I'm almost 47 years old and will soon be a mother of two. It's quite an advanced age for pregnancy, but after giving birth to my first child, I was unable to conceive naturally, which caused me a lot of worry for a long time. I consulted with many traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and finally decided to try in vitro fertilization at the age of 40. The treatment was physically demanding, but the most difficult part was battling the mental pressure and the anxiety of "what if it fails?" It made me realize anew just how difficult it is to conceive a child.
Amidst all of this, I visited Yasuda Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic last year and met the medical staff. Hearing about many successful cases of in vitro fertilization gave me renewed hope. I made an appointment and consulted with Dr. Tsai Yi-ru, who gave me a satisfactory explanation, and I began treatment last year. It was by no means an easy road, but the moment my pregnancy was confirmed and I received my maternal and child health handbook, I felt that all my efforts up to that point had been rewarded.
I am deeply grateful to Dr. Yasuda's medical team. Every consultation, examination, and health guidance was always handled with care and warmth. I am now seven months pregnant, and my whole family is eagerly awaiting the arrival of our new life. I would highly recommend Yasuda Hospital to anyone going through similar difficulties.
Seeing several close friends going to Yasuda Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic's "Fertility Clinic," and seeing how clean and comfortable the environment seemed, I decided to give it a try myself. Dr. Cai is very thorough, asking detailed questions from the start, and then making appropriate predictions and judgments, which puts me at ease. My treatment so far has gone smoothly, and I'm feeling well. I'm also truly grateful for Dr. Cai's encouragement and advice, as well as the warm support from all the nurses. It's a very reassuring atmosphere for visiting the clinic. I highly recommend it to anyone interested in fertility treatment.
My wife and I were having trouble with infertility treatment, so after discussing it, we decided to go to Yasuda Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic, which is close to our home. After several consultations, we decided to try in vitro fertilization there. Dr. Cai and the nurses were very kind and professional, and it was very convenient to be able to easily ask questions via LINE whenever we had any doubts.
During treatment, we had many anxieties and questions, so this was very helpful. My husband and I are not particularly elderly, but we finally succeeded on our third attempt at IVF. The first two attempts failed, and there were times when we were discouraged, but thanks to the happy smiles of the women who became pregnant at the clinic, the sound of babies crying from the newborn nursery, and the encouragement from Director Cai and the nurses, we were able to continue believing that "if you don't give up, you will definitely get results."
And finally, my wife is pregnant, and I will become a father next month!
After getting married, my husband and I have been using unprotected sex, but we haven't been able to conceive. We have visited shrines many times to pray for safe childbirth and conception, and we have tried Chinese medicine and ovulation-inducing drugs, but we haven't seen any results.
I was deeply troubled about whether I should undergo IVF before I reached the age where I would be considered to have a child at an advanced maternal age. Just then, I had the opportunity to attend a lecture on IVF given by Director Tsai Yi-Ju. The lecture was very thoughtful and warm, designed to help couples who want children understand their situation and resolve their questions about the treatment. There was absolutely no sense of being pressured for profit, and I felt that she truly cared about the patient's perspective.
I wasn't successful the first time, but each time I failed, Director Cai carefully investigated the cause, and the nurses also kindly offered words of encouragement. Thanks to them, my husband and I were able to face the next treatment with peace of mind.
My husband and I have been married for over four years, and finally, at the beginning of this month, we were blessed with our long-awaited twins, a boy and a girl, via Cesarean section. This journey has been over four years (perhaps even longer), and since we started seriously trying to conceive after getting married, we have put in a lot of effort and undergone many treatments. We got married at the end of 2020, and I became pregnant naturally six months later, but unfortunately, the heartbeat stopped at eight weeks, and I miscarried.
After that, I met Dr. Tsai Yi-Ju, the director of Yasuda Reproductive Medicine Center. Once I started in vitro fertilization, I felt at peace knowing that "this is the final step." Dr. Tsai's team is very caring and answers all my questions carefully. When my first embryo transfer failed, I cried uncontrollably in the examination room, but Dr. Tsai and the nurses understood how I felt and comforted me with kindness.
Dr. Cai understood my strong desire to have children and immediately arranged a second treatment plan. After taking a break for one cycle to prepare my body, two embryos were transferred. On the day of the pregnancy test, I think Dr. Cai and the nurses were even more nervous than we were. The moment we saw the twins on the ultrasound, I was truly filled with gratitude to the Yasuda team. Thanks to the efforts of my husband and me, the support of our family and friends, and God, we were able to welcome these children into our lives safely.
My wife and I remarried and wanted to have children. My wife had undergone a vasectomy, so we first had the ligation removed, but it was discovered that her fallopian tubes were partially blocked. Therefore, we had no choice but to rely on artificial insemination. We started artificial insemination in early 2013 and regularly received ovulation induction injections and medication. Nine eggs were retrieved, but only four of them were of good quality (two grade A and two grade B). Two grade A eggs were transferred in July 2013, but a check-up 14 days later confirmed implantation failure. We were devastated.
With the doctor's encouragement, I continued breastfeeding for six months, and in March 2014, the remaining two embryos were transferred. At subsequent checkups, the nurses seemed even more nervous than we were. When the pregnancy was officially confirmed, my husband and I were filled with joy and held hands. At 36 weeks and 3 days of gestation, on November 5, 2014, at 8:58 a.m., our baby was born. We are deeply grateful to God for granting our wish, and to Dr. Tsai and his team for their encouragement and support.
During my fertility journey, I started by improving my health with traditional Chinese medicine. I had a pre-existing thyroid problem, and my levels were unstable, so I was controlling them with medication. My family also recommended supplements to improve my constitution. After my doctor confirmed that my physical condition was stable, I proceeded with embryo transfer. Fortunately, I became pregnant on my first attempt. I am truly grateful that my child has come into my life.
I came to Yasuda Reproductive Center through a friend's recommendation. My friend had successfully become pregnant after just one treatment, so I came with hope. Thanks to Dr. Cai's careful treatment, the IVF embryo transfer was successful on the first try, and we were blessed with a beautiful baby. The staff were also very kind, and I felt at ease during every check-up. I am truly grateful.
