies would like to participate further and have more business opportunities to accurately develop the medical health market in Malaysia.
【Lee Women’s Hospital】Couple from Germany ends their 6-years IVF journey in LWH
【Lee Women’s Hospital】Couple from Germany ends their 6-years IVF journey in LWH

I got married at 38 and have gone through more than 20 IVF treatments. My German husband has flown back to Taiwan several times for sperm collection. I have done PGS and other examinations but the embryos still couldn't be implanted. By chance I met Dr. Pin-Yao Lin, she suggested that I should do ERA and immunological tests. It turns out that I have cervical polyp and chronic endometritis, that’s why the embryos couldn’t be implanted. After the cervical polyp was removed, I started to take antibiotics and probiotics supplements to enhance the uterine environment. Finally I have implanted 2 mosaic embryos and got pregnant successfully! My IVF journey has finally come to an end after 6 years. I’m grateful for my mother’s accompaniment when I’m going through treatments in Taiwan, and also for the serendipity to meet Dr. Lin. Our gratitude really comes from heart. Thousands of words can’t express our deepest and heartiest thanks to Dr. Lin. This is a long journey, but don’t give up and don’t stress yourselves out. Go out and take a walk, or have a massage to relax. Eventually, everything will get better! For overseas patients, please leave a message below or contact ivftaiwan@gmail.com For patients in China, please add our official WeChat account of ivftaiwan01 For patients in Hong Kong and Macau, please contact ivftaiwan.hk@gmail.com

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