First IVF Facility In Mindanao Celebrates 7th Year

The first in-vitro fertilization (IVF) facility in Mindanao has marked it's seventh year through a remarkable family day on October 23, 2022. In-Vitro Fertilization Davao, Inc (IVF Davao) facilitated different activities anchored on the theme"Celebrating Life- Realizing the Dream of Parenthood."
Among the highlights of the day-long anniversary celebration was a reunion of the children who where convinced through the IVF facility.

Some parents shared testimonials about how IVF Davao had helped them go through the journey to parenthood.
122 babies in 7 years and 49 happy family. It was indeed a celebration of life and celebration of Parenthood. 
IVF Davao also hosted a lay forum to discuss causes and common misconceptions about infertility. The activity featured resource speakers from IVf Davao. IVF Davao Medical Director Dra. Lourdes Cabling  said, "We are fulfilled to have been helping many families realize their dreams of having their own children through IVF technology"
Through out their seven-year history, they welcomed many cuoples and helped them go through the parenthood journey with comfort, care  and utmost guidance.
Merck is happy to support IVF Davao, which they consider as a milestone in itself in terms of making the technology available to more Filipino families. This is in line with our company's commitment to building families and enabling many couples to achieve their dreams of becoming parents," said Henry Wilson, Managing Director and General Manager of Merck, Inc. (Merck).
Merck Inc. is the Philippines affiliate of the global pharmaceutical firm Merck KGaA, a global market leader in fertility treatment.

Through it's journey to Pinoy Parenthood page on Facebook, Merck helps increase public awareness about infertility and it's related health issues.
Based on the 2011 study by market research  firm Synovate, about 10% of Filipino couple are infertile. That was higher compared to about 8% infertility rate in the Philippines reported in 2004 by the United Nations Development Program.
The World Health Organization defines infertility as "failure to achieve a clinical pregnancy after 12 months or more of regular unprotected sexual intercourse."
Medical experts cite several factors leading to infertility, including hereditary, lifestyle, age, and the overall health of a couple.

IVF Davao is located on the Ground Floor of Brokenshire Women's Center Building, Brokenshire Hospital, Madalpo Hills in Davao City. You may also contact the facility by telephone at (+082) 2980311 or mobile at 0927 2019568. IVF Davao website is http://IVF Davao.com.

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