The nucleus is the ‘command centre’ of the cell and houses DNA.  Healthy cells in the body usually have only one nucleus (also known as mononucleated): see image above. This is especially true for developing embryos.  Once normal fertilisation has been confirmed, the normally fertilised embryo(s) will continue to be cultured.  The embryonic cells, which … Read More

Surgical Sperm Collection is an operative procedure designed to collect sperm from either the epididymis (ducts located behind the testis) or directly from the testis. It is used in conjunction with in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) and intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) to give men who have no sperm in the ejaculate (azoospermia) the opportunity to father their … Read More

From 1 July 2015, the way the government scheme known as the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) subsidises In Vitro Fertilisation medicines and how they are prescribed, dispensed, and accessed will change so as to come in line with all other PBS subsidised medicines. The new arrangement streamlines processes for patients and IVF specialist prescribers and … Read More

Fertility Solutions is always trying to provide an array of payment options to our patients. For your convenience, we currently offer two payment options. You can either: Pay the full fee, where you will receive a 3% discount on all Medicare items, or Pay the out of pocket fee (gap fee) without the discount. When … Read More

Studies show that high levels of anti-sperm antibodies (ASABs) have a negative impact on fertility and is also sometimes known as ‘Immunological Infertility’. Clinically significant levels of ASABs are found in the semen of 5–15% of infertile men, but in only 1–2% of fertile men. Some of these antibodies can also be found in blood … Read More

The Directors of Fertility Solutions Bundaberg and Affordable IVF Bundaberg have opened a fully functional laboratory that offers IVF and other fertility services in Bundaberg, it was announced today. “This is a real positive for the people of Bundaberg and the wider community,” says clinic manager Denise Donati, “For a long time I was hearing … Read More

There are not many nursing roles where you get the opportunity to be there for your patient’s one on one. Fertility treatment is a huge emotional journey for our patients and it is a privilege to be able to share such a personal journey with them. It’s one we never take for granted. There is … Read More

It has long been thought that male fertility is not affected by age and his fertility remains the same throughout. Recent research has actually proven this to not be the case. Whilst men are continuing to renew sperm as they age, are they as good as they used to be? It appears not, with recent … Read More

By Karen McElroy, Naturopath, Nutritionist & Medical Herbalist Polycystic ovary syndrome is a common hormonal condition in women, occurring in 15-20% of women of reproductive age. Of these, it is estimated that as many as 70% remain undiagnosed. It is generally characterised by high levels of androgens (male hormones) in the body, cysts on the … Read More