Posted on 11 April 2021
The fertility journey is different for every woman but there are some key things that remain important for everyone. Ensuring that your body is in optimal health and ready to conceive is vital for every body. In an an initial preconception appointment we will discuss the significance of diet and nutrition as well as how … Continue reading
Posted on 10 March 2021
You’re pregnant! Congratulations, Such an exciting time!! I know, however, that it can also be a time of uncertainty and anxiety around food. If you’re feeling confused about exactly what you can, can’t and should be eating while pregnant, you’re not alone. Navigating dietary guidelines, food-safety recommendations, cravings and food aversions, morning (or rather, all … Continue reading
Posted on 15 February 2021
Sex selection in IVF is not legally allowed in Australia for reasons of family balancing. My view as a doctor practicing IVF is that we have this technology, it’s safe and I don’t have a problem with patients using it electively. I don’t think Medicare should fit the bill – if a family is not … Continue reading
Posted on 12 February 2021
Many people I meet as fertility patients who ultimately require medical interventions, find out the information they really need to know quite late in their journey. This can mean that they embark on necessary treatment at a time where advancing age makes their problems even more difficult to overcome. For some, waiting too long to … Continue reading
Posted on 27 January 2021
Urinary incontinence is common and undertreated. It is estimated that up to 50% of women will have some urinary incontinence. The General Longitudinal Overactive Bladder Evaluation – UI (GLOBE-UI) is a population-based study on the natural history of UI in women ≥ 40 years of age. Prevalence of UI was estimated by using the bladder health survey (BHS). … Continue reading
