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【Taipei Fertility Center 】Case Sharing from Taiwan
【Taipei Fertility Center 】Case Sharing from Taiwan

Taipei Fertility Center / Case Sharing from Taiwan I’m a patient who had one of my ovaries removed. I was diagnosed with the cancer when I was in college. After finishing my whole cancer treatment, my husband and I had started our family-forming plan for 2 years, and got nothing sadly. Then I met Dr.Hu when I was 38. At that time, my AMH value was only 0.3ng/ml because of my age and the lesion caused by chemotherapy before. During the IVF treatment, I was suggested with 2 options – collecting my eggs by several retrieval surgeries or egg donation. Although I was so anxious, I decided to go for 4 times of egg retrievals without hesitation, and luckily I got 9 eggs collected! Finally, 3 embryos were implanted into my uterus, and I was pregnant successfully with the singleton. Few months after, I came back to see Dr.Hu with my precious 8-month-old baby. I told my baby that this is the second time he met Dr.Hu. The first time happened in the time-lapse incubator when he is still an embryo. What a strong vitality! It’s such an amazing miracle we won’t ever forget. Opening Hours:www.tfcivf.com/en/outpatient 📍Phone number: +886-2-2725-2333 📍WeChat：tfc_ivfo:p>/o:p> 📍WhatsApp：https://wa.me/886928651058 📍TFC App： iOS Download:https://pse.is/3pj328o:p>/o:p> Android Download:https://pse.is/3ppxzz#

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【Taipei Fertility Center】Patient Story-You're precious and treasured!
【Taipei Fertility Center】Patient Story-You're precious and treasured!

“We are deeply grateful to Dr. Ho for his invaluable assistance in identifying where our problems stem from and providing effective solutions, which ultimately led to the successful arrival of our precious baby. Dr. Ho has not only been our medical caregiver but also a great source of mental support and encouragement. He is simultaneously the problem solver and the tower of strength to us. Sometimes, I inevitably got a mental breakdown, but Dr. Ho always maintained a gentle yet firm attitude, urging us to keep moving forward during our IVF treatment. I couldn’t ask for a better doctor than him!” Opening Hours:www.tfcivf.com/en/outpatient 📍Phone number: +886-2-2725-2333 📍WeChat：tfc_ivfo:p>/o:p> 📍WhatsApp：https://wa.me/886928651058 📍TFC App： iOS Download:https://pse.is/3pj328o:p>/o:p> Android Download:https://pse.is/3ppxzz#

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【Taipei Fertility Center】 “You Have No Time to Waste” from a happy, healthy and seemingly fit woman in Australia
【Taipei Fertility Center】 “You Have No Time to Waste” from a happy, healthy and seemingly fit woman in Australia

