In some cases, infertility outweighs the possibility of conception and couples seek scientifically-proven fertility treatment measures to help improve their chances of conception. Ovarian tissue cryopreservation is considered a viable fertility option, but it's expensive and considered a fertility treatment for the elite who are desperate to conceive. An estimated average cost of egg freezing in South Africa amounts to R25 000 per cycle about half the price of a laparoscopy which amounts to R50 000 that most medical aids don't cover if no medical condition is cited. Cryopreservation and an additional procedure to transplant tissue incur added costs.

Couples can turn to other assisted reproductive technology (ART) such as in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) that involves manually combining an extracted egg with retrieved sperm to help in the process of fertilisation. IVF is used to help infertile couples to conceive and is commonly used for patients with blocked fallopian tubes, uterine fibroids, ovulation disorders and genetic disorders.

Before pregnancy, it is vital for couples to undergo a thorough check-up and to have blood tests done to check rubella immunity because immunisation is needed if the test turns up negative. Couples need to wait at least three months before conceiving as exposure to rubella during the initial stage of pregnancy can affect the baby's health. Couples also need to be screened for genetic problems such as sickle cell anaemia or Tach-Sachs disease.

Dr Benecke will modify treatment plans and prescribe medicine for women with diabetes, seizure disorders, inherited diseases and high blood pressure. Taking multivitamin supplements is necessary for the baby's development. It helps prevent spina bifida, a congenital disability in which the baby's spinal cord does not develop properly.