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

Managing Vitamin D levels may increase your chance of a pregnancy. Vitamin D deficiency is so common that it is reported that 80% of the population have a Vitamin D deficiency. It seems strange that this would be the case when we live in a sun-drenched country, so why is this so? Is it because … Read More

Few couples are prepared for the diagnosis of infertility, and for most, this will be one of the greatest challenges they face together. Although most patients are aware of the financial implications of fertility treatment, many are not prepared for some of the social challenges. A common question for many is whether they should tell … Read More

The embryo is surrounded by a protective outer layer, named the zona pellucida or egg shell. The shell is involved in regulating the interaction between ovulated eggs and free-swimming sperm during and following fertilisation, along with protecting the egg/embryos from micro-organisms and immune cells during development. Once an embryo has reached the blastocyst stage, it … Read More