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Your Biological Clock Should Inform You, Not Frighten You
By Dr Lynn Burmeister Women hear a great deal about their biological clock, but not always in a way that helps them make clear and confident decisions. The conversation is often framed around time running out, declining fertility and the fear of leaving pregnancy too...
The IVF Investigator
People often ask me why I chose fertility medicine. There isn't one simple answer. Like many doctors, my career has evolved over time, but when I discovered fertility medicine I realised I had found the area where I truly belonged. It combines science, problem solving...
What to Expect When You First Contact a Fertility Clinic
Making the decision to contact a fertility clinic can feel like a significant step, particularly when you don’t know what will happen once you do. Do you need a referral before you call? Should you have blood tests or an ultrasound first? Will you immediately be...
IVF Costs Explained: 10 Questions Every IVF Patient Should Ask Before Starting Treatment
When I founded No.1 Fertility, I wanted to create a clinic where high-quality fertility care wasn't reserved for those who could afford the most expensive treatment. Every patient deserves access to exceptional medical care, transparency about costs and the confidence...
Does BMI Influence IVF Success? What We Found After Analysing 10,924 Embryo Transfer Cycles
Does a higher BMI really mean a lower chance of IVF success? It’s a question many patients worry about before they even walk through the doors of a fertility clinic. Weight and BMI have long been part of the conversation around fertility, and women with a higher BMI...
Some People Choose a Career. Dr Vicki Chose a Purpose: Helping Create Families.
There are few moments in life more meaningful than helping someone become a parent. For Dr Vicki Nott, that privilege has never simply been a profession—it has been the purpose that has shaped her entire career. How Dr Vicki got started For more than 30 years, Dr...
Will Artificial Intelligence Choose Your Embryo? Here’s What Really Happens Inside the IVF Laboratory
If you've been researching IVF, you've probably noticed that artificial intelligence, or AI, is becoming one of the most talked-about topics in fertility treatment. As more clinics begin introducing AI into their laboratories, it's natural to wonder what that really...
What Happens to Your Embryos When the Clinic Closes for the Night?
For many people undergoing fertility treatment, embryos represent much more than a stage of development. They represent hope and the possibility of becoming a family. It is only natural to wonder what happens after you leave the clinic. Who is looking after them...
Why We Invite Patients to Visit Before They Decide
Choosing an IVF clinic is one of the most important decisions you'll make on your fertility journey. Most people spend hours comparing websites, reading reviews and researching treatment options, yet very few have the opportunity to walk through a clinic, meet the...
Understanding IVF Costs: There Should Be No Financial Surprises
By Rachel Accounts Receivable Manager Recent media coverage has reignited discussion about IVF costs, optional treatments and the importance of transparency in fertility care. While much of the public conversation has focused on so called "IVF add-ons", it has also...
Meet Dr Paul Berlund: Looking Beyond IVF, Focusing on You
If there is one misconception I encounter more than any other, it is that fertility treatment always begins with IVF. IVF has transformed reproductive medicine and helped millions of people around the world build their families. Because of its success, many people...
Conversations Between Mum & Daughter: Episode 1
By Dr Lynn Burmeister & Tatiana There are certain conversations that happen naturally between mothers and daughters. They're rarely planned. They begin over a coffee, while walking the dog, driving home together, around the dinner table or simply enjoying a quiet...











