Genetic embryo testing helping reduce hereditary diseases in newborns
Research suggests that 30 per cent of children’s hospital admissions are due to genetic disorders, however with the help of advanced preimplantation genetic testing of embryos, the number of children born with these genetic diseases can potentially be reduced.
At City Fertility we employ the most advanced genetic testing method currently available called Next Generation Sequencing (NGS). NGS is an extremely sensitive testing method with the analysis including several hundred thousand readings for each chromosome.
Know the facts: Pregnancy and the COVID-19 Vaccine
If you are planning a pregnancy you are probably wondering if it is safe to have the COVID-19 vaccine and if so, should you have it now, wait until you are pregnant or have it after pregnancy?
The advice is that you can receive the Pfizer mRNA (Cominarty) vaccine if you are either planning a pregnancy or if you are currently pregnant.
The reasoning for getting vaccinated is that the potential risk of severe outcomes associated with actually contracting COVID-19 is significantly higher for pregnant women and their unborn baby.
City Fertility Notting Hill Now Open
Melbourne locals now have easy access to a new alternative in fertility care and IVF with the opening of City Fertility’s all-inclusive and state-of-the-art IVF clinic in Notting Hill (near Clayton).
Our new purpose-built clinic has been designed to maximise pregnancy outcomes by incorporating modern on-site consulting rooms, a dedicated day hospital and a world-class IVF laboratory all in the one location.
When am I most fertile?
Knowing when the best time is to conceive each month is an important factor in helping achieve a successful pregnancy. Unfortunately, some patients miss getting this right which is delaying a positive outcome for them sooner rather than later.
Put simply, the timing of conception is critical to success, and by learning to understand your body’s menstrual cycle and the signs of ovulation, it may help you feel more in control.
Ovulation is when the egg is released from the ovary and is a female’s most fertile time of the month.
How men can optimise their fertility: 5 key factors to consider
To all the men out there, listen up…you also play a crucial role in helping achieve a healthy pregnancy, so don’t just leave it to the women. The health of both the sperm and eggs are equally important to optimising your chances of pregnancy.
There are several lifestyle factors you can control that will help enhance your fertility, but take note, for sperm it takes approximately two and a half months to see if changes to your lifestyle have improved your sperm quality.
So what are the biggest factors you can focus on? Here are some of the top priorities I recommend.
Chemicals could be ruining men’s chances of parenthood
An increasing body of research is supporting the belief that the chemicals we come across in our everyday lives are reducing fertility, particularly in men.
A recent book Count Down published in February 2021 by renowned epidemiologist Professor Shanna Swan asserts that the sperm count of Western men has plunged by more than 50 per cent in the past 40 years.
Professor Swan said we can’t keep blaming our fertility problems on delayed childbearing, choice or lifestyle. Chemicals are one of the main causes of fertility issues and they are everywhere surrounding us in our everyday lives from what we eat, breathe to the products we use.
Meet us at the MindBodySpirit Festival in Sydney
If you are interested in learning more about how we can help make your dreams of parenthood a reality, the MindBodySpirit Festival in Sydney is the perfect opportunity.
The MindBodySpirit Festival is Australia’s largest health, wellbeing and natural therapies event, showcasing over 200 exhibitors covering a vast variety of health-related topics. Located in the new state-of-the-art International Convention Centre, the free event is set to be an exciting day out filled with learning, new experiences and entertainment.
International Nurses’ Day – A voice to lead
We all know that nurses play a crucial role in keeping people healthy and caring for them and their families during the happiest and saddest times in their lives. The global COVID-19 pandemic has shown the world just how important nurses are, and perhaps a greater appreciation of their professional expertise and commitment, to care for their patients, despite the risks.
In honour of International Nurses Day, we caught up with one of our registered nurses, Molly Toogood, to give you an insight into what it takes to be a nurse in the world of fertility and their role in helping people realise their dreams to have a family.
Need a sperm donor? Know the importance of choosing a safe one
Potential families who require donor sperm to achieve their dream of having a baby are everywhere. They could be your neighbours, colleagues, siblings, friends or even your favourite celebrities.
They might be single individuals, LGBTI+ couples or heterosexual couples who require donor sperm due to medical (poor sperm quality) or social (neither partner have sperm) reasons. Without it, their chances of a baby are often slim to none.
What everyone in need should know is that access to safe donor sperm is available through City Fertility, reducing the risk factors involved.
Get to know one of Australia’s leading fertility experts
Professor Bill Ledger, an internationally renowned fertility specialist at City Fertility Sydney CBD. Experienced, insightful and caring is an apt description for City Fertility Sydney’s…
