Insomnia and anxiety in the COVID lockdown
The second wave of coronavirus is hitting the state of Victoria as we speak. In the absence of a vaccine, Melbourne residents currently face the strictest restrictions in Australia. Although social distancing, travel bans and lockdowns are very much necessary to stop the pandemic, they also facilitate health problems such as insomnia, anxiety and depression. […]
How do Natural Killer Cells Affect Fertility?
What are ‘natural killer cells’? The human body has its own natural defence system against attacks from illness and disease. When foreign bodies are identified, these natural killer (NK) cells rush in to provide immunity. It is suspected that in some cases of infertility or recurrent pregnancy loss and early miscarriage Natural Killer Cells attack […]
How has Australia performed so far and what’s the future for COVID-19?
Although Australia is doing well flattening the COVID-19 curve, things don’t look that great elsewhere in the world. As of 15 April, the total number of reported cases worldwide has passed 2 million, merely 2 weeks after reaching 1 million. The US leads the daily increase, followed by Spain and Italy. The pandemic has affected […]
How many COVID-19-infected people are asymptomatic?
One of the priorities in characterising the COVID-19 pandemic is estimating how many people are asymptomatic transmitters of the virus. These covert infections are different to unreported cases due to inefficiencies in the local authorities. Instead, they refer to people who are incubating and potentially spreading the virus without knowing it. Asymptomatic rate estimates Some […]
How to Know When You’re Ovulating
Every month, about 15 to 20 eggs are produced in your body. Ovulation happens when one or more of those eggs are released from your ovary. Usually it’s the largest that gets pushed out of the pelvic cavity and into the fallopian tube. To determine when you ovulate, try marking the calendar on the first […]
How to pinpoint ovulation time?
Ovulation is the key event that happens only once during a woman’s menstrual cycle. This is when a mature egg is released from the ovary due to a surge in the Luteinising Hormone (LH). Upon release, the egg travels to the fallopian tube, where it may be fertilised by a sperm. Since an egg lives […]
How to stay healthy and sane during quarantine
Staying at home is meant to put an end to the COVID-19 crisis, but not your healthy lifestyle. It’s natural that many may be struggling with healthy eating and sticking to a “normal” fitness routine when things are everything but normal. However, there are ways to help! This ABC Coronacast covered some great tips for […]
Fertility Preservation – should I do it?
More and more women delaying having children, with many now opting to place their biological clocks on hold and freeze their eggs. In our busy, career oriented world, a woman may find herself reaching her mid-thirties, not in a relationship, or simply is not yet ready to have children. In such case, having her eggs […]
Fertility Treatment Options for Women Over 40
You may have heard a range of different things about fertility treatments for women over 40. Tales range from the fictional to the latest technologies. Unfortunately however, the quality of information provided to women over 40 in the media is usually unreliable. Don’t get too upset if you’re over 40 and want to have a […]
First-Line Infertility Investigations for Men and Women
Attempting to fall pregnant is not always a joyous experience, especially when a couple is worried about infertility. Its important to note that while infertility is not uncommon, natural conception also takes time. It is perfectly natural for couples even young and fertile ones to take 6 months to a year to fall […]
