Endometriosis and Fertility: What Every Filipino Woman Needs to Know
"Normal na sakit lang ba ito?" (Is this just normal pain?) Many Filipino women ask themselves this question every month. They endure painful periods, heavy bleeding, and discomfort during sex—thinking it's just part of being a woman. But for 1 in 10 women, these symptoms point to endometriosis. And here's what many don't...
Social Egg Freezing Philippines: Why Women Freeze Eggs Before 35
In the past, Filipino women faced a difficult choice: build a career or start a family. Today, more women are realizing they don't have to choose. Social egg freezing—freezing eggs for non-medical reasons—is growing rapidly in the Philippines. Professional women in their late 20s and early 30s are choosing to preserve...
5 Signs to See a Fertility Specialist Before You Start Trying
Most people think you only see a fertility doctor when you've been trying to get pregnant for a year without success. But that's not the full picture. There are actually earlier warning signs that deserve attention—sometimes years before you're ready to start a family. Knowing these signs can help you plan, preserve...
Success at First Sight
Alpha IVF Manila Achieves 100% Clinical Pregnancy Rate in Opening Months Success in fertility treatment is often measured in numbers, but at Alpha IVF Manila, we measure it in milestones. Since opening our doors this past December, we have remained steadfast in our mission to provide world-class assisted reproductive technology to the...
Navigating the Philippines’ Record-Low 1.7 Fertility Rate
The demographic landscape of the Philippines is undergoing a historic transformation. According to the 2025 National Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), the country’s total fertility rate has dropped to a record low of 1.7 children per woman. For the first time, the Philippines has dipped significantly below the...
First-Ever AI Spindle Study
Another World’s First for us! World's First Independent Blind Validation of AI-Powered Oocyte Spindle Analysis! Since December 2024, Alpha IVF & Women's Specialists has been R&D partner of ReSpindle. Today we are sharing the first blind validation results. ReSpindle AI analyzed 186 unique polarized light images from 23 oocytes. Predictions were made before...
Next-Gen Sperm Processing
Centrifugation-Free Microfluidic Sperm Selection (Advanced Sperm Selection for IVF & PGT) Improving Embryo Quality in ICSI Cycles At Alpha IVF, we utilize advanced centrifugation-free microfluidic sperm selection to optimize embryo development in ICSI treatments. Unlike conventional sperm preparation that uses high-speed centrifugation, this technology reduces sperm stress and selects naturally motile, higher-quality sperm...
Not Just Her: Why Men Need Fertility Testing Too
In the Philippines, when a couple struggles to conceive for a long time, the questions almost always go to the woman: "Gaano ka na katanda?" (How old are you?) "Wala pa ba kayong plano?" (Don't you have plans?) But here's the truth: infertility is not just a female issue. 📊 The Reality: Men Matter...