News Archive

New Structure for Medicare items for IVF services from January 2010

Tue Dec 15 2009

Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI)

Tue Sep 01 2009

Occasionally, spermatozoa fail to fertilize even when they are artificially placed in close proximity to eggs during conventional in vitro fertilization (IVF). This is particularly common if semen parameters are abnormal, or when the number of spermatozoa is insufficient. Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) is a technique used to inject individual sperm into an egg.

Poor Egg Quality

Fri May 15 2009

After testing, some women find out that they have poor quality eggs. But what exactly does this mean?

IVF Under Threat

Thu Mar 26 2009

The Federal Government is considering budget cuts in response to the global financial crisis. IVF treatment is subsidized through the Medicare Safety Net Scheme. This scheme safeguards Australians against high medical fees.

Endometriosis and Infertility

Wed Mar 04 2009

Endometriosis is a common, mostly progressive disease where the tissue lining your uterus (endometrium) spreads to other areas of your body, and grows there normally in the pelvic region.

Living with Infertility – Tips for Emotional Health

Tue Jan 20 2009

The following tips are meant to help you navigate your emotional journey while resisting twisted thoughts and fighting back against depression. Remember that this is a titanic weight to bear, and there is no shame in seeking the assistance from our counselor if you need additional support.

Coping with Infertility

Tue Jan 20 2009

So you’ve both decided that you’re going to take that big step, good for you! Now that you’ve ditched your birth control and started charting your ovulation, getting pregnant will be a cinch, right? Or maybe it’s not always as simple as our mothers told us that it would be…

Study shows passive smoking causes fertility problems

Tue Dec 09 2008

Research published by scientists at the US University of Rochester Medical Centre in the Journal of Tobacco Control reveals that women exposed to second-hand smoke as children or young adults have an increased likelihood of experiencing miscarriages or trouble conceiving.

Preservation of Ovarian Function

Wed Oct 29 2008

At Life Fertility Clinic we understand the importance of the preservation of fertility for women.

Embryo discovery could fight infertility

Wed Oct 01 2008

Scientists have identified why some embryos fail to implant in the womb, a discovery which could lead to new treatments for infertility.

Test tube births triple in decade

Fri Sep 19 2008

The number of babies born using assisted reproductive technology has tripled over the past decade, highlighting the test tube´s growing role in Australia´s fertility boom.

Fertile Thoughts

Thu Sep 11 2008

Martine Kropkowski discovers how Life Fertility Clinic is helping couples achieve their dream of starting a family.

Male Infertility

Thu Aug 21 2008

With advances in treatment, the problem of male factor infertility is proving to be less of an obstacle for couples wishing to achieve pregnancy.

Obesity and diabetes may be linked with male infertility

Wed Aug 20 2008

Two studies presented at the annual European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology conference in Barcelona have contributed new research findings into male infertility by examining the relationships between obesity and diabetes, and sperm quality.

IVF birth problems due to infertility not technology

Wed Aug 20 2008

The increased risk of complications during pregnancy and at birth observed in babies conceived through assisted reproductive technology (ART) may be the result of parent´s underlying infertility problems rather than the technology itself, a new study has revealed.

30th birthday for first IVF baby

Tue Aug 19 2008

Louise Brown was told about her "miracle" birth as a young child It is 30 years since scientists held their breath as they waited for news of the world´s first test tube baby. When Louise Brown was born - so was IVF treatment.

IVF and Endometriosis

Tue Jul 22 2008

Endometriosis is a condition that commonly occurs in women. The glandular cells that normally line the uterus (endometrium) find their way into other places of the body and implant. This causes the unusual growth of endometrial tissue and significant symptoms.

IVF success improved by ultrasound embryo transfer

Tue Jul 22 2008

IVF is more likely to be successful if embryos are transferred with the use of ultrasound, rather than the traditional clinical touch method.

Increased fertility problems for men over 40

Tue Jul 08 2008

Scientists have found further evidence to suggest that, like women, fertility drops in men as they age, heard delegates at the annual meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology.

Single blastocyst transfer successful in women over 35

Wed Jun 18 2008

Californian researchers have reported that women over 35 can avoid multiple births by using an in vitro fertilisation (IVF) method that transfers only a single embryo.

So you want to have a baby?

Wed Jun 18 2008

Life Fertility Clinic is a boutique IVF service which was established for the benefit of those having difficulty achieving pregnancy.

IVF does not lead to early menopause

Thu May 22 2008

A group of researchers at the Bourn Hall Clinic, Queensland University of Technology and the Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, have concluded that IVF treatment does not hasten the onset of the menopause or the severity of symptoms, having investigated the first generation of IVF patients.

No Association Between Fertility Drugs And Ovarian Cancer

Wed May 14 2008

Fertility drugs do not put women at a higher than average risk of ovarian cancer, according to the largest analysis to date on the topic, conducted by University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health (GSPH) researchers and published in the Feb. 1 issue of the American Journal of Epidemiology.

Trying to get pregnant? Try the fertility diet

Mon May 12 2008

Women trying to get pregnant could boost their chances by adopting a "fertility diet" high in nuts and avocados while cutting down on coffee and alcohol.

Fertility hampered in obese women, study shows

Wed Apr 30 2008

Overweight women are significantly more likely to experience fertility problems, according to a study published in the journal Human Reproduction.

Sperm damage can be passed to children

Wed Apr 30 2008

A US study presented to the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) has found that sperm defects caused by exposure to toxins can be passed down through generations.

Smoking while pregnant affects male fertility

Wed Apr 30 2008

Aberdeen University researchers have found a link between maternal smoking during pregnancy and reduced fertility in boys, because of its affect on a key testis gene, it was reported in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism.

More evidence for benefits of single embryo transfer

Mon Apr 28 2008

IVF babies born after single embryo transfer.

Trying to have a baby? Change what you eat

Mon Apr 07 2008

Home remedies to boost the odds of becoming pregnant include thinking positive thoughts and placing a pink or blue ribbon under a bed pillow, depending on whether a mother-to-be is hoping for a girl or a boy. But women who want to try something with a bit more science behind it can start by changing their eating habits. So say Harvard doctors who recently completed a study on women’s diets and fertility.

Fertility spike from acupuncture

Mon Apr 07 2008

Women having IVF treatment can boost their chances of falling pregnant by 65 per cent simply by having acupuncture.

Why babies can´t wait.

Fri Mar 07 2008

CELEBRITIES give the impression that getting pregnant in your 40s is child´s play, but for the rest of us it´s not always so easy. How many resort to IVF?

Women Recommended to Freeze Eggs

Thu Mar 06 2008

Women in their thirties should consider freezing their eggs if they wish to have children in the future.

New Australian survey of fertility views

Thu Mar 06 2008

Australians will find it much harder to have children than they expect.

Bligh conceives bid for legal surrogacy.

Fri Feb 15 2008

Queensland´s 20 year old ban on parents using surrogate mothers to give birth to their children could be lifted.

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