Can COVID-19 vaccines impact menstrual cycles?
20 July, 2022 by Mansi GandhiA web-based survey of more than 39,129 fully vaccinated individuals, who had not contracted COVID-19, explores whether vaccines could affect menstruation.
Egg freezing, IVF and age-related fertility decline
01 June, 2022A new report based on actual clinical experience sheds light on the factors that track with successful births from egg freezing.
New micro-device set to boost IVF success
18 May, 2022The University of Adelaide and Fertilis have developed a micro-device that will allow more IVF clinics to offer intracytoplasmic sperm injection as a treatment.
Menopause: AIA, Aus Menopause Society partner to combat misdiagnoses
15 February, 2022AIA Australia believes that there is a significant need for increased education and access to evidence-based information about menopause to ensure correct diagnosis.
Postmenopausal trial finds no difference between placebo and laser treatment
18 October, 2021Fractional carbon dioxide (CO2) lasers — commonly associated with facial skin — are also promoted as an effective way to treat painful vaginal symptoms that can happen after menopause.
IVF: success rates rise, multiple births fall
22 September, 2021Advancements in laboratory techniques and improvements in the overall management of couples experiencing infertility amongst other factors have led to significant improvements in IVF success rates.
Slippery womb molecule could hold key to IVF 'golden window'
25 August, 2021RMIT researchers have found a way to better pinpoint the 'golden window' when a womb is ready for pregnancy.
Hospital-grade antenatal care delivered virtually
06 August, 2021An antenatal care program delivered by telehealth has demonstrated a level of care provision that is as good as a face-to-face consultation.
Responding to COVID in a midwifery setting in South Australia
19 July, 2021 by Julie Tucker*Midwife Julie Tucker, from Lyell McEwin Hospital in Adelaide, provides a snapshot of changes made to maternity care as a result of COVID-19.
National clinical guidelines released for endometriosis
02 June, 2021National clinical practice guidelines to diagnose and treat endometriosis have been released, aiming to improve the lives of women living with the debilitating condition.
PBS-listed progesterone pessary slashes preterm birth risk
31 May, 2021A vaginal progesterone pessary is reported to be the first progesterone treatment to be reimbursed via the PBS for the prevention of preterm birth.
Study reports more twins than ever
16 March, 2021A global review of twinning rates finds that humans are giving birth to more twins than ever before.
Most women never use frozen eggs
12 January, 2021Research at The University of Melbourne reveals that most women who freeze their eggs for later use do not end up using them, leading to wastage.
Research findings could sound new era in sperm selection
11 December, 2020Monash University researchers have created a new approach for separating high-quality sperm in assisted reproduction using combined acoustic waves and fluid dynamics.
Pregnant and postpartum women with COVID-19 are at risk of blood clotting
17 November, 2020 by Amy SarcevicPregnant women who contract COVID-19 may be at higher risk of blood clotting, especially those who become severely ill with the virus, says Associate Professor Sanjaya Senanayake of the Australian National University.
