What is Social Egg Freezing and How Can it Help Me?
While falling pregnant may seem like a natural part of life, it’s not always as simple as it seems. Fortunately, the science regarding fertility has evolved over the years. This has empowered millions of women, helping them to get pregnant and parent children. For more than 30 years, egg freezing has been one way for […]
What medications are safe/dangerous during pregnancy?
During the 40 weeks of pregnancy, common ailments may arise, but the available medications are limited due to safety concerns. Some medications may could cause harm by interfering with embryo development, damaging the foetus’s organs, increasing the risk of miscarriage or damaging the placenta. Any of these scenarios could potentially put your baby’s life at […]
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 […]
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 […]
Vaginal steaming: the sorcery for your vagina
Because of the recent pandemic, we are all a lot more mindful about hygiene. Although washing your hands is definitely a great practice, some people seem to be a little over with the vagina. It makes sense to keep it clean, but what is this vaginal steaming that celebrities like Jennifer Gunter and Gwyneth Paltrow […]
Varicose veins management in pregnancy
Varicose veins are one of the most frequent complaints during pregnancy. They occur due to many changes that take place in the woman’s body: change in hormone levels, increased blood volume and a compromised venous return. The most common and visible place for varicose veins are the legs, however they can also occur around vagina […]
