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IVF as a single woman: Getting pregnant solo

Single women are able to access IVF in Australia. There is widespread support for assisted reproduction as a medical option and different options available. Find out more IVF as a single woman: What you need to know  Single women are…

The impact of age on fertility 

Dr Sascha Edelstein, Fertility Specialist at Adora Fertility’s Melbourne Clinic explains how age can affect fertility throughout your reproductive years. Age is the single most important factor affecting a woman’s fertility. For women, age-related decline in fertility is natural.  Women are…

Egg quality and IVF

If you’re considering having a family now or in the future, you may know that the quality of your eggs plays a big part in the success of both natural conception, and IVF treatment outcomes. In fact, egg quality is…

Understanding the Menstrual Cycle, Fertility, & Conception

Having sex, and having sex regularly, is the first prescription for falling pregnant. However, it’s important to understand the best times to get intimate to maximise your monthly chance of conception occurring. Women’s menstrual cycles occur in several phases. Each…

When should you freeze your eggs? | Egg freezing explained

If you’ve considered freezing your eggs, this blog from Dr Charley Zheng; Obstetrician, Gynaecologist & Fertility Specialist at Adora Fertility’s Sydney Clinic may help you to decide when the time is right. When should you freeze your eggs? If you…

Eating for fertility; The link between nutrition and pregnancy

Dietician & Fertility Nutritionist Mandy Parkinson-Bates from our Adora Fertility Melbourne Clinic explains the important role that nutrition plays in getting pregnant. Have you heard the saying “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food”? Never is this…

Male Infertility Explained

Dr Mahalakshmi Ragunath sheds light on the topic of male fertility, including lifestyle choices that can impact fertility, how a diagnosis is made, and pursuing fertility treatment with a diagnosis of male infertility. What is male infertility? One in six…

NSW Government $2,000 Fertility Treatment Rebate

The NSW Government has signaled their support for families facing the costs associated with IVF and other assisted reproductive technologies, by providing a cash rebate of up to $2000. The facts Cost is one of the biggest barriers to accessing…

IVF Embryo Development: Your Day by Day Guide

Emma Ebinger explains what happens behind the scenes in our lab, from egg to embryo. Egg Collection (Day 0) On the day of egg collection, you will speak to the doctor, a scientist and anaesthetist prior to your procedure. They…