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Infertility & Causes
2 Most Common Male Infertility Causes
Many men show no symptoms—but these two issues often go undetected until a fertility assessment...
Both without symptoms, they often go undiagnosed until investigations are made by the couple or patient.
For this reason when a couple is looking to start a family with us, we generally do a thorough investigation of both the male and female to ensure we have the best picture of what a couples fertility diagnosis is.
The good news is, after treatment up to 40% of men with these common infertility problems are able to impregnate their partner.
Male tube blockages:
This is any obstruction in the vas deferens or epididymis (the tubes that transport fertile sperm).
Possible symptoms – None.
Possible solutions – Surgery to repair the varicoceles or other obstruction.
Coastal IVF Success rates – About 40 per cent are able to impregnate their partner within a year of surgery, most within six to nine months. Results after Testicular biopsy & sperm injection are no different from standard IVF ie around 40-50% clinical pregnancy per embryo transfer.
Sperm problems:
Low or no sperm counts, poor sperm mobility, and abnormally-shaped sperm can all cause infertility.
Possible symptoms – None.
Possible solutions – Fertility drugs may boost sperm production. Other options include injecting sperm directly into the egg (ICSI) or insemination with donor sperm (AID).
Coastal IVF Success rates – Fertility drugs: About 25 per cent are able to impregnate a partner. Artificial insemination: 5-20 per cent of women become pregnant per cycle. Sperm injection: About 40 per cent of women having treatment at Coastal IVF get pregnant per attempt.
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Unfortunately for some, falling pregnant can be very difficult and a highly stressful time. Understanding ovulation and your ‘fertile window’ (the time period that you can spontaneously conceive) may help you to fall pregnant.
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Important announcement regarding patients and Covid-19 vaccination requirements.
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The 2 week wait – Frequent Questions
The 2 week wait between treatment and testing for a successful conception can be a stressful time.
Couch Potatoes Have Lower Sperm Counts
Men who watch television for 20 hours per week have almost half the sperm count of those who watch very little television or none at all, according to a study published by The British Journal of Sports Medicine.
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Please note that you require a referral from your GP to one of our doctors in order to access Medicare rebates.
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Fertility
Common Fertility Myths – True or False?
With the journey of fertility & IVF an often complex and daunting one, knowing what’s right and what’s wrong in preparation for your treatment is key to ensuring you get the best outcome.
Find out if these common fertility beliefs are true or false:
Long abstinence Improves sperm equality.
False. Exactly the opposite is true! Long abstinence results in lower quality sperm as the ratio of immotile spermatozoa increases.
Alcohol has a negative effect on the male reproductive function.
True. Studies have shown that excess consumption of alcohol may adversely affect sperm quality and delay natural conception.
Smoking has a significantly adverse affect both on male and female fertility.
True. Smoking is a major limiting factor for a couple’s prognosis; it has a negative effect on the quality of both sperm and oocytes as well as the function of the uterus. Smoking will decrease success rates of all methods of assisted conception by 30% or more.
A healthy diet combined with moderate physical exercise improves your fertility potential.
True. An increasing number of studies confirm that lifestyle may have a significant effect on the probability of pregnancy.
Couples undergoing IVF treatment with an unhealthy lifestyle are less likely to see success in treatment.
Couples can improve their prognosis by adopting certain changes in their lifestyle, such as quitting smoking and losing weight, even for a period of just one or two months before their treatment!
Let the Sunshine Coast’s premier IVF Clinic, Coastal IVF, assist you with your pregnancy.
We are proud to be one of Australia’s most successful IVF Clinics based on pregnancy rates as a predictor of a successful outcome.
Contact us today to find out what you can do to get started on your journey.
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How do I know if i have endometriosis?
Endometriosis is a common condition affecting 1 in 10 women. And up to 50% of those with presenting with infertility. Click this link for a downloadable patient information leaflet
Understanding the Fertile Window
Unfortunately for some, falling pregnant can be very difficult and a highly stressful time. Understanding ovulation and your ‘fertile window’ (the time period that you can spontaneously conceive) may help you to fall pregnant.
