IVF Specialists - Aevitas Fertility Clinic South Africa

The name Aevitas means “time of life”.

Aevitas is here to guide you through this very precious time of your life as we journey together to fulfill your dream of having a child.

Meet our highly experienced, compassionate team of IVF specialists

Prof Thinus Kruger

Founder and Fertility Specialist at Aevitas Fertility Clinic

As founder of the first IVF clinic in South Africa (Tygerberg), Prof Kruger also acted as leader of the fertility team which led to many accomplishments in South Africa:

1st IVF baby
1st Frozen embryo pregnancy
1st ICSI baby

His special interest in male fertility also led to the standardisation of morphology guidelines by the World Health Organisation, based on research conducted by the team.

Prof Igno Siebert

Director and Fertility Specialist at Aevitas Fertility Clinic

Prof Siebert is internationally recognised for his expertise as an endometriosis specialist and gynaecological endoscopic surgeon. Prof Siebert has a special interest in PCOS and holds a PhD based on research performed on PCOS, within the field of fertility.

Prof Siebert further leads the endoscopic surgical training program for gynaecologists in South Africa.

Dr Victor Hulme

Director and Fertility Specialist at Aevitas Fertility Clinic

Dr Hulme has a special interest in egg freezing, as it enables women to fulfill their dreams of having a family.

At Aevitas, Dr Hulme is also highly involved in the educational development of Gynaecologist training to become Fertility Specialists through the University of Stellenbosch.

Dr Gerhard Hanekom

Director and Fertility Specialist at Aevitas Fertility Clinic

Dr Hanekom has further completed sub-specialist training in laparoscopic and endometriosis surgery and holds a Master’s degree based on research performed on the effect of endometriosis surgery within the field fertility.

Dr Hanekom is also closely involved in the endoscopic surgical training for gynaecologists in South Africa.

More than just a Fertility Clinic

Under the umbrella of Aevitas Fertility Clinic, we offer the services of Aevitas Egg Bank and Aevitas Sperm Bank. Our banks allow not only our patients, but patients receiving treatment across the world, access to a large variety of top-quality ethnically diverse donors.

What Our Patients Have to say about us

"It was a long journey, but all worth it. We cannot thank the Aevitas team enough for all the assistance and support over the years. You guys are the best!!!"

"It's a boy!!! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts... thank you for your endless support, reassurance and love that you have given us through the years and for always listening to my theories."

"Very grateful to the Aevitas team and planning to return for a sibling."

"We want to thank the Aevitas team for making our greatest dream come true!"

"We are so happy and overwhelmed... We would like to thank you and your team at Aevitas for helping us make our little miracle possible."

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Accreditations

HPCSA. Aevitas Fertility Clinic’s health professionals are registered with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
SASREG. Aevitas Fertility Clinic is accredited with the Southern African Society for Reproductive Medicine and Gynaecological Endoscopy (SASREG). Prof Igno Siebert serves as Honorary Treasurer of SASREG’s Executive Committee, of which Dr Victor Hulme and Dr Gerhard Hanekom serve as members.
ICMART. Contributing Certificates. These certificates are awarded for clinic’s annual research contribution in the field of Assisted Reproductive Technology:
ANARA Contributing Certificate. Data contribution towards Africa
ICMART. Contributing Certificate. Global data contribution.
FDA. Regulated anonymous egg donation programme, which includes the function of egg freezing (since 2018).
State of California Department of Public Health Tissue Bank License. Regulated anonymous egg donation programme, which includes the function of egg freezing (since 2019)
New York State Department of Health Tissue Bank License. Regulated anonymous egg donation programme, which includes the function of egg freezing (since 2019)
Health Canada Tissue Bank License. Regulated anonymous egg donation programme, which includes the function of egg freezing (since 2020)

