In an Australian first, women in NSW undergoing IVF and accessing other assisted reproductive treatments will soon be given a cash rebate of up to $2,000 to reduce treatment costs. Read More
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New Bluey episode deals with infertility
It’s the Australian children’s show that is loved by parents as much as their kids and is receiving international recognition for its sensitive representation of diversity and often skirted around issues including friendship, parenting, pregnancy, even death. Now, Bluey is tackling infertility. Read More
Melbourne’s donor sperm drought
Melbourne fertility specialists are sounding the alarm about a shortage of sperm donors and are warning that the problem is set to get worse. Read More
Victoria’s egg and sperm bank will reduce the risks of seeking donors online. Here’s why it’s needed
Thinking of using your super to pay for IVF?
People can access their superannuation early to pay for expensive fertility treatments such as IVF. They can claim “mental disturbance” if they want part of their funds released early on compassionate grounds.
Is there a link between endometriosis and fertility?
Fact: while some women with severe endometriosis are able to conceive naturally, others with milder cases of the condition struggle to conceive. So while there is often a link established between endometriosis and fertility, it is not always the case. Read More
Sound waves: the next big thing in IVF
A new technique developed by Australian researchers is using sound waves to filter sperm for IVF treatments. Read More
History made as baby girl born from 27-year-old embryo
Her birthday may be October 2020, but the birth of Molly Gibson has actually been 27 years in the making. Read More
5 books for your summer reading list!
Shared stories make us smile; they get us through tough times; they let us know we’re not alone. This summer (at least for a little while) ditch the how-tos, guides and all the scientific jargon that comes with IVF – find yourself a shady tree to sit beneath, and spend a few hours with people who have been there and come out the other side. Read More
How much does it cost to have an IVF baby?
For some people conceiving a baby is absolutely free – but for me, all up it cost around $30,000. I got off lightly. Read More