Looking after your mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic
It’s normal to feel anxiety, concern, and unease during this unpredictable time, however it’s also important to manage your stress and anxiety for your own mental health....
COVID-19 Coronavirus Fertility Questions
Getting answers to fertility questions amidst the COVID-19 coronavirus crisis isn't easy, but we've assembled them in one place. ...
Coronavirus Update – March 18, 2020
Fertility First is looking to provide its patients with ongoing updates and support, and kindly requests that patients also follow current preventative measures....
Six essential vitamins and minerals for a strong and healthy immune system
With many concerned about COVID-19, a question that keeps drawing attention is "are there ways to help prevent getting sick?" The answer is yes....
Fertility First takes precautions with COVID-19
Fertility First would like to advise our patients that we are taking the appropriate precautions that have been recommended in accordance with NSW Health and the World Health Organisation....
What can cause infertility?
Believe it all not, approximately a third of all infertility cases come down to men, a third to women, and a final third remains unexplained. ...
Endometriosis researchers seek to develop an early, non-invasive test
Scientists have conducted research into developing a method to help detect and diagnose endometriosis, sometimes before symptoms even begin to start....
The four stages of endometriosis
There are four known stages of endometriosis, and each stage can affect women in different ways, so it's is important to be aware of the signs....
Fish oil linked to sperm health
Researchers have discovered that taking fish oil supplements may increase sperm counts, semen volume, and improve testicular health in men....
What should a normal sperm look like?
There are a number of nutrients that have been scientifically proven to help improve the quality of your sperm....
Sperm breakthrough could help future fertility treatments
Scientists have identified a specific protein that keeps sperm swimming in a straight line, and could help future fertility treatments....
How successful is IVF with donor eggs?
Previously, the only way to access quality donor eggs was to travel overseas, but that's not the case anymore....
Can I have sex after my embryo transfer?
Is it safe to have intercourse after an embryo transfer? The short answer is yes, provided you are sensible and not feeling uncomfortable....
Can I exercise while going through IVF?
It is important to practice good health and physical fitness when trying to conceive and studies have shown that maintaining a healthy BMI is beneficial to your fertility treatment. ...
Vitamin D deficiency could be a key fertility factor
A recent study has shown that Vitamin D deficiency could essentially be a key factor in fertility struggles in couples undergoing IVF....
Cognitive and behavioural outcome of children born after IVF at age 9
Some reassuring research was published recently involving the long term cognitive and behavioural outcomes of children conceived by Assistive Reproductive Technologies. ...