Do I have to leave Australia to receive donor eggs?
While other clinics may need patients to put time aside and pay excess fees to travel overseas in order to access donor
While other clinics may need patients to put time aside and pay excess fees to travel overseas in order to access donor
If you happen to be undergoing an embryo transfer, you might be under the impression that it takes a long time, but
The fertility journey is rarely easy, but if you’ve started the year healthier than the last, there are six foods that can
There’s yet one more important reason to give up smoking: a father’s nicotine use can cause cognitive problems in children and grandchildren.
It can be difficult for patients struggling with fertility problems, but Fertility First has some strategies to help you cope during this
At Fertility First, we recognise the importance of being able to talk about such a delicate topic and provide support and compassion
A recent publication in the Journal of Human Reproduction explored the impact of a thin endometrial lining during an embryo transfer and
Fertility First has a collaborative agreement with Central IVF to provide quality eggs from overseas donors to our patients in Sydney.
An embryo will start to implant after day 5 and can take anywhere from between 1-2 days.
Every story written here comes from Fertility First's Research Team, a group of scientists that doesn't just talk about the science behind fertility and reproduction, it lives and breathes it. Staffed by the doctors and scientists working behind the scenes at Fertility First, this team of dedicated embryologists, andrologists, and fertility experts collectively has over 40 years experience in the field.
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.