Private versus Public Pregnancy Care Patients commonly ask us, why should I go privately for my pregnancy care? There are many benefits to private obstetrics, the main one being continuity of care under the direct management of a single and experienced clinician. This is opposed to the public system where you [...]
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 What is Endometriosis and how does it affect my fertility? Endometriosis occurs when endometrial cells (that normally line the womb) [...]
Knowing Your 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. It is estimated that around 10-20% of couples will not conceive after 12 months of [...]
There are two common causes of male infertility that we regularly see in the clinic. 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 [...]
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! [...]
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 [...]
Infertility is a major life crisis for 1 in 6 couples. 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 [...]
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 [...]
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. US researchers from Harvard University recruited 189 young men aged between 18 to 22, questioned them [...]
IVF takes its toll on your body, your emotional state and your hip pocket. We found this great article from Kasey Edwards who is the author of Thirty-Something and The Clock is Ticking: What Happens When You Can No Longer Ignore The Baby Issue (Random House) www.kaseyedwards.com. Your marriage is also likely to take a [...]
