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Men have biological clocks too: IVF study

20th February 2020
It appears men’s biological clocks are ticking too, according to Australian findings that show the chance of IVF success is…
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Australian Doctor News

LARC uptake rises on back of GP registrar prescribing

20th February 2020
GP prescribing of long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs) has been considered low in Australia, but a new study…
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IUD
Specialist Updates Women's Health

Gonadotropins 'no benefit' in unexplained infertility

5th February 2020
Women with unexplained infertility undergoing intrauterine insemination would do better to take oral ovarian stimulation…
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Histology of ovary with developing follicles
Specialist Updates Women's Health

IVF: Frozen embryos linked with higher risk for childhood cancers

11th December 2019
When frozen embryos are used during IVF, the offspring have a slightly higher risk for certain types of cancer, evidence…
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Frozen embryos
Australian Doctor News

GP visits over fertility concerns have tripled, prompting call for guidelines

3rd December 2019
GP visits by men concerned about their fertility have tripled over the past two decades, a study shows. And visits by women…
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IVF
Specialist Updates Women's Health

Is the phrase 'social egg freezing' offensive?

8th August 2019
The first Australian guidance on elective oocyte cryopreservation is calling for the term “social egg freezing” to be…
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Cryopreservation
Australian Doctor News

Proposed IVF rules require doctors to have 'honest conversations'

4th July 2019
Treating doctors in IVF clinics should be required to give patients an individualised assessment of their chances of a live…
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Embryo