In Vitro Fertilisation

Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis · 2 min

Preconception Genetic Testing: Medicare Rebates Introduced

Explains what preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) involves and outlines when PGT-M, PGT-R and PGT-A now qualify for Medicare rebates in Australia.

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In Vitro Fertilisation · 2 min

Sex Selection In IVF

Dr Raelia Lew's opinion piece on why elective, privately funded sex selection in IVF for family balancing should be legalised in Australia.

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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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Podcast

Podcast · Knocked Up

Donor Conception and Surrogacy Lawyers! Why do you need them?

A family lawyer explains the role of legal advice in donor conception and surrogacy arrangements, covering agreements, parentage orders and expectations.

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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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Ovarian Reserve and Egg Quality · 1 min

New research shows egg quality can be improved with nicotinamide

Summarises evidence that nicotinamide (NAD+) supplementation may support oocyte health and egg quality in women trying to conceive at advanced maternal age.

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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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Secondary Infertility · 2 min

Understanding Secondary Infertility

Discusses secondary infertility after a prior natural conception, covering age-related decline, worsening medical conditions, genetic causes, and the value of specialist investigation.

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In Vitro Fertilisation · 2 min

How can IVF help male factor infertility?

Explains how IVF techniques like ICSI, IMSI and microfluidic sperm selection help overcome male factor infertility, and when IUI may be a suitable alternative.

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Reproductive Genetics · 5 min

The breast cancer gene BRCA and IVF

Explains BRCA1/BRCA2 gene mutations, their breast and ovarian cancer risks, and how PGT-M embryo testing in IVF can help carriers avoid passing the mutation to children.

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Male Fertility · 1 min

What is retrograde ejaculation?

Brief explainer on retrograde ejaculation, its causes such as spinal injury or diabetes, and fertility treatment options like IUI or IVF sperm retrieval.

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Male Fertility · 5 min

How is male infertility diagnosed?

Details how a semen analysis is performed and interpreted, symptoms and risk factors for male infertility, and surgical options including varicocoele repair and vasectomy reversal.

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Female Fertility · 3 min

Holistic Fertility Support

Discusses collaborative fertility care combining naturopathy and specialist medicine, covering nutrition, stress support, and preconception preparation for IVF or natural conception.

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In Vitro Fertilisation · 2 min

How many embryos should be transferred?

Explains why single embryo transfer is preferred in modern IVF, weighing the higher conception odds of double transfer against the risks of twin pregnancy and prematurity.

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Male Fertility · 3 min

Sperm Extraction and Andrology

Overview of surgical sperm extraction methods (TESA, PESA, open biopsy, microTESE) and an introduction to andrology as the male equivalent of gynaecology.

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Female Fertility · 3 min

Top 5 reasons why you should see a RANZCOG Board certified Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility expert as your fertility specialist.

Sets out five reasons to choose a RANZCOG Board Certified CREI fertility specialist, covering subspecialist training, dual expertise in male and female infertility, and ongoing education requirements.

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Nutrition and Lifestyle · 4 min

Foods For Fertility

A dietitian's top five fertility-boosting foods, covering legumes, oily fish, olive oil, nuts and seeds, and leafy greens, with supporting research citations.

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Reproductive Genetics · 6 min

Why Do Couples With Infertility Need To Have A Karyotype Done?

Explains what karyotype testing shows, why it matters for couples with infertility or recurrent miscarriage, and how abnormal results are managed with IVF and PGT-SR.

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In Vitro Fertilisation · 3 min

Long Term Outcomes of IVF for Mothers and Babies

Reviews evidence on long-term health outcomes for IVF-conceived children and mothers, covering epigenetics, birth outcomes, and cancer risk data.

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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 · 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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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome · 2 min

PCOS and Fertility: Effects and Treatment Options

Explains how PCOS affects fertility and outlines treatment options including lifestyle modification, insulin resistance management, ovulation induction and IVF.

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In Vitro Fertilisation · 2 min

Lifestyle and IVF: Exercise, Diet, Alcohol…

Practical lifestyle advice for IVF patients covering diet, exercise, alcohol, and supplements such as folate, iodine, DHEA, antioxidants and melatonin.

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In Vitro Fertilisation · 2 min

Likelihood of IVF success

Outlines factors couples can influence to improve IVF success, including choosing a CREI specialist, timing treatment, embryo banking, and considering egg donation.

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