Covid-19 Statement – April 1 2022
Important announcement regarding patients and Covid-19 vaccination requirements.
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We’ve been ranked Queensland’s most successful clinic for women under 35.
Feeling Loss – The emotions of infertility
Infertility affects 1 in 6 couples and often brings multiple, hidden losses—making it one of life’s most profound emotional challenges.
The 2 week wait – Frequent Questions
The 2 week wait between treatment and testing for a successful conception can be a stressful time.
Couch Potatoes Have Lower Sperm Counts
Men who watch television for 20 hours per week have almost half the sperm count of those who watch very little television or none at all, according to a study published by The British Journal of Sports Medicine.
Book an Appointment
Please note that you require a referral from your GP to one of our doctors in order to access Medicare rebates.
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Conceiving
Our Clinic Outperforming National Averages
We’ve been ranked Queensland’s most successful clinic for women under 35.
Coastal IVF is proud of it’s success with complex cases & patients who have had unsuccessful treatment at other clinics.
This makes us even prouder of our recently published success rates against national averages.
Recently, the yourivfsuccess.com.au website was launched and heavily reported on across Australian media outlets.
This was not without some controversy, as while the site helps couples and individuals seeking treatment compare clinic success rates, and determine their potential success based on a basic survey, the results & benchmarking does not take in consideration the rates in comparison to complexity of case or the individuals potential success rate based on the experience of their chosen clinic.
This means clinics who take on more complex cases may have lower published success rates, but successes in cases that are classed as more complicated or less likely to succeed compared to clinics that do not take on complicated or previously unsuccessful cases.
At Coastal IVF, we’re proud to treat complicated cases and often help patients who have not had success elsewhere see positive outcomes.
This makes us even prouder of our recently published rates.
In some cases our clinic is outperforming the national birth rate by double!
We also have far less cancelled stimulated cycles (2% vs 8% national average).
Whilst these results are exciting and something that makes our team proud of our commitment to our patients success, we still firmly advocate for couples and individuals that are seeking to start a family, to talk to a professional clinic and undergo thorough individual investigations before they allow an online test such as the one on the yourivfsucess.com.au website to determine their outcome.
At Coastal IVF, we complete a thorough diagnosis of each couple’s fertility & health to ensure the best success in treatment. Where possible, and where couples are able to succeed with other treatments, we avoid costly IVF cycles for our patients whilst still delivering the highest possible success.
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Understanding the Fertile Window
Unfortunately for some, falling pregnant can be very difficult and a highly stressful time. Understanding ovulation and your ‘fertile window’ (the time period that you can spontaneously conceive) may help you to fall pregnant.
Covid-19 Statement – April 1 2022
Important announcement regarding patients and Covid-19 vaccination requirements.
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With the journey of fertility & IVF an often complex and daunting one, knowing what’s right and what’s wrong in preparation for your treatment is key to ensuring you get the best outcome.
Feeling Loss – The emotions of infertility
Infertility affects 1 in 6 couples and often brings multiple, hidden losses—making it one of life’s most profound emotional challenges.
The 2 week wait – Frequent Questions
The 2 week wait between treatment and testing for a successful conception can be a stressful time.
Couch Potatoes Have Lower Sperm Counts
Men who watch television for 20 hours per week have almost half the sperm count of those who watch very little television or none at all, according to a study published by The British Journal of Sports Medicine.
Book an Appointment
Please note that you require a referral from your GP to one of our doctors in order to access Medicare rebates.
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Fertility
Feeling Loss – The emotions of infertility
Infertility affects 1 in 6 couples and often brings multiple, hidden losses—making it one of life’s most profound emotional challenges.
