Egg Freezing

In Vitro Fertilisation · 13 min

How to Prepare for IVF - A guide for IVF patients

A comprehensive guide to preparing for IVF at WHM, covering pre-treatment counselling, medical checks, lifestyle preparation, emotional readiness and the care team involved.

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In Vitro Fertilisation · 29 min

Fertility Treatments and Technology: What's New in Assisted Reproduction?

A wide-ranging overview of modern IVF advances: embryo culture, vitrification, ICSI, genetic testing, AI embryo selection, microbiome research and mitochondrial transfer.

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Egg Freezing · 15 min

The Egg Freezing Process

A detailed walkthrough of the WHM egg freezing process in six steps, covering fertility assessment, cycle planning, monitoring, retrieval and storage.

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In Vitro Fertilisation · 29 min

How much does IVF cost in Melbourne?

A detailed breakdown of IVF and egg freezing costs in Melbourne, covering pre-treatment investigations, medications, laboratory fees, Medicare rebates and private health insurance.

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Egg Freezing · 1 min

If I freeze my eggs when I’m 30, will they retain their genetic quality or will this deteriorate over time?

Explains how egg vitrification prevents ice-crystal damage during freezing, allowing eggs to be stored for years without deterioration in genetic quality.

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Egg Freezing · 2 min

Jennifer AniSTON waNts women to think about egg freezing

Discusses Jennifer Aniston's public comments on wishing she had frozen her eggs, using it to encourage younger women to consider fertility preservation.

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In Vitro Fertilisation · 8 min

The Philosophy of Freezing

Dr Raelia Lew explains the rationale for a freeze-first, wave-theory approach to IVF, separating ovarian stimulation from embryo transfer to improve outcomes and reduce OHSS risk.

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Fertility Preservation · 1 min

Medical Fertility Preservation at Women’s Health Melbourne

Explains fertility preservation options for young patients facing cancer treatment, including ovarian tissue freezing, egg/embryo freezing, and ovarian protection during chemotherapy.

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Female Fertility · 1 min

The Five Main Reasons We Order Laboratory Tests

Outlines the five main reasons Women's Health Melbourne clinicians order laboratory tests, from diagnosis and risk assessment to monitoring treatment and chronic conditions.

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Female Fertility · 4 min

When you should consider a Fertility Test & Treatment – A Complete Guide

Explains when to seek fertility testing and treatment, covering conception statistics by age, AMH limitations, egg quality decline and options like IVF and donor eggs.

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Egg Freezing · 4 min

What about freezing my eggs when I am young

Explains why egg quality and quantity decline with age, why freezing eggs young and freezing more eggs improves future success, and what to consider before treatment.

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Donor Conception and Surrogacy · 6 min

Understanding donor conception

Explains donor egg and donor sperm conception pathways for single women, same-sex couples, severe male factor infertility, and older women, including IUI, IVF and embryo donation.

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Female Fertility · 4 min

5 Misconceptions About Female Fertility

Dr Raelia Lew debunks common fertility myths covering egg freezing after 40, silent endometriosis, donor sperm for single or same-sex parents, donor eggs, and modern IVF.

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Egg Freezing · 2 min

5 Things To Know If You Are Considering Freezing Your Eggs

Dr Raelia Lew's five practical tips for women considering egg freezing, covering timing, egg numbers, lab and specialist choice, and options without a partner.

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Egg Freezing · 4 min

What Is The Best Age To Freeze Your Eggs?

Breaks down the advantages and disadvantages of egg freezing at different ages, from under 25 through to over 38, and cost and yield considerations.

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Egg Freezing · 1 min

When should you freeze your eggs

Argues that egg freezing should be done as early as possible, ideally before 35, since younger eggs are healthier and yield more usable eggs per cycle.

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Egg Freezing · 1 min

Can you drink during egg freezing?

Explains why alcohol is avoided in pregnancy but is not strictly necessary to eliminate during an egg freezing cycle, recommending minimal intake instead.

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Egg Freezing · 2 min

Is egg freezing painful? Is it safe?

Dr Raelia Lew describes what to expect physically during egg freezing, covering injection discomfort, ultrasound scans and the egg collection procedure.

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In Vitro Fertilisation · 1 min

Myth 3: Egg collection is simple

Describes the egg collection procedure as a precise, ultrasound-guided surgery performed under sedation anaesthesia, highlighting the skill required from the operating surgeon.

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Egg Freezing · 1 min

Myth 2: The process of egg freezing is easy

Dr Raelia Lew explains that while egg freezing is straightforward for clinicians, patients face real challenges such as self-injecting medication and cycle scheduling.

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Egg Freezing · 1 min

Myth 1: Egg freezing is a good insurance policy for women over 38 years

Debunks the myth that egg freezing alone guarantees future pregnancy for women over 38, noting fertility declines sharply with age and more IVF cycles are typically needed.

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Egg Freezing · 1 min

Egg Freezing – Beyond the Hype

A short piece cautioning against clinic hype around egg freezing, urging realistic counselling and comparison of specialist expertise before proceeding.

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Egg Freezing · 2 min

When freezing eggs, not all clinics are the same.

Dr Raelia Lew explains why she partners with Life Fertility Clinic Melbourne and lists the checklist of factors needed for the best egg freezing outcomes.

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Egg Freezing · 5 min

Low Cost Egg Freezing: Bargain or bad deal?

Explains how low-cost egg freezing providers cut corners on staffing, medication dosing, anaesthesia and lab quality, and lists questions to ask before choosing a specialist.

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