Achievements

HPCSA. Aevitas Fertility Clinic’s health professionals are registered with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
SASREG. Aevitas Fertility Clinic is accredited with the Southern African Society for Reproductive Medicine and Gynaecological Endoscopy (SASREG). Prof Igno Siebert serves as Honorary Treasurer of SASREG’s Executive Committee, of which Dr Victor Hulme and Dr Gerhard Hanekom serve as members.
ICMART. Contributing Certificates. These certificates are awarded for clinic’s annual research contribution in the field of Assisted Reproductive Technology:
ANARA Contributing Certificate. Data contribution towards Africa
ICMART. Contributing Certificate. Global data contribution.
FDA. Regulated anonymous egg donation programme, which includes the function of egg freezing (since 2018).
State of California Department of Public Health Tissue Bank License. Regulated anonymous egg donation programme, which includes the function of egg freezing (since 2019)
New York State Department of Health Tissue Bank License. Regulated anonymous egg donation programme, which includes the function of egg freezing (since 2019)
Health Canada Tissue Bank License. Regulated anonymous egg donation programme, which includes the function of egg freezing (since 2020)

Aevitas Clinic History
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1983

IVF laboratory Established at Tygerberg Fertility Clinic (IVF), Tygerberg Hospital.

1984

First IVF baby in Africa born at Tygerberg Hospital led by Aevitas clinician, Prof. Thinus Kruger.

1986

Groundbreaking sperm evaluation parameters (Tygerberg strict criteria for sperm morphology) established by Aevitas clinician Prof. Thinus Kruger, enhancing the prediction of pregnancy outcomes in IVF.

1989

Southern Africa's first frozen embryo baby born under the leadership of Aevitas Embryologist, Mrs. Evelyn Erasmus.

1991

'Aevitas' Fertility Clinic Established (derived from the Latin term meaning 'time of life') Aevitas is proudly established as a private fertility clinic, commencing operations at Tygerberg Hospital.

1995

South Africa's first ICSI baby born under the leadership of Aevitas Embryologist, Dr. Marie-Lena Windt.

1995-

World Health Organization Recognition of the Tygerberg strict criteria for sperm evaluation as the international standard.

2000

Satellite Consulting Rooms open at Vincent Pallotti Hospital in Pinelands.

2003

Aevitas Fertility Clinic Relocates and opens at Vincent Pallotti Hospital, with its own dedicated day hospital.

2003-

First Reported Aevitas baby born as a result of fertility treatment at Aevitas Fertility Clinic, Vincent Pallotti.

2005

South Africa's first blastocyst freezing baby born under the leadership of Aevitas Embryologist, Dr. Marie-Lena Windt.

2006

South Africa's first laser treatment of embryos performed under the leadership of Aevitas Embryologist, Mr. Greg Tinney-Crook.

2013

1st of 5 International Pharmaceutical Clinical Research Studies: Dr. Victor Hulme and Sr. Tersia Fourie begin their participation in the first of five international pharmaceutical clinical research studies focused on endometriosis and fibroids.

2015

Aevitas' Day Hospital expands its facilities with the addition of a 6-bed ward.

2016

Prof. Igno Siebert pioneers internationally accredited Gynaecological Endoscopic Surgical Education and Assessment (GESEA) programme, developed by the European Academy for Gynecological Surgery, in South Africa.

2017

Aevitas in Windhoek Aevitas launches collaboration with Windhoek Fertility Clinic, marked by the first IVF cycle.

2018

Aevitas and Donor Egg Bank USA collaboration begins in which Aevitas provides frozen donor eggs through a highly regulated donor screening, testing, and clinical quality assurance program. Licensed under the FDA, Health Canada, the New York State Department of Health, and the California Department of Public Health, the program enables the distribution of donor eggs to clinics in California, New York, and Canada.

2021

Aevitas in George Aevitas launches collaboration with George Fertility Clinic, marked by the first IVF cycle.

2023

Vitrolife EmbryoScope+ with IDAScore technology introduces undisturbed embryo culture and AI-powered monitoring, with the first patient embryos successfully placed into the system and the first reported live birth achieved from embryos monitored using the EmbryoScope.

2024

Dr Gerhard Hanekom becomes the chief mentor of the Gynaecological Endoscopic Surgical Education and Assessment (GESEA) programme in South Africa.

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