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 […]
How to tell the difference between IVF clinics
Since going on an IVF journey is not an easy or cheap decision to make, how to choose the right clinic that can offer the best chance of success is a very important question. Is it worth traveling the extra miles to do your IVF in a bigger clinic? But how do you know if […]
Improve Semen Analysis Through Nutrition
Is there anything I can do to improve the viability of my sperm? You are what you eat! Nutrition, lifestyle and exercise all play a vital role in the health of your body…and the same goes for sperm health too. Being overweight, leading a sedentary yet stressful life, addictions like alcohol and tobacco…all have an […]
Infographic: PCO vs PCOS
We have previously published an article sourced from Fertility Pharmacy on the differences between PCO (polycystic ovaries) and PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome). PCO vs PCOS – a visual representation Here’s a visual representation of the material to give you an even faster understanding of the differences, their risks and symptoms, as well as impacts on […]
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. […]
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 […]
Free Whooping Cough vaccination in pregnancy
Whooping cough (pertussis) is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. It is spread by airborne droplets from the upper respiratory tract when the infected person coughs or sneezes. In young babies it is particularly dangerous due severe symptoms and life-threatening complications. Infants have small airways and the pertussis infection in […]
