RIP the “Colorado Protocol”

Dec 3, 2011 | Infertility, IVF |

When IVF doesn’t quickly work, patients become convinced that there is something wrong with their uterus or body that leads to the “rejection” of their embryos. Of course this may be true for some women, but in fact the problem is usually one on the side of the embryo...

IVF: One or two to transfer?

Aug 28, 2011 | Infertility, IVF |

When a couple undertakes an IVF cycle we usually attain say up to a dozen eggs and following fertilisation and culture, there might ultimately be in the region of 1 – 4 applicable embryos at the day 5 stage. At that point, our usual advice is to transfer the best...

Sydney IVF reborn as Genea — world leaders in fertility

Aug 28, 2011 | Features |

Sydney IVF is now longer based only in Sydney – but has a presence across Australia and across the world. And Sydney IVF is not just about IVF. Hence the announcement today that Sydney IVF is reborn as Genea – World leaders in fertility. More details very soon – but...

What is the long term outcome for couples with recurrent miscarriage?

Aug 22, 2011 | Infertility |

…or “Why genetic anomalies of embryos are more likely to be important than taking steroids” I’ve been very lazy with my blog lately but have decided to use my recent trip to the international conference ESHRE in Stockholm to give you some feedback about current...

Chromosome screening gives new life to IVF success

Apr 4, 2011 | Media |

When Selena Klasnja fell pregnant, she did not feel the hope and excitement experienced by most women. Instead, she held her breath, waiting to see if the pregnancy would last. Mrs Klasnja, 41, spent 13 years trying for a baby, suffering repeated miscarriages which...