Queensland Fertility Group Blog

The day to day of IVF Dr Shadi Khashaba Wed, 07/31/2019 - 16:01 6 What is IVF treatment? IVF is part of what we call ART (Assisted Reproductive Technologies) which allows fertility doctors to help people become pregnant if they cannot do so naturally. IVF stands for In Vitro Fertilisation, in vitro meaning ‘in the dish’ and fertilisation, which takes place outside of the body. In short, IVF is the process of stimulating the ovaries for around two weeks to create more eggs. Once the ovaries have been stimulated to produce these eggs, a fertility doctor surgically removes the eggs, adds them to...

Meet the real-life Nina Proudmans Business Chicks Mon, 06/24/2019 - 14:04 7 * This article was first created and published by Business Chicks . For these three fertility specialists, based out of Melbourne IVF , helping their patients to have “the joyful experience of becoming a parent” is all in a day’s work. Dr Melissa Cameron As a medical student, Melissa Cameron had a keen interest in surgery – so she never thought she would study obstetrics and gynaecology and become a fertility specialist. However, when she got a taste for the discipline on her student rounds, she realised it might just...

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Talking about infertility, a guide Elise Atkinson Tue, 02/12/2019 - 16:55 3 To tell or not to tell? We ask the experts how, who and if you should tell when you’re undergoing fertility treatment – especially when it comes to the workplace. At a glance Having fertility discussions with your workplace can be challenging, but there are things you can do to make it easier Partners are encouraged to confide in their managers too Beware of dishing out unsolicited advice to friends or colleagues going through fertility treatments With infertility affecting one in six couples , struggling to conceive...

Genetic testing, explained Assoc. Prof. G… Tue, 02/05/2019 - 14:41 4 Everything you need to know about testing for genetic disorders, according to a doctor. At a glance Screening tests for genetic disorders are encouraged but voluntary The most common screening tests are done during the first trimester of pregnancy Genetic testing can also assist couples battling unexplained infertility Having a family is an exciting time, but – as with all the best things in life – there is always an element of risk. Risk of struggling to fall pregnant, risk of losing a pregnancy, and risk of medical...

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Can I have a baby if I have PCOS? Dr Michael Costello Tue, 01/22/2019 - 13:14 3 Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects many Australian women, so when it comes to falling pregnant, here’s what you need to know. At a glance Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects up to one in five Australian women. Due to the absence of a regular menstrual cycle, it’s not uncommon for women suffering from PCOS to find it difficult to conceive naturally or that it takes longer to do so. PCOS-induced infertility can often be reversed through oral medications, injectables and in more difficult cases, IVF. PCOS...

Is 2019 your year for a baby? Assoc. Prof. P… Wed, 01/16/2019 - 10:15 2 Let’s make this year your year and join the Four Week Fertility Program When you’re trying to conceive, it can seem like everyone becomes an expert on how you and your partner can try to make it happen. Your well-meaning friends may suggest a host of different tips and techniques you’ve never heard of and some that you have, leaving you to sort through all the conflicting advice. That’s why IVFAustralia , Melbourne IVF , Queensland Fertility Group , TasIVF and Virtus Fertility Centre developed the four week fertility...

Endometriosis and fertility Dr David Molloy Tue, 01/15/2019 - 14:27 3 It’s not all bad news when it comes to endometriosis – and the good news is there’s a lot we can do about it. At a glance Endometriosis affects one in 10 Aussie women It’s not uncommon for people suffering from endometriosis to struggle with conceiving naturally Endo-induced infertility can be treated with surgery, or helped along with fertility treatments such as IVF Endometriosis is a common condition that affects one in 10 Australian women , where the tissue that’s similar to the lining of the uterus – the endometrium –...