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New fertility book launched at Gleneagles Hospital With remarkable accomplishments such as successfully delivering the first IVF triplets in 1983 and being the first person to successfully freeze the human egg in 1986, amongst other achievements, Professor Christopher Chen is an IVF pioneer. Thus, leading him to write and publish his book called “Your Infertility Is My Problem”. The book encompasses every aspect in the journey to achieving fertility, from the ‘Cycle of natural conception’ to the introduction of ‘Assisted conception’. Massive congratulations to Professor Chen for the launching of his new book “Your Infertility Is My Problem”. The book launch was held at the lecture theatre in Gleneagles Hospital, where Professor Chen’s clinic, the Advanced Centre for Reproductive Medicine (ACRM) is located. The reception began outside the lecture theatre, and the guest book was signed as more friends, family and doctors arrived. Copies of the book, each kindly signed by Professor Chen himself, were then purchased before everyone headed into the lecture theatre. During GlobalHealthAndTravel.com the programme, guest speakers such as Mr Kamal, Professor Lim Chye Huat, Dr Suresh Nair and Dr Lim Min Yu spoke about how the process of infertility to fertility and specific solutions such as IVF are clearly represented in “Your Infertility Is My Problem”. Professor Chen’s personal goals and thoughts which went into creating the book were also shared, revealing that his aim was to create a comprehensive guide to fertility, including all the factors influencing it. To conclude the presentation portion of the book launch, a video montage of Professor Chen’s important milestones and memories throughout the years was played, looking back at the accomplishments he has achieved, which culminated in his writing of this book. Professor Chen then made his address, humbly thanking all those who attended for their support, sharing his wishes that this book would be able to help more people understand better and achieve fertility. At the end of the event, attendees proceeded to take photographs with Professor Chen, extending their personal congratulations as lunch was served. Professor Christopher Chen is an IVF pioneer MARCH 2020 49