If your idea of IVF comes from a friend who went through treatment ten or fifteen years ago, a family member’s experience, or simply what you have heard over the years, the reality today may be quite different from what you imagine. The fundamentals of IVF remain...
For many people, thinking about IVF starts long before they ever make an appointment. There may have been months of trying, conversations with a partner, advice from friends, late-night searches online or simply a growing feeling that it might be time to find out...
When you choose a fertility specialist, you are trusting someone with much more than an IVF cycle. You want a doctor who understands fertility, but also understands the reasons pregnancy may not be happening in the first place. Someone who can look at your history,...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...