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Doctors says concerns about being able to have children are becoming more common as people start their families later in life and awareness increases about the impact conditions such as endometriosis can have on fertility.

Staff at Monash IVF’s newest full-service IVF clinic in Melbourne have been busy making baby dreams come true with a higher-than-average rate pregnancy achieved in the first six months.

As of Monday 30 September 2024, QLD Government public servants now have access to 10 days of leave for reproductive health each year, known as Reproductive Health Leave. Here’s an overview of what was announced and what it means for you.

Before they were born, sisters Olivia and Zara Masucci travelled halfway around the world together. The pair was among a special delivery of donated eggs from the United States that Melissa and Alfie Masucci hoped would help them create their much-wanted family.

Monash IVF has installed state-of-the-art preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) equipment at its Albury laboratory, located at The Gardens Medical Centre.

Engineers have developed AI technology that accurately assesses the quality of live sperm in seconds, removing the need for invasive procedures that compromise sperm viability in IVF treatments.

Longstanding Monash IVF Mildura fertility specialist, Dr Kimberley Sleeman, recently hosted a party to celebrate 10 years of supporting local families.

A gentler form of IVF that can improve success rates will become more widely available after the largest Australian study into the breakthrough technology delivered promising findings.

A new game-changing partnership has been formed to educate and empower our sports stars to help them take early steps to optimise their reproductive health and give them the best chance of starting families when they are ready to.

Discover effective self-care tips for your luteal phase. Learn about diet, exercise, and emotional well-being to manage symptoms and enhance health.

Elevate well-being during your follicular phase with expert tips on nutrition, exercise, and self-care.

Hormonal issues in both men and women can cause fertility challenges.

Fertility testing gives you a chance to understand your body better and what it needs to provide you with the best possible chance at starting a family. There is no right or wrong point in your journey to begin fertility testing. Some will choose to start fertility testing after a few months of trying to conceive, and others decide to wait a little longer.

Endometriosis is a medical condition that has received much news coverage recently. The disease process involves the abnormal growth of tissue similar to the lining (endometrium) of the uterine cavity outside the womb (uterus). A related condition is when that abnormal tissue grows inside the muscle wall of the uterus (adenomyosis).

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common conditions in reproductive aged women. It is important as it can affect 8-13% of women and importantly, 70% of women that have this condition are undiagnosed. This is of significance as this condition can have detrimental effects to women over their lifetimes, as it does not just affect fertility.

In a world that's constantly evolving, women's health remains an essential topic of discussion. From reproductive health to overall wellbeing, it's clear that women have unique needs that deserve attention and care. One crucial aspect of women's health that often takes centre stage is their diet. As a seasoned practitioner and advocate for women's wellness, I'm excited to delve into the significant impact that diet can have on women's health.