5th Fertility Awareness 2017: Hear from the experts – Debunking the Myths on Infertility, What is Egg Freezing or Oocyte Cryopreservation, and 3 Types Treatment Options for Infertility
EDSA Shangri-La MANILA, Philippines, October 21 2017- Merck Philippines’ recently held a 4-hour symposium in observing the 5th Fertility Awareness 2017 with this year’s theme: “Bridging Baby Steps.” Learn about fertility issues, signs and symptoms, and treatment options available in the country today.
Guests were able to understand the comprehensive details about infertility and its treatment options for couples who have problems conceiving a baby. In the same note, majority of the Filipinos haven’t heard of egg freezing preservation — how it’s being done and what is the primary purpose of egg freezing particularly for women’s socio concern.
The health activity started with a 3-minute video viewing dealing with infertility facts in the country, followed by responding to a digitized Fertility Quiz. The survey serves as the guest’s health evaluation of their body condition, as a result will provide an appropriate fertility approach design for them. Seen around the event area are displays of infertility facts and information for public dissemination.

L-R – Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Basilio, Dr. Gia Pastorfide, Dr. Leonardo Almeda, and Dr. Anthony Marc Ancheta
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