What you need to know about fertility at advanced maternal age
Prior to embarking on any fertility treatment, it is invaluable to be able to predict an outcome. This heavily depends on the woman’s ovarian reserve, which is most reliably determined by the female age. At age 20, only approximately 2.4% of sexually active women cannot achieve a live birth. However, by age 40, 35% of […]
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MISCARRIAGES
A miscarriage is something that happens more often than we would all like to see. It is incredibly difficult to let go and move on after a miscarriage. And for many couples, their most dreaded question is: “Why do miscarriages happen, and am I at high risk for it?” In this blog, we will be […]
What you need to know about testosterone deficiency
Men’s sexual health is often a difficult conversation because of the stigma associated with reduced masculinity, but it’s nonetheless one that needs to be had. Androgen deficiency occurs when male hormones are low, which primarily concerns the hormone testosterone. However, its symptoms often go under the radar and even a confirmed diagnosis can be frequently […]
What you need to know about vaginal yeast infection (thrush)
Thrush is the colloquial term for Candida infection in Australia. It is a very common and usually irritating condition that most women will experience at some point in their lifetimes. Annoyingly, some women suffer from recurrent candida infections that are distressing for their daily life. What is thrush or candida? Candida is the most common […]
What Causes Male Infertility
Here’s a look at some of the many factors contributing to male infertility, and what you can do to increase your sperm count… How can male infertility be classified? Primarily there are three main classifications of causes of male infertility, each containing numerous contributing factors: Medical – Clinical reasons include medication, infections, hormone imbalances, sexual […]
What does a high viral load mean for COVID-19?
“Viral load” and “viral shedding” are popular medical terms lately that have caused many confusions. Some think that a higher viral load makes the infected individual sicker, whilst others think that it makes the individual more infectious. Which one is correct? What is viral load? After an individual is first infected with COVID-19, the virus […]
What Happens to Your Leftover Embryos After Fertility Treatment?
Many people who go through the process of freezing their eggs for the purpose of IVF find that after they successfully have a child or a few children, they do not know what to do with the leftover embryos. When you’re spending all that time and effort in just getting pregnant, you don’t think about […]
Unexplained Infertility Treatment and What to Do Next
Living with a medically unexplained diagnosis can be both a relief and a cause of anxiety for patients. On one hand, your specialists have effectively ruled out several undesirable causes for your symptoms but on the other hand, you are still living with those symptoms. For couples who have been diagnosed with unexplained infertility, this […]
Until What Age Can I Qualify for IVF?
What age is too old for IVF? I thought it was too late for me…but I heard that’s not true – is it? Is there a legal limit for IVF Candidates? Age limits on IVF treatment vary from country to country and from clinic to clinic, however there is no ‘legal’ age limit. The oldest […]
VAGINAL BIRTH AFTER CAESAREAN (VBAC)
If you had a Caesarean section in the past, can you still have a vaginal birth in the future? This is a question that many mothers ask considering the 1 in 3 C-section rate here in Australia. Of these women, 84% will have another C-section. So is the old saying “once a caesarean, always a […]