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Meet Dr Vicki Nott
Meet Dr Vicki Nott: Melbourne's Trusted Fertility Expert We are thrilled to have Dr Vicki Nott, a highly respected and reputable fertility expert in Melbourne, as a part of the team at No.1 Fertility. With more than 30 years' experience in gynaecology, obstetrics,...
Starting Your Fertility Journey
Embarking on a fertility journey can feel like a big leap into the unknown, can't it? It's a mixture of hope, nerves and a thousand questions all swirling about in your mind. At No.1 Fertility, we understand how you may feel. If you're considering egg freezing in...
Navigating Medicare Rebates for Fertility
If you’re thinking about starting a family and exploring fertility treatments, you’ve probably heard about Medicare rebates making things a bit more affordable. At No.1 Fertility we’re all about keeping things transparent, so let’s look into what these rebates mean...
How RI Witness Enhances Your IVF Journey at No.1 Fertility
At No.1 Fertility, we understand that every fertility journey carries hopes, dreams, and emotions. That’s why safety, trust, and personalised care are at the heart of everything we do. Our team, led by Dr. Lynn Burmeister and Scientific Director Dr. Kelli Sorby, uses...
Your IVF and Egg Freezing Journey Starts Here
The No.1 moment your family dreams stat to take shape—or the peace of mind from planning ahead. At No.1 Fertility, Melbourne’s, and Sydney’s trusted IVF clinic, we turn those visions into reality. Our expert team, led by Dr. Lynn Burmeister and including Dr. Vicki...
PCOS Awareness Month : Shining a Light on Women’s Health
A few words from Dr Lynn Burmeister Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common hormonal conditions affecting people with ovaries, yet it often remains underdiagnosed, misunderstood, and sometimes dismissed. At No.1 Fertility, PCOS Awareness Month is an...
Newsletter: Storage & Stories
by Dr Vicki Knott New research shows that many women who have stored eggs but later decide not to use them—whether due to completing their family or a change of circumstances—want clearer information about their options. These include: Discarding the eggs – if you’re...
How to Survive the 2 Week Wait
The time between having had your embryo transfer or IUI procedure and your scheduled pregnancy blood test, also known as ‘the 2 week wait’ is often an emotionally difficult time for most patients, and can be a time filled with an array of feelings. What is most...
Coping with end of year festivities and celebrations
As the decorations are hung and invitations arrive to end of year festivities and celebrations, for some patients struggling to conceive, this time of year can be met with mixed emotions. There may be some aspects of this time of year you are looking forward to, perhaps a break from work, some time to socialise and celebrate. However, it is not uncommon for people trying to conceive to find these end of year celebrations difficult to navigate.
Dealing with Social Media in IVF
In a life where we are forever connected via social media and have more knowledge than ever about people’s (often curated) personal lives, it is hard to avoid stories about pregnancies, babies and advice about fertility and fertility treatment. However, social media can have its dark side for people trying to conceive and undergoing fertility treatment, leaving couples people more isolated and confused.
Grief and Infertility
Many patients will tell you that the emotional toll of fertility challenges is harder than the physical. By the time individuals and couples present for counselling, they are likely to be experiencing some form of fertility-related grief.
When treatment takes longer than expected
Everyone who starts fertility treatment is hoping that it will be a quick process before they can announce their good news to friends and family. And for some lucky people, it is. For many patients, however, fertility treatment is a medium to long-term project and adjusting to a longer-term commitment to treatment can feel like a significant challenge.
