Although IVF and donor conception is now legislated in almost all European countries, a new study has revealed just how large the difference between countries is – did you know that egg donation is illegal in Germany? Read More
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5 things not to say to someone struggling with infertility
Infertility is stressful. In fact, research tells us that distress levels among individuals with infertility are comparable to those of cancer patients. Read More
IVF is changing now clinics have reopened. Here’s what to expect during the coronavirus pandemic
IVF clinics are now open after a temporary closure due to the coronavirus pandemic. But in some states clinics are not yet operating at full capacity. You will also see some changes to your care. Read More
TikTok video explains DIY insemination
Social media platform TikTok has become a popular platform for DIY projects – and now a single mum in the USA has shown her followers how to get pregnant “without a man or a doctor”. Read More
Test Tube Babies and Armies of Clones: a look back on IVF in Australia
When I tell people that my daughters, Greta age nine and Rori age seven, were conceived using an anonymous donor and IVF, the most common response I get is a high five… Read More
Infertility: when it’s a male thing
We all know that reproduction can only occur when there is a healthy sperm that can fertilise a healthy egg and begin the process of reproduction – but did you know that up to 40 per cent of infertility issues are the result of a male factor? Read More
Good odds for second IVF baby success
Women with one IVF baby have an excellent chance of providing them with a little brother or sister. Read More
Life for the single mother in 2020
She is aged 41, university educated and employed in a professional field. Despite her workload, she is the sole carer of two or three children. And there’s an increasing chance she may never have met the father of her kids. Read More
Happy birthday, Candice!
“The birth of a baby is big news in every family, but on the day I was born it was front-page news across Australia. Read More