Jumat, 27 Juni 2008

Dreams Can Come True

Ivan Sini, MD
OB-Gynecologist
Executive Director
PT. Bundamedik Group Healthcare System
Bunda International Clinic
Morula IVF Jakarta



After a decade of servitude, the independence of MORULA IVF JAKARTA has finally come into fruition.


By its very scientific definition, a MORULA (Latin "morus", mulberry) is an embryo at an early stage of embryonic development, consisting of approximately 12-32 cells (called blastomeres) in a solid ball contained within the zona pellucida.

It is produced by embryonic cleavage, the rapid division of the zygote. After reaching the 16-cell stage, the cells of the morula differentiate. The inner blastomeres will become the inner cell mass and the blastomeres on the surface will later flatten to form the trophoblast. As this process begins, the blastomeres change their shape and tightly align themselves against each other to form a compact ball of cells. This is called compaction and is likely mediated by cell surface adhesion glycoproteins.

And that's practically the evolution of MORULA IVF JAKARTA in Bunda International Clinic.


What began as a dream to assist infertile couples in Indonesia has now become a living testament of what can be done right here in Indonesia ... without all the hassle and stress of traveling to another country.

10 years ago Dr. Rizal Sini began his crusade to bring in this highly advanced -- albeit controversial -- medical technology to Indonesia. With his persistence to collaborate with doctors both foreign and domestic, it became his mission to see to it that In Vitro Fertilization become available to couples facing the trauma of infertility ... at a reasonable price.

And so he patterned his Mission & Vision to the actual reproduction and success of the IVF program and marked the first-born IVF child as the birth of MORULA IVF JAKARTA as well.



And now, a decade later, we recently celebrated the continued growth of Morula IVF Jakarta under the newly built Bunda International Clinic, which is about 3 buildings away from RS Bunda Jakarta in Menteng.

After years of living and practicing medicine in Australia, I have decided to come home several years ago to assist Dr. Rizal Sini in ushering to the new millennium Morula IVF Jakarta. It wasn't until recently that it dawned upon me that I have been blessed to be a part of assisting couples with their reproductive requirements.

Just like that, a Dream was born.



And taking after what Dr. Rizal Sini has started ages ago, I -- together with a team of medical experts -- are now here to embark on yet another crusade: to provide the most comprehensive medical service to women -- from embryo to menopause (and everything in-between), which is practically the life cycle of a woman.

Bunda International Clinic prides itself with its continued dedication to upgrade its medical services to people: to inform the public that even premium medical services can be made available right here in Indonesia.

Among the services Bunda International Clinic provides in its one-stop medical shop are:

1st Floor MORULA IVF JAKARTA

2nd Floor B-Spa (a medical spa for Mothers and Mothers-To-Be)

- Medical Massage
- Yoga
- Baby Yoga
- Hypno-Birthing Therapy
- Private Sessions

- Chiropractic Services provided by Canadian & British group

Brandina Cafe

3rd Floor Bunda International Clinic

- Executive Medical Check Up
- General / Specialized Care
- Anti-Aging Remedies
- Cervical Cancer Vaccination
- Menopausal Management
- Plastic Surgery
- Skin Care

ER Indonesia

- Medical Evacuation with specialization on Maternity & Pediatrics

Sasana Husada Physiotherapy

4th Floor Perempuan Clinic

- Comprehensive Dermatological Services by the Puan Group

5th Floor Administration
Strategic Marketing / PR Division
Investments Diversification / Partnerships


Feel free to visit anytime for a private consultation.

Reproductive Wellness

Ivan Sini, MD
OB-Gynecologist
Executive Director
PT. Bundamedik Group Healthcare System
Bunda International Clinic
Morula IVF Jakarta



Q: What is Infertility?


A : Most experts define infertility as not being able to get pregnant after at least one year of trying. Women who are able to get pregnant but then have repeat miscarriages are also said to be infertile. While Merriam Webster Medical Dictionary defines infertility not fertile; especially : incapable of or unsuccessful in achieving pregnancy over a considerable period of time (as a year) in spite of determined attempts by heterosexual intercourse without contraception (infertile couples ; an infertile male with a low sperm count ; an infertile female with blocked fallopian tubes).

Q: Who is Infertile ?

A : Statistics vary, but roughly one-third of the cases of infertility are female factor (ovulation disorders, tubal issues, etc.), one-third of the cases are male factor (poor sperm motility or mobility, lack of sperm, erectile dysfunction, etc.), and one-third are caused by a combination of male and female factors, or the cause is unknown. There is also a condition known as secondary infertility, where pregnancy has previously been achieved without difficulty and now pregnancy is not coming easily.

Q : What is Female infertility?

A : Infertility in women may be due to problems with ovulation, barriers to egg and sperm meeting, barriers to implantation, poor hormonal support of the conceptus, immune system irregularities or any combination of the above. Testing is done to help determine which of these factors are involved and how to proceed with treatment.

Emotional ramifications of infertility:

For some, receiving a label of "infertility" is a relief. The problems were not all in their head and knowing the problem is the first step to finding the solution. For others, being labeled "infertile" is simply painful. For both groups and all those in between, finding emotional support may be important. Some fertility clinics require counseling for couples undergoing the treatment of infertility.

Q : How Does Age Affect Your Fertility?

A : As we get older our fertility decreases. Most of us know that once a woman reaches menopause, it is impossible for her to get pregnant without the assistance of fertility treatments. It is not, however, just the lack of eggs in the ovary at menopause which contributes to decreasing female fertility. Other changes occur in women over time, including:

* The quality of the eggs in the ovaries decline with age.

* The ability of an egg to become fertilized may also decrease over time, lowering the odds of conception. This can be caused by more years in which older women have had a chance to acquire pelvic infections, uterine fibroids or polyps, or other conditions that impair fertility.

* There are fewer eggs with time (referred to as ovarian reserve)

* Over time, changes in hormones can cause difficulties with ovulation

* Miscarriage rates increase with age.

* As you age, general health problems like high blood pressure and diabetes can affect your ability to get pregnant, stay pregnant or have a healthy pregnancy.



Q : When should I see a doctor?

A: If you are under 35 and have no other health problems that affect your fertility, you should be having well-timed, unprotected intercourse for a period of one year before contacting a fertility specialist (also known as a reproductive endocrinologist). If you are over 35 or have known medical issues, the general recommendation is to seek evaluation by a specialist if you fail to become pregnant after six months of well-timed and unprotected intercourse.


For further medical information, please visit www.morulaivf.com or visit Bunda International Clinic, Jl. Teuku Cik Ditiro No. 12, Menteng, Jakarta, Indonesia for free consultation.