CO-MEDICAL DIRECTOR
Dr Ying Li provides a compassionate and personalised approach to fertility treatment. Ying invests time in understanding his patients and developing the most appropriate plan to address their specific fertility issues to maximise their chance of having a baby.
Ying’s unwavering focus is testament to his passion for women’s health. A leader in obstetrics, gynaecology, and fertility treatment, he can support patients at all points of their fertility journey. Ying believes in partnering with patients to explain and then develop an effective management plan. He understands fertility treatment can be overwhelming and collaboration with a Fertility Specialist is imperative.
In addition to male and female factor infertility, Ying has a special interest in reproductive surgery, recurrent pregnancy loss and fertility preservation.
Ying is currently a consultant specialist and has operating right at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Waratah Private Hospital, Mater Hospital and Hurstville Private Hospital.
Ying grew up in the Southern suburbs of Sydney. Beyond his professional pursuits, Ying enjoys travelling to new places, relaxing with friends and family and has a keen interest in ancient history and classical philosophy.
Phone: 1300 323 297
Fax: 02 8212 8944
Website: doctoryingli.com.au
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Ying attended the University of NSW and graduated with a medical degree BSc (Med) MBBS in 2006. Ying trained as a specialist obstetrician and gynaecologist at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and completed an extra fellowship in advanced laparoscopic / endoscopic surgery. Ying has also completed an additional three-year sub-specialty fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI). Ying has a fellowship from the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (FRANZCOG) and is one of a few doctors in Australia and New Zealand who holds a certificate of reproductive endocrinology and infertility (CREI) – the highest qualification for fertility medicine in Australia and New Zealand and currently is the acting Head of Fertility at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital.
Ying has a special interest in the training of junior doctors especially in the areas of infertility and advanced laparoscopy. He works with both the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and the Institute of Academic Surgery at the University of Sydney to deliver innovative training programmes. Ying has co-authored multiple academic publications in peer review journals including the Australian and New Zealand guidelines in the management of recurrent pregnancy loss. He is actively involved in research in the areas of fertility, reproductive surgery and reproductive endocrinology. Ying is an examiner for the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in reproductive endocrinology and infertility (REI). He is also the director of REI sub-speciality training at Sydney’s Royal Prince Afred Hospital.
Yes, chronic stress can impact fertility by disrupting hormonal balance and ovulation patterns. Managing stress through relaxation techniques, regular exercise, adequate sleep, and mindfulness practices may help optimise your chances of conception. Consider speaking with a counsellor if stress feels overwhelming.
Sperm health accounts for about 40% of conception challenges. Your partner can improve sperm health by maintaining a healthy weight, avoiding excessive heat exposure (hot tubs, saunas, tight clothing), limiting alcohol, quitting smoking, managing stress, and taking a multivitamin with antioxidants. Sperm takes about 3 months to develop, so lifestyle changes need time to show results.
Your fertile window typically spans 5-6 days, ending on ovulation day. For a regular 28-day cycle, this usually falls between days 10-15, with peak fertility 1-2 days before ovulation. Track your cycle using ovulation predictor kits, basal body temperature, or cervical mucus changes to identify your unique pattern. Having intercourse every 1-2 days during this window optimises your chances.
