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Getting pregnant with PCOS

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Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal disorder that can make it harder to conceive naturally. Around 1 in 10 women have PCOS, with higher instances in communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander.

Ovulation Tracking Tips

Ovulation Tracking Tips

Ovulation tracking is used to pinpoint the time of ovulation so you understand your most fertile days and therefore maximise your chances of conceiving naturally. Ovulation tracking is a simple process that you can do yourself and is often a…

Sperm Preparation

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Providing a healthy sperm sample is a vital component of achieving a successful pregnancy. While there are many factors that affect male fertility and the quality of sperm, there are also several steps taken within the lab during an IUI,…

How embryos are graded

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Ever wondered how Embryologists grade embryo’s? What determines the stage of embryo development and the quality of each embryo? One of our Adora Embryologists, Jaime Wheeler, explains. Following the fertilisation check that occurs the morning after an egg collection, the…

What is reciprocal IVF?

Reproductive technology has created a number of pathways to parenthood for a variety of families. Same sex female couples planning to start a family together can both play a key role in the conception and pregnancy process with reciprocal In…

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…