If you feel like you fit the criteria for the position of bearded lady at the circus side show then you may be one of the 10-20 % of women suffering from Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome ( PCOS) PCOS is one of the most common causes of infertility caused by lack of ovulation. It is a [...]
Infertility is an extremely isolating experience. This is exacerbated because infertility and the death of a child are taboo subjects. As a society we have difficulty in dealing with these sad experiences. Most couples take for granted their ability to have a child. Some choose not to but most of those who do try to [...]
Secondary Infertility – The Not So Obvious Problem Infertility is usually referred to when discussing childless couples. Secondary infertility is a very real problem but much less obvious. People often think if you have one child then surely that is enough. But they’re wrong. When your freedom of choice is taken away it puts a [...]
IVF treatment has come under scrutiny during the past week, after industry experts argued the appropriate age for women to start to consider freezing their eggs. Director of Monash IVF, Professor Gab Kovacs sparked national debate when he suggested women should contemplate changing their criteria for ”Mr Right” and settling on a father sooner, rather [...]
When you have secondary infertility what are our chances of the pregnancy being normal? On average, one in five pregnancies end in miscarriage. Chromosomal problems and growth defects are the most common causes which increase with the age of the mother. Unfortunately, there no way of predicting when this might occur apart from knowing that [...]
In part 1 of this series we looked at what secondary infertility was, how common it was and how it can be diagnosed. Today we will look at what investigations and treatments are appropriate. What do the investigations involve? Ovulation is tested with blood tests for a hormone called progesterone and possibly ultrasound scans. Sperm [...]
What is secondary infertility? A couple is defined as having secondary infertility if, despite having achieved a pregnancy in the past (which may or may not have resulted in the birth of a child), they are unable to do so again, after a year or more of regular, unprotected intercourse. How common is secondary infertility? [...]
You want to start a family but your partner works away from home for extended period of time in the mines or on overseas oil rig – sounds familiar! This is becoming a very common scenario facing many young couples today. If this is a familiar story read on to find out what are your [...]
So you have had a semen analysis and it’s back in front of you. What does it all mean and when is it actually abnormal?
The male partner in the fertility journey can sometimes be overlooked, so this newsletter is dedicated to the men. We know that men have a role much bigger that simply that of provider of sperm, but let’s concentrate on that for now.
