Articles

Here's how Monash IVF clinics keep track of our patient's eggs, sperm and embryos. Our processes are in place so that we can be sure there will be no mix ups of gametes.

Medicare rebates for preimplantation genetic testing of embryos will be introduced to the Medicare Benefits Schedule on 1 November 2021. In this blog post, Dr Tristan Hardy discusses the significance of more affordable preimplantation genetic testing for IVF patients.

Male infertility is more common than people realise. One in 20 men are infertile and 30 per cent of fertility issues are due to “male factor” infertility. Professor Rob McLachlan explains how common male infertility is, and the help that is available.

Monash IVF has published promising new IVF research that could pinpoint the "golden window" for pregnancy success and timing embryo transfers. Professor Luk Rombauts and Professor Beverley Vollenhoven are researchers for this published IVF research paper.

We need your help to overcome Australia's sperm drought. Professor Rob McLachlan explains why you should become a sperm donor and why Australia's sperm drought exists.

We want to reassure our patients that COVID-19 vaccinations do not affect fertility and are safe for people planning a pregnancy and people that are pregnant.

In this article, we go over some of the most common queries about fertility treatment and IVF for same-sex couples and the members of the LGBTQI+ community.

We know that there is a lot of confusing information to sift through when considering assisted reproductive technology. In this article, we debunk some of the most common myths about the IVF process.

In this article, we discuss the medical consensus on how your food, drink, and nutrient consumption can impact fertility preservation. We’ve also popped in a few suggestions for delicious fertility-boosting meals.

Female fertility decreases with age. It’s hard to put a price on time but when you freeze your eggs, you’re investing in giving yourself the chance to create the best possible circumstances for your future family.

We understand that for some people thinking about trying for a baby and finding clear information about the financial costs of fertility treatment can be daunting. In this article, we talk about what role private health insurance can play in covering your IVF costs.

Planning for a pregnancy is an exciting time, but it can be also be deeply frustrating when we encounter roadblocks along the way. In this article, we go over what you need to know about male fertility and infertility and what you can do to create the best chance of conception.

We understand that the two-week wait after an embryonic transfer can be a period filled with hope and anxiety so we’ve gathered some advice from our experienced fertility specialists so you can feel as calm and supported as possible in this chapter of your IVF treatment.

At Monash IVF, we firmly believe in the importance of being properly prepared for the IVF journey. This article offers some guidance on things to consider in mentally preparing for your IVF treatment.