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IVF and the Embryo Scope
Time-lapse photography or morphokinetics is a technique by which a camera records development of the embryo by taking photographs every 10 to 20 minutes while the embryo is developing in the incubator. This creates a short movie that can be assessed with computer software. Timing Of cleavages and other morphology changes such as fragmentation and […] Read more
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Weight Loss Surgery and Fertility
Pregnancy complications are reduced and fertility has improved by weight loss surgery. A recent scientific impact paper published by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists confirms what we have long known about obesity. Obese patients, (those with a BMI of more than 30) which now involves over 25% of the population have high risks […] Read more
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Fertility for same sex couples
For many gay and lesbian couples, starting a family can be both daunting and joyful. Along with the wonder and richness of raising a family, there may be substantial legal and medical hurdles to face. Legislative changes in Australia which have increasingly recognized the legal standing of same sex couples, including broader access to ART, […] Read more
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Freezing eggs
Egg freezing is a method of storing a woman’s unfertilised eggs to allow her to try to conceive at a later date, when natural conception would be unlikely. It may be seen as a way of preserving the possibility of fertility for women who are not in a position to becoming pregnant straight away, or […] Read more
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Surrogacy and IVF
This is an area in which every Australian state has different legislation. The problems arising from the baby Gammy case highlight the need for improvement in this area. It is reassuring that a number of prominent judicial identities feel the need for legislative reform to create a safer reproductive environment for all the men and […] Read more