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Will IVF Work After A Tubal Ligation?

Tubal Ligation can be performed in a number of different ways and whilst all ways should be considered permanent, some methods are more permanent than others.

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Understanding IVF Treatment Success Rates

If you are undergoing IVF treatment or considering beginning the process, specific clinic success rates are probably of the utmost importance to you. After all, you do want to know what affects success rates and the kind of factors to take into account before making a decision. There’s a lot of information on the internet … Read More

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No Sperm Found? Is a Biopsy Necessary?

In the case of infertility, it is not always the woman that is unable to produce the necessary products for conceiving; men can have infertility issues as well that cause problems with the couple becoming pregnant. It is suggested that in approximately 30% of cases, the cause of infertility is associated with a male related … Read More

So Your Sperm Morphology is Low – Should You Be Worried?

We offer free and confidential appointments with a Fertility Nurse.  Appointments are for Australian residents only.  – CLICK HERE TO REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT Bulk Billed options available – Learn more Low sperm morphology (shape or physical appearance of sperm) is not something you want to hear after a semen analysis, however, it happens more often … Read More

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How to Chart Your Cycle for Conception

If you want to get pregnant, you have to know your body. This means that you have to understand how it works and when the optimal time to conceive is for you. When you time it just right, by charting your cycle, you will give yourself a better chance at conceiving in the long run. … Read More

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My Sperm is Damaged – Will it Ever Recover?

Couples that are having a hard time conceiving often turn to infertility specialists to see what the problem is in their quest to have a child. Sometimes, it is the woman that has issues (30% of the time) that can be resolved with hormones, surgery, or a combination of both. Other times it is the … Read More

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Are Menevit and Weight Loss the Secret to Increased Sperm Count?

When you are a male suffering from low sperm count, it can seem like you will do anything to get the count back up in order to get your partner pregnant. Disappointing your spouse month after month with the inability to help her conceive can really weigh on a man’s mind. There are many solutions … Read More

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Auriculotheraphy And The Use of Ear Seeds During IVF

Most people have heard of the word acupuncture or Traditional Chinese Medicine. For those who are unfamiliar, with both, acupuncture is a part of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and is used to ensure the free flow of the body’s energy in order to bring the body back into its natural balance.   Acupuncture is an inherently … Read More