I was scammed out of my IVF money – now I’m pregnant
Devastation has turned to joy for a couple who had saved money for IVF treatment, before being scammed out of their life savings.
Fertility
We were shocked to find out we’d need IVF
Carly De Mamiel and her partner Steven Hosking scheduled a fertility appointment to rule out any issues. They were “floored” to find out they would need IVF.
Seven things you can do before freezing your eggs
If you’re thinking about freezing your eggs you should start preparing at least three months before. Top fertility specialist Dr Cheryl Phua lists seven things to do.
Why I’m freezing my eggs and the best time to do it
Louise Davidson is in her mid-30s and decided to freeze her eggs. She is not alone. See the latest advice from experts on when and how to do it to try and ensure the best results.
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Blow to families wanting to have kids
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I was told I couldn’t have kids – now I have twins
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‘You’re playing with people’s lives’: Fury at lack of detail on IVF fails
Victorians have been left in the dark on IVF clinic failings after the regulator quietly stopped reporting key details about lost and damaged embryos, egg and sperm.
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Speaking from experience
New IVF pill: Game-changing move to create a baby
As millions of Aussies try IVF to conceive, a groundbreaking new tablet has been tested. See how it works.
Surrogacy hell: Aussies eggs to be destroyed
Devastated Aussie parents caught up in the collapse of an overseas surrogacy clinic are in a race against time to collect their embryos before they’re destroyed.
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