About Wijnland Fertility Clinic

WHERE IT STARTED

The Van Waart family’s interest in the field of fertility started in 1993, when Lizanne and Johannes went through three years of fertility treatment before conceiving their second son by a GIFT procedure. But first they experienced about three miscarriages in the years before fertility treatment.

OUR APPROACH

Our patient-centred approach here at Wijnland fertility is what differentiates us. Technically, most of the fertility services are provided by numerous other clinics, but they are offered in isolation.

Wijnland Fertility chooses to use a biopsychosocial model (BPS) with is a general model or approach stat that biological, psychological (thoughts, emotions, and behaviours) and social (socio-economcal, -evironmental & cultural) factors all play a significant role in human functioning in the context of disease or illness. This drives our patient approach at Wijnland Fertility

We aim to treat patients physically, psychologically and socially in a warm, welcoming environment. For us it is not just about success rates, but rather the total experience. In fact, it’s this approach that increase our odds and it shows in the numbers.

Wijnland has invested wisely in their intellectual property, demonstrating all you need to know about Wijnland Fertility Clinic. This gives our patients exposure to exceptionally trained staff who are committed to upholding and striving to improve international standards and success rates. Furthermore, they have acquired state of the art equipment, amongst others the now well-recognised EmbryoscopeTM, that allows laboratory staff to optimise embryo development and success rates of our fertility services.

LABORATORY

Wijnland Fertility’s laboratory was established in 2010 and was among the first in South Africa to introduce the EmbryoScope® time-lapse incubator, advancing embryo assessment and selection. In 2013, we implemented a single embryo transfer (SET) protocol, with clinical outcomes and success rates continuing to improve.

Our laboratory combines:

State-of-the-art equipment and internationally recognised technology
IDAScore® artificial intelligence software to support more objective embryo assessment and selection
IVF-certified consumables that undergo rigorous quality testing for use with eggs, sperm and embryos
Continuous innovation and adherence to international best practice

Our embryologists are registered with the HPCSA and SASREG as Medical Biological Scientists or Clinical Technologists. Their expertise includes:

Research and Training:

Wijnland Fertility is an HPCSA-registered training laboratory and has obtained the relevant SAHPRA licensing. We are committed to maintaining high standards in research, training, patient safety, ethical conduct and regulatory compliance.

Since 2018, our laboratory has followed a consistent approach to research, including external research projects, in-house studies, pilot studies, and research conducted as part of training and academic activities.

All research activities are considered according to their nature, methodology, patient involvement, use of human material or data, and potential risks, with appropriate attention to:

Ethical requirements
Confidentiality
Informed consent, where applicable
Patient safety
Documentation
Scientific integrity

Our research and training activities are conducted within the regulatory framework applicable to HPCSA-registered training units and reproductive laboratories, together with relevant SAHPRA and research-ethics requirements.

Our objective is to ensure that research, training and clinical laboratory activities at Wijnland Fertility continue to be conducted responsibly, transparently and in accordance with the applicable South African regulatory and ethical framework.

Conventional IVF and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)
Advanced sperm selection and preparation
Embryo cryopreservation and frozen embryo transfer (FET)
Embryo biopsy

This combination of advanced technology, strict quality control and specialised expertise ensures that patients receive care aligned with the highest professional and scientific standards.

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Consultation Rooms

We have private consultation rooms in our own clinic, near the MediClinic, Stellenbosch. (we do all reporductive surgeries at the MediClinic hospital)

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Theatre

On premises, state of the art, fully equipped, registered day theatre.

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Recovery Rooms

Beautiful, modern and colourful four-bedroom recover area

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MEET THE TEAM

Meet the proud Founders of Wijnland Fertility – Dr Johannes and Lizanne van Waart – as well as the rest of the team – including Associated Clinicians, Embryologists, Infertility Sisters and Psychologists. Find out more and view the videos.

meet the team

SUCCESS RATES

At Wijnland Fertility, success is not just a rate for us. It’s about the total experience and being patient-centered. If we do this right, our chances of success are always higher. It shows in our numbers.

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FERTILITY NETWORK

We are members of the following organisations and the clinic is part of CME – Continues Medical Education:

ESHRE (European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology)

www.eshre.eu/

NAMS (The North American Menopause Society)

www.menopause.org

ASRM (American Society for Reproduction Medicine)

www.asrm.org/

CMSA (The Colleges of Medicine of South Africa) – Dr Paul Dalmeyer, Life Member

www.cmsa.co.za/

SASREG (South African Society of Reproductive Medicine and Gynaecological Endoscopy): Lydia Els-Smit, Chairperson of SIG Embryology (SASREG); Dr Paul Dalmeyer, past chairman of SASREG, Honorary and Life Member

www.fertilitysa.co.za/

IFFS (International Federations of Fertility Societies) – Dr Paul Dalmeyer, Past Board Member

www.iffsreproduction.org/

SASOG (South African Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists) – Dr Johannes van Waart, President

sasog.co.za/

IICO (International Infertility Counselling Organisation) – Lizanne van Waart, South African Representative

www.iico-infertilitycounseling.org

SAMS (South African Menopause Society) – Dr Johannes van Waart, Board Member; - Dr Paul Dalmeyer, Board Member and Past President

www.menopause.co.za/

SACNA (South African Clinical Neuropsychological Association)

sacna.co.za/

BICA (British Infertility Counselling Association)