For these women and men fighting infertility, the experience and journey involves many hidden
losses for the individuals, their loved ones and society as a whole, including:
- Loss of the pregnancy and the birth experience;
- Loss of sharing your life and love with a child;
- Loss of a genetic legacy and loss of future contributing citizens to the next generation;
- Loss of the parenting experience;
- Loss of a grandparent relationship;
- Low feelings of self-worth;
- Loss of stability in family and personal relationships;
- Loss of work productivity;
- and Loss of a sense of spirituality and sense of hope for the future.
Because infertility often involves major personal life issues and decisions, it is often experienced as a private matter and is not ordinarily discussed
in public forums.
Infertility has a strong impact on self-esteem.
Suddenly your life, which may have been well-planned and successful, seems out-of-control.
Not only is your physical body not responding as expected but it feels as if your entire life is on hold.
Facing the disappointment of not becoming pregnant month after month can lead to depression for both you and your spouse.
The personal and often private nature of the infertility experience and journey contributes to the failure of the public, politicians, healthcare
professionals and the media recognizing infertility as a disease. This causes a lack of sound knowledge and available resources about infertility.
It is important that you don’t go through this alone & recognise infertility is not rare.
If you are concerned or not coping, speak with the team at Coastal IVF who provide support for many couples or individuals facing the same issues.
If you or someone you know is struggling with depression, please seek help and access resourced provided by Beyond Blue at:
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/
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We’ve been ranked Queensland’s most successful clinic for women under 35.
The 2 week wait – Frequent Questions
The 2 week wait between treatment and testing for a successful conception can be a stressful time.
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Conceiving
The 2 week wait – Frequent Questions
The 2 week wait between treatment and testing for a successful conception can be a stressful time.
Here are some frequently asked questions you might have while waiting for your result.
What if I am spotting?
If you start to have vaginal spotting, don’t panic. It is possible to be pregnant and spot as well.
Does it mean I’m pregnant if I have symptoms?
Remember that some of the early physical signs of pregnancy: breast tenderness, bloating, tiredness and stomach upset can also be caused by
the drugs you may be taking, such as progesterone. Symptoms of pregnancy can come and go in some woman. You may feel very pregnant one day and feel nothing the next day. You can’t depend on your body to tell you if you are pregnant; you have to wait for the test.
Do I need to stay off my feet? Can I exercise?
Dr Stokes at Coastal IVF will instruct you regarding activity especially if you had an IVF cycle. In any case only do moderate exercise – avoid step aerobics and exercise that elevate your body temperature and pulse rate excessively.
Are there any foods I should avoid?
Eating sensibly and avoiding too much processed food and limiting alcohol intake is highly recommended.
Should I avoid intercourse?
Unless you are spotting, intercourse is fine. However, discuss this with Dr Stokes if you have had a history of miscarriage or are facing a high-risk
pregnancy.
Will the cramps and twinges that may be a result of progesterone ruin my chances for implantation?
No this is just a side effect of the progesterone and does not impact implantation.
I’m thinking of using a home pregnancy test before my blood pregnancy test. Will it be accurate?
The most accurate test is the blood test. If you had a hCG shot you must wait at least 12 days to get an accurate result with a pregnancy test.
Testing any earlier could give a false positive result.
What symptoms should I be aware of, and should I contact my doctor if I have?
If you have any of the following symptoms:
– a fever;
– bright red vaginal bleeding;
– abdominal, pelvic, neck or leg pain;
– feeling faint or extremely dizzy and weak,
then call Dr Stokes at the Sunshine Coast, Coastal IVF office.
They could indicate an infection or tubal pregnancy, which need medical attention.
We know the two week wait can be a tense one. So try as best you can to relax and enjoy the process.
If you have any questions or concerns, call our offices any time to discuss your concerns with a caring team member!
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Our Clinic Outperforming National Averages
We’ve been ranked Queensland’s most successful clinic for women under 35.
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Infertility affects 1 in 6 couples and often brings multiple, hidden losses—making it one of life’s most profound emotional challenges.
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