From a happy, healthy, and seemingly fit woman, all of a sudden, I was told I have not much time left.o:p>/o:p> o:p>/o:p> First extraction - Australiao:p>/o:p> Now I look back my first experience in Australia, was quite a daunting process with little that I was explained - I used to have quite a lot of faith in Australian medical system given my last 20 years of living in Australia and my early years in Hong Kong. Comparatively, I deem myself as very fortunate, I experienced the best out of the 2 places I call home, before I experienced what is better in Taiwan.o:p>/o:p> o:p>/o:p> Why Taiwan?o:p>/o:p> Taiwan stood out to me as the first resort, as I recall my successful eye laser surgery back in 2014. I have long heard about the positive experience of receiving medical services in Taiwan, from a lot of news and articles, even friends around me.o:p>/o:p> o:p>/o:p> A lot of my Taiwanese friends would wait until they can return home, to get their bodies fixed basically - even from dental appointment or their annual health check, to minor procedures and even major operation. They would rather endure the pain until they can return home.o:p>/o:p> o:p>/o:p> I never used to understand them, and I even once joked about their being a “baby”.o:p>/o:p> “Come on, be an adult and you’re in Australia already. Stop revert everything back home!o:p>/o:p> o:p>/o:p> I must admit Taiwan is not the only country that offers egg freezing procedure but after balancing all factors including affordability, medical and technological advancement, and possibility of receiving support from friends and family in case of emergency or eveno:p>/o:p> repatriation, Taiwan was unparalleled. After all, even if I got enough in the end, I know I would still enjoy the sight-seeing and reconnection with a few friends.o:p>/o:p> There’s a Chinese saying, 沒有比較就沒有傷害 - Compare and despair.o:p>/o:p> o:p>/o:p> I can spend another thousand words on how I landed on choosing Taipei TFC but my experience with them was just top notch.o:p>/o:p> o:p>/o:p> From my first contact - the fact that I could even contact them via WhatsApp, till landing myself in Taipei to my seeing my specialist for the first time, the whole journey was very smooth, transparent and I felt I was well supported.o:p>/o:p> o:p>/o:p> Not only everyone I was put in contact with speaks fluent English but all relevant materials, information on their website and their awareness of geographical factors and limitations were something I would not ask for, but they have them all.o:p>/o:p> o:p>/o:p> Experience can be subjective so for those result-oriented readers:o:p>/o:p> The number of mature eggs extracted without any scientifically significant change in my AMH level was more than 3 times more than what I had in Australia, and there is only 1 month gap between the 2 extractions.o:p>/o:p> o:p>/o:p> Let the story continue!o:p>/o:p> After this experience, I just wanted more people like me do not feel despair but DO COMPARE! Sometimes alternatives are out there for those who seek, and different results can be achieved by simply looking for second opinion or even just give yourself a chance in a different country.o:p>/o:p> o:p>/o:p> The positive experience I had throughout the process, the relieving result of the egg extraction or simply everywhere I have been to in Taiwan, including all the good food, nice people and beautiful sceneries in Taiwan (I managed to travel around Taipei, Jiufen and even Kaohsiung) came as a package for this success, or even if it reached my bottom line of expectation, I know I would still be winning and smiling.o:p>/o:p> o:p>/o:p> All in all, I was grateful for the medical and supporting team in Taipei TFC, especially Dr. Lee Yi-Hsuan, for looking after me. Thanks for giving me an opportunity and a “home” for my weary soul who has been exhausted in looking for options during this once I believed was a rat race.o:p>/o:p> o:p>/o:p> When I totally respect the merits, and pros and cons in any circumstances including the medical systems in Australia and Taiwan, I know I always have a choice.o:p>/o:p> o:p>/o:p> And I have chosen to return to Taipei TFC for my second extraction in November.o:p>/o:p> o:p>/o:p> I can’t wait to share my next chapter of this journey - when I will have to be ino:p>/o:p> consultation with both local medical team in Australia and in Taipei as I do not have the recommended 15 days to stay in Taipei for the full procedure.o:p>/o:p> o:p>/o:p> Jenny Chiu – Oct 2023o:p>/o:p> Introduction of MD. Yi-Xuan Lee:www.tfcivf.com/en/doctor/content/28 o:p>/o:p> Opening Hours:www.tfcivf.com/en/outpatiento:p>/o:p> 📍Phone number: +886-2-2725-2333 📍WeChat：tfc_ivfo:p>/o:p> 📍WhatsApp：https://wa.me/886928651058 📍E-mail：admservice@tfcivf.como:p>/o:p> 📍TFC App： iOS Download:https://pse.is/3pj328o:p>/o:p> Android Download:https://pse.is/3ppxzz#

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Repeated Failed in IVF, Egg Bank Help Me Get A Baby
Repeated Failed in IVF, Egg Bank Help Me Get A Baby

In the beginning, we hoped that we could do the treatment on our own, and reduce the cost by not going through an agent, so we chose Taiwan for the treatment. We initially chose to perform treatment in other hospitals in Taiwan. But that hospital was unable to ensure the number of eggs retrieved by the donor. The number of eggs the donor retrieved the first time was not as high as expected, so the donor did two egg retrievals. We were so disappointed about the result. We ended up with two transfers, we spent twice as much time and money, and even though we ended up with three embryos, we still couldn't get pregnant. We were very disappointed that we planned to end the fertility treatment, but I didn't want to give up and tried to convince my husband. Therefore, we started our treatment in Stork Fertility Center last year (2017). Fortunately, the consultant of Stork was able to communicate in fluent Japanese and answer our trivial questions. We received the doctor's instructions through the consultant, therefore we went to Stork for the first consultation smoothly. There are very luxurious hotel-like rooms in Stork. We stayed in that room for one night, and an airport shuttle took us directly to the hospital. The doctor is very gentle and cheerful. The doctor answered all of our questions based on medical evidence, so we can continue our treatment with peace of mind. After the initial consultation, the consultant notified a donor who met our expectations by mail. The donor provided us with 20 frozen eggs, which were fertilized and cultured into 11 embryos. Based on my physical condition, the doctor prescribed implanted medicine to me. During the implantation cycle, I did not have to fly to Taiwan. I had my endometrial thickness confirmed and blood values drawn at the hospital in Japan, and finally let the stork doctor decide the date of implantation. After the transfer, I stayed in bed, and although the doctor said I did not need to stay in bed. I know I'm a little overwrought, but I think it's better to be cautious. After returning to Japan, the counselor also emailed several times to confirm that I had taken the right medication. When I checked at the Japanese hospital and confirmed that I was pregnant, I was convinced that the multiple inspections that done by stork were really necessary.

