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Selecting the right #IVF clinic can seem overwhelming. There's a lot of info out there and at times it can be like comparing apples and oranges. The thing is, it's one of the most important decisions you will make for your family so we've put together a list of the top 12 questions you should ask clinics when researching your options. #IVFclinics https://www.genea.com.au/success-rates

It takes two to tango and men's health can be an important factor in a couple's chance of getting pregnant. Physical activity is vital to male reproductive health - in fact maintaining a healthy BMI is the top of our list of sperm health tips.
Read why: https://www.genea.com.au/natural-concepti on/male-fertility

Our brand new website is the perfect place to start your search for information on #fertility and #IVF. www.genea.com.au

Have you been trying to get pregnant but it's not working and you're not sure why? Come along to our Fertility Information Evening tomorrow in our Sydney CBD clinic to learn the natural ways to boost your fertility plus what's involved in IVF if you need it. https://www.genea.com.au/…/sydney-ferti lity-seminar-11-july…

Men with #diabetes have a higher chance of developing sexual and reproductive health problems. As #NationalDiabetesWeek begins check out this factsheet from Andrology Australia to learn more. https://andrologyaustralia.org/‚Ķ/uplo‚Ä ¶/AA4.4.18-DIABETES.pdf

Reassuring news was presented at a big fertility conference in Barcelona this week. After a 20 year study, scientists have concluded that #IVF and other assisted reproduction treatments do not make a woman more likely to develop ovarian cancer.
The study, conducted by Copenhagen University researchers, looked at data from approximately 610,000 women.

Sadly, many of you will be familiar with #pregnancyloss. The Pink Elephants Support Network is gathering information on the support people receive when they experience #miscarriage. Their survey is just six questions and it will help them compile statistics to back up their case for more support. #Miscarriagematters #1in4
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7ZYPKJD

Have you (or your partner) been diagnosed with male factor infertility? Forty per cent of the time, the struggle to conceive starts with the man and, for a couple, the road to pregnancy is a two-way street.
Hear Matt and Sarah's story on Season 2 Episode 1 of the #ModernBabies podcast, from the discovery that Matt has a 'zero' sperm count, through to the ups and downs of their fertility journey. https://www.genea.com.au/my-fert…/why-g enea/podcast/episodes

More than 130,000 Australians have signed up to #DryJuly over the past 10 years. Going Dry for July has great health benefits - each year participants report sleeping better, having more energy and productivity and of course, no hangovers!
There’s also increasing proof that lifestyle habits such as excessive drinking affect fertility. Our Fertility Specialists say that while the exact number of alcoholic drinks needed to impact fertility is unclear, the best advice remains to reduce alcohol consumption to one or two glasses a day or cut it out altogether when you're #TTC.

Scientists, Fertility Specialists, Nurses and other IVF experts are gathering in Barcelona this week for #ESHRE2018 - The European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology’s Annual Meeting. Our sister company Genea Biomedx is there sharing our world leading technologies with clinics from around the world.

IVF can be a very emotional time - both good and bad. Listen to Season #1 Episode #9 of our #ModernBabies podcast to hear Genea Counselling Services Manager Evelyn Zwahlen and Coach, Counsellor and Author Claire Hall provide an insight into the emotions couples can experience and learn some tips for coping. https://www.genea.com.au/my-fert…/why-g enea/podcast/episodes

It was great to see Sunrise acknowledge their insensitive handling of an #IVF discussion over the weekend. Infertility is a medical condition and telling people to “just relax” is insulting.
As Genea Fertility Specialist Dr Devora Lieberman explained every person’s experience of IVF is different but the majority of women undertaking treatment would not say they are addicted to the process. You can watch Dr Lieberman educate the Sunrise team on the facts of IVF:

Do you know someone who wants to take control of their fertility and give themselves options for the future?
Learn more about Genea Horizon - Australia's first dedicated egg freezing clinic.

Did you know the new version of our culture medium Gems, when combined with Genea’s Geri incubator, has seen an increase of 46.7% in the number of high grade embryos per cycle*? Follow the link to learn more: www.genea.com.au/…/w…/culture-medium- and-geri-incubator-news

Want to learn more about GeneSyte? It's Genea's prenatal testing - follow the link to read a Q and A with Michael Bonifacio who runs the world leading GeneSyte testing lab- www.genea.com.au/…/bl…/all-blog/decem ber-2017/about-genesyte

Wondering what drives Genea team members? Follow the link to find out- www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvyeXiChrSI

Only 50% of patients who visit a Genea Fertility Specialist require IVF. Sit down with Fertility GP Helen Demetriou and learn more about how you can boost your chance of conceiving naturally in Season 1, Episode 3 of #ModernBabies www.genea.com.au/podcast

Start your week right and watch this- the first six days- an embryo developing in our lab- such an honour to watch this day in-day out- www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrUqUob7yZM