Posted on April 30, 2018
Egg collection is a precise, delicate, transvaginal procedure, where a needle is passed through the roof of the vagina, directly into both ovaries to collect your eggs. While it is possible to collect eggs under local anaesthesia, a true sedation anaesthetic is definitely superior, both in terms of patient comfort, and also allowing your surgeon … Continue reading
Posted on April 12, 2018
From a doctor’s point of view, the process is relatively easy, but many of my patients tell me certain elements of treatment can be stressful. It is hard for some people to be able to self administer injected medication. This can be a big psychological hurdle. Reassuringly most women overcome initial nervousness and cope well. … Continue reading
Posted on March 24, 2018
Fertility declines steeply for all women after the age of 35 years, which is defined by obstetricians (not meaning to be unkind) as an “advanced maternal age”. At 38 years and above, a much higher proportion of women struggle with their fertility, requiring IVF to conceive. 50% of women over the age of 38 who … Continue reading
Posted on March 13, 2018
Egg freezing is no longer an experimental technology and has become a routine feature of every modern woman’s vocabulary. This week, Courtney Kardashian has become the lastest of many celebrities to announce she plans to freeze her eggs. Egg freezing, understandably, is surrounded by a lot of hype. From many clinics, unfortunately, the science of … Continue reading
Posted on December 23, 2017
When freezing eggs, not all clinics are the same. Here’s why I choose to align my practice at Women’s Health Melbourne with Melbourne IVF. Trusted experts with runs on the board. You can do a good job or a bad job freezing eggs. Melbourne IVF is not the newest kid on the block. As a … Continue reading