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Worried About Not Seeing Donor Photo in Taiwan
Worried About Not Seeing Donor Photo in Taiwan

I got married very late and found my Mr Right at 39. I started infertility treatment after I got married. However, what is sad was that after 30 egg retrievals and 14 implantations, I still couldn't get pregnant. Just when I felt frustrated that maybe I could only live a childless life with my husband for the rest of my life, I happened to learn that a friend who was more than ten years older than me already had a baby. That friend also did IVF for a long time, and has never been pregnant. I didn't know whether she ended up having a child through adoption or an egg recipient, I still felt envious and happy when I heard the news. At the same time, I read a blog post on the Internet about a netizen who accepted an egg recipient from Taiwan. The netizen was about 50 years old and was undergoing treatment in Taiwan. For me, who doesn't speak English and hates flying, perhaps going to Taiwan would be a more practical way. We have considered the European and USA countries for treatment, but we feel that the intermediary companies are unreliable and suspicious. In contrast, infertility centers in Taiwan do not need to be introduced by an intermediary, and we can communicate directly with hospitals. Additionally, the cost is relatively cheaper. There is even the government that manages donations and recipients, which makes me feel very relieved. At that time, I learned on the Internet about two famous reproductive centers that serve Japanese. I participated in the seminar held by these two, and I contacted them directly. Finally, we choose Stork Fertility Center, and there are several reasons: One is because the Stork has an egg bank,which already reserves the donor's eggs. I don’t need to worry about the donor’s situation being unsatisfactory. Furthermore, the doctor gave me the impression of being steady and honest.In addition, my counselor, her meticulous care was also the reason why I chose.She always considered my nervous personality. She was afraid that I would take the wrong medicine. She would give me reminders and suggestions via phone or email every time. Thank her very much. The most worth mentioning is the EGG BANK.At that time, my husband and I had talked about: "This should be a shortcut to pregnancy!" If so, we took the name of the born child a year after attending the seminar. The egg bank is really very efficient! There are a lot of items that must be checked when first visiting. Although it is very troublesome, it makes me feel safer before undergoing the implantation operation. We can’t look at the photo of a donor before accepting the egg recipient program in Taiwan. So many people said it would be anxiety. Yes, it causes anxiety. But I think it would be okay. Among the conditions of hope I mentioned, the donor has the same blood type as mine, and her height and weight are similar to mine. The consultant also said that the donor feels very similar to me. After the baby was born, it was cuter than I thought. My parents-in-law have five grandchildren. They also said that my child is the cutest one! Once I became unconfident because I couldn't have children, and I also repelled deep friendships with others. Since the birth of my child, in order to show others how cute my child is, I have become very active to go out to socialize and become a self-confident woman. People who are currently undergoing infertility treatment in Japan may not consider any treatment other than self-egg. But if you are unable to accept a life without children anyway, you may consider the option of "egg recipient program". I have no blood relationship with this child, but maybe it was me that had been pregnant for 10 months, the child is closer to me than the father who is related by blood! #Egg Donation#Overseas IVF *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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How Could I be A Mom After Menopause in 20
How Could I be A Mom After Menopause in 20

