Coping with fertility treatment during COVID-19
Coping with a global pandemic is hard, let alone having to manage fertility treatment at the same time. But the fact is we have little choice in the matter, so at City Fertility we are here to support you in the best possible way we can during these difficult times.
Here we have included some tips from our experienced counsellors and specialists, to help ease the pressure you might be feeling during these uncertain times.
Protecting your precious embryos
In the world of IVF, it is best practice to have procedure rooms and laboratories all co-located in order to maximise a patient’s pregnancy outcomes. This not only reduces travel for patients but also minimises the movement of the precious eggs, sperm and embryos that are being created.
City Fertility’s newest flagship clinic, in Sydney’s CBD, has been designed with this foremost in mind, for both our patient’s convenience and equally important for the safety of their valuable embryos too.
So exactly what does an embryologist do?
The 25th July is recognised as World Embryologist Day, the same special date as the world’s first IVF baby being born.
Embryologists play a critical role in an IVF clinic – they are the scientific staff who help make babies happen, literally creating life in their hands. They are sometimes referred to as the ‘caretakers’ of a patient’s sperm, eggs or embryos because they are the nurturers of this new start of life.
Easier access to Assisted Reproductive Treatment for all Victorians
As of 8th July 2020, Victorians undergoing Assisted Reproductive Treatment (ART) are no longer required to obtain and complete police and child protection order checks before accessing treatment. This change takes place with immediate effect.
IVF treatment to recommence across Australia
By City Fertility
City Fertility is pleased to advise the Federal Government has announced the temporary ban on some elective surgery, including IVF treatment, due to COVID-19 restrictions has been lifted in all states.
Know the facts: Fresh versus Frozen Embryo Transfers
By Dr Georgiana Tang, Medical Director and a specialist at City Fertility Sydney Liverpool and Sydney CBD If you have been fortunate enough during an…
How does genetic testing of embryos help achieve a pregnancy?
By Dr Simone Campbell, a specialist at City Fertility Brisbane City
We explain how undertaking Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT) of embryos can help in selecting the ‘normal’ embryos only for transfer and in turn, increase the chances of a successful pregnancy. Learn more.
ICSI – A beginners guide
By Dr Peng Ng, a specialist at City Fertility Brisbane Southside
Dr Peng Ng, a specialist at City Fertility Brisbane Southside, provide a quick guide to help enlighten you on the differences between ICSI and IVF. Learn More.
IUI and IVF: What’s the difference?
By Dr Neil Astill
Dr Neil Astill, Clinical Director at City Fertility Brisbane Southside provides quick facts on the differences between IVF and IUI.
Celebrating 50 years of IVF
By City Fertility
Discover the story behind the first in-vitro fertilisation of an egg, as we celebrate 50 years of IVF.
