In Vitro Fertilisation
Assisted reproductive technology in which eggs are fertilised by sperm outside the body and resulting embryos are transferred to the uterus.
All IVF articles
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Egg Freezing · 3 min
Is egg freezing empowering women to make choices about their future or deterring them from having a family?
Opinion piece from Dr Raelia Lew arguing egg freezing empowers women's choices and addressing social criticisms of the technology and its promotion.
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Female Fertility · 4 min
Fertility over 40: a struggle against the tide
Dr Lew responds to an ABC Four Corners report on fertility after 40, discussing natural conception odds, IVF success by age, donor eggs, egg freezing and PCOS.
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In Vitro Fertilisation · 2 min
My IVF experience: A patient’s perspective
A patient recounts her IVF journey starting at age 38, including a failed first cycle, a successful second cycle, and advice not to delay trying to conceive.
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Egg Freezing · 3 min
Don’t wait till it’s too late – When is the best time to Freeze your eggs - for the best results?
Compares the pros and cons of egg freezing in your 20s, 30s and after 35, explaining how age affects egg quality, quantity and treatment costs.
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