About three years ago, my husband and I heard the term “ Egg Recipient” for the first time. Before we took the egg recipient for IVF, we had experienced a lot of painful things, and we shed a lot of tears. We even thought about adopting a child. We thought if the child doesn’t have my genes, then is it best not to have a blood relationship with both of us? My husband and I had discussed it for a long time, and finally decided to take the egg recipient program. The reason for taking this move was that I wanted to give birth to a child of my husband and raise him as an adult. In terms of biology, my child and I are not related by gene. However, after all, it is me that gave birth after ten months of pregnancy! I really want to experience the process of pregnancy and having a baby. What would it be like? Since learning about the "egg recipient program", we have checked a lot of information. Japanese law doesn’t approve of this project, so if you want to take this in Japan, it will take a lot of time and money just to evaluate and check qualifications at the early stage. Because the evaluation is too strict, even after passing the assessment, it may take several years and I may grow into an advanced maternal age unknowingly. As soon as I heard that there is a possibility of pregnancy termination at an advanced pregnancy age, I became anxious. Accepting an egg donation doesn’t necessarily lead to pregnancy. Even if you get pregnant successfully, you may not be able to continue your pregnancy, and you may not even be able to give birth to your baby safely. These risks aren’t just because of egg recipients, but because IVF has its own risks. However, even with so many risks, we still want to give it a try. At that time, I strongly believed that if I didn't do it, I would definitely regret it. We went to two hospitals’ seminars of egg recipients in Japan, one of which was the Stork Fertility Center. We were redeemed by what the doctor said. In fact, my husband was still hesitant, so I took him to the seminar in order to persuade him. What the doctor said on the stage deeply touched my husband's heart. He started to face and think positively, and finally we gave birth to the baby safely. For us, this is a very meaningful thing. We are very happy! Although I still have the idea of "This child does not have my genes", but more importantly, this child grew up in my belly. It was a lovely child who was born after my ten-month pregnancy with abdominal pain. This has not changed and beyond doubt. In the future, I will truthfully tell my kid about the egg recipient. We decided to reveal it to the child slowly when he/she is not sensible, and when he learns more and more, we will explain it to him very carefully. I would like to thank the donor who dedicated precious eggs to us in this article. Thank you, thanks to your loving donation, we can have a son/daughter. I will tell the kid about you. I will tell him/her: "This girl doesn't even know the names of mom and dad, but she is willing to help us." Thank you so much. We are very happy. Thank you for what you gave us. I know that there will be a lot of trials from now on, but the three of us will go through it hand in hand. Next, I want to tell the couple who are still hesitating whether to take the egg recipient program. The project does have two side opinions. My parents-in-law were opposed at first, but now they are very happy to see their grandson/granddaughter and look forward to the child's growth. No matter how, this child is our treasure. There are few people like me who have menopause in their 20s. I used to suffer terribly because I couldn't have my own children, but now I am very happy. Thanks to the support of the Stork Fertility Center, I can have such happiness. Thank you all. After the child grows up, I want to take him/her on a trip to Taiwan, so that you all can see how he grows up. #Egg Donor Recipient Program#Egg Donation *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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Premature Ovarian Failure How To Get Pregnant
Premature Ovarian Failure How To Get Pregnant

I am A-Cheng from Hong Kong. After I married my wife A-Yin, we have always wanted a baby. We have tried so many years to no avail. After that, we went to several private hospitals in Hong Kong, also went to Chinese medicine practitioners, and ate various nutritional products. Two years ago, my wife's menstruation had been inaccurate due to her age. We all insisted on thinking about the good side. Although we are getting older, we will still have the same opportunities as other elderly couples. However, it is still stressful for A-Yin and I facing disappointment again and again. One day, A gynecologist told us that my wife's ovaries are close to menopause. The chance of success in IVF is very low, and the course of treatment will cause further damage to the ovaries. I felt very painful, but I also needed to comfort my tearful wife, “It doesn't matter, we should still have a way…” After that time, I tried to understand the latest information of IVF, including the development of three generation IVF. Stork Fertility Center has an individualized treatment design, and tailors the most appropriate ovulation induction treatment according to the status of the individual's ovarian inventory. With a professional doctor and a good reputation, I made a call to the Hong Kong Office of Stork (Temporary Closed). I recounted the situation of myself and my wife, hoping that stork could help us. I soon received an email from the Taiwanese consultant. The consultant quickly followed up on our situation and patiently answered the questions I raised. At the same time, she also provided some information about the center. The journals of Stork Fertility Center state many couples have persisted in chasing children for many years like us. After all the hardships, they have their own babies. After reading these stories, I was very moved. One day, the consultant suggested that we take part in an IVF seminar which Stork held in Hong Kong. Doctor’s introduction might help us. My wife and I went there on time that day. The doctor's professional introduction of reproductive technology deeply moved me and my wife. After that, my wife and I had the opportunity to ask the doctor for advice. After learning about the wife’s situation, the doctor answered all our questions and told us the best treatment plan based on the wife’s situation. Thanks to the doctor’s cordial words and professional attitude, my wife and I dispelled our doubts and were full of hope for the future. After that, the consultant and I continued to communicate via email and phone. After considering all aspects, we decided to go to Taiwan for the first consultation and examination. First time entering the Stork Taipei Center, and I saw a lot of artworks and spacious halls, which gave people a relaxed feeling. The colleagues I met, who were kind and polite, made us and my wife feel warm. Recalling that my wife and I had a lot of worries and questions throughout the course of treatment, I am especially grateful to the consultant for being able to answer patiently. Through email and telephone communication, many questions and worries of my wife and I have been eliminated. I am also very grateful to the doctors in charge of our cases for their professional attitude and kind words. I was particularly impressed by the clip: First of all, we know that there are healthy embryos. It is like waiting until the moment when the exam result is released when I am a student, and I can finally relax. Another exciting moment was when we were in Hong Kong. We saw the beating heart of the fetus. It's so unforgettable. Finally, we got our beautiful and healthy baby this year. Not only my wife and I, but also the two families are very joyful. During the day, I had to take care of my wife and baby after work. It was a bit harder, but my heart was full of joy. More than half a year later, I sometimes looked at my sleeping son and couldn't help but kiss him on the cheek. I really want to say thank you to Stork, every consultant and doctor who helped me. I have always wanted to share our story with couples who have encountered the same difficulties as us. Hope our story can help you. Further readingInternational Patient Travel #Premature Ovarien Failure#IVF#IVF3.0 Plus#IVF *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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Tips and process of Lucky IVF from Taiwan
Tips and process of Lucky IVF from Taiwan

