A day in the life of an embryologist. The job of an embryologist (or IVF Scientist) is varied, depending on where embryos are in their development. One thing’s for sure – two days are never the same! We are part of a team of professionals including fertility specialists, anaesthetists and nurses; who are involved in … Read More
What Comes First – The Egg or The Sperm?
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Testosterone Supplements and Its Effect on Sperm Production
According to a recent article in Translational Andrology and Urology, there has been a 170% increase in testosterone prescriptions over the past five years1. Testosterone can be prescribed to increase low libido, assist with fatigue2, or used by the image-conscious as a way to increase muscle mass. However, there is a downside for those men … Read More
Premenstrual Blues
By Karen McElroy Premenstrual symptoms affect about 80-90% of women of reproductive age and symptoms can vary in severity from mild to severe. Symptoms may include weight gain and fluid retention, mood swings, tension and irritability, weepiness, depression, fatigue, cramps, breast tenderness or swelling, headaches and food cravings. By definition, symptoms must occur after ovulation … Read More
Conception Story: The Jonns Family
The following is the IVF story of the Jonns family and details the successful birth of their first boy, Nathan and later a second boy, Aaron who came along naturally. Please tell us a bit about you and your husband. Bruce and I are both originally from Sydney, but we met in Queensland in early … Read More
The Upside of Freeze All Cycles
By Jean Scott In July 2013, our clinic implemented new guidelines for freeze all cycles. The reason being, data has shown that women undergoing a fresh egg collection cycle, who have raised hormone profiles on the day of their trigger injection, have a poor pregnancy prognosis. This is largely because the endometrium is unlikely to … Read More
The Confusing Story of Endometriosis
By Denise Donati You have just been told that you could have endometriosis – now what? Endometriosis is a common and often painful condition that affects approximately 10 – 15 per cent of women. It occurs when the lining of the uterus/womb (called the endometrium) grows outside the uterus. The displaced tissue commonly grows on … Read More
Routine Laparoscopies As A Fertility Evaluation – Right Or Wrong?
We see a lot of ladies come to Fertility Solutions for fertility treatment suggesting that the doctor they were seeing encouraged them to have a laparoscopy as part of their fertility workup. They then ask us what our position is on this. Well, that is a great question indeed and one that I am sure creates … Read More
Improve Fertility With These Weight Loss Diet Tips
If you have read our page on how to get pregnant, you may have discovered that one of the problems facing a couple’s ability to conceive is being overweight. By staying in good shape and trying to eat well, you and your partner have the best chance at having a baby. Here are some healthy … Read More
How To Increase Fertility Naturally
Starting a family is exciting! Once you have made the decision, you’d probably like to get pregnant straight away. Following are helpful tips that will assist you in your quest for a baby – and what you can do if, despite doing all the right things, it’s still not happening. Here are twelve tips to … Read More
How To Choose Your IVF Clinic
Today there are many fertility clinics to choose from, so many that it is often difficult for patients to know which program is the best for them. Below are a few ideas that should be explored and considered when searching for a unit that suits both your requirements. It is important to look at the … Read More