My husband and I came from Hong Kong, went to Stork for IVF treatment starting in 2019. We were so lucky that we got a baby on our first try. So we would like to share our feelings and tips of the process, in order to encourage more people who like us. Why did we choose the IVF treatment? My husband and I got married in 2016. We reached a consensus to have a baby before we married. However, I still don’t get pregnant in 2019, when I am 32. Our friend is almost having their babies, I was getting nervous. We have tried to calculate the ovulation period, but we failed every time. We are efficient people so we search for more methods. And we found that IVF treatments are common and have a high successful rate. We would like to give it a try. My husband and I decided to do IVF, and Taiwan is our top choice because Taiwan is close to Hong Kong. Also, we always have confidence in Taiwan. We joined some seminars of other fertility centers from Taiwan. We finally chose Stork fertility Center, because they are so professional with the whole process and every detail. As I expected, everything was great. We went to Hsinchu center and Taipei center, both places are comfortable. And the staff were so professional. The technology they use is more advanced than I imagined. Whether it is egg retrieval or fertilization, you can see instant photos in the app. It is very advanced and reliable, which is very reassuring. The most difficult part of treatment is about time arrangement. Because we are business people, and we are too busy to have a vacation. So we flew to Taiwan after we got off from work. Moreover, the amount of injections and medicines are more than I thought. I still remember that my belly was bruised from the injection. When my husband gave me the injection, I couldn’t find a place to insert the injection at all. The most memorable thing for me is that I had to get an injection in Hong Kong before I was going to do the egg retrieval. Then I found out that the syringe with medicine had to be refrigerated before the injection, but I didn’t do this. Without this trigger, the medicines and injections I took before will be in vain.I still remember that the night when I discovered it was Sunday, and neither the Taiwan clinic nor the Hong Kong clinic should be not working. Fortunately, I contacted the Taiwan and Hong Kong clinics that night and got a reply, asking me to go to the Hong Kong clinic early tomorrow morning to get the shot. Monday morning I rushed to the clinic, and there was a meeting at work at the same time. I clearly remember that I was in the meeting on the phone while rushing to do the injection on the belly. Fortunately, the plan was not missed in the end and I went to Taiwan for egg retrieval. Finally, I want to share some good luck tips to who are ready to do IVF treatment: Do exercise: During the preparation process, I have regular aerobic exercise, such as running or swimming for 30 minutes, to ensure that my blood circulation and metabolism are better. Feet bath: I will soak my feet for 10 to 15 minutes one hour before sleep every day, until I sweat slightly to achieve the effect of warming the uterus. Supplement: 1~2 packs of fish or chicken essence, fish maw essence, Q10, eggs, avocado per day, a relatively high-protein and nutritious diet. Relax: I remember that I was very relaxed after the transfer, walking around and going to the night market, which may also be a factor for the success. So happy that the baby is now two years old! very healthy! The growth curve has been maintained above 90% (it should be the credit of PGS^—^) I wish you all a good pregnancy! #IVF3.0#IVF3.0 Plus#Overseas IVF *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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