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The staff and doctors at Monash IVF were saddened to hear of the recent passing of Sir Robert Edwards whose pioneering IVF work has helped bring more than 4 million children into the world.
Sir Edwards and Dr Patrick Steptoe’s inspirational work in the early 1960’s led to a breakthrough in the development of in vitro fertilisation, which resulted in the birth of Louise Brown in 1978 – the world’s first “test tube baby”. … Continue reading
The Age – IVF deal sees American eggs heading Down Under
A groundbreaking deal will allow Australians undergoing IVF to import eggs from young American women at a cost of $19,000. Julia Medew, The Age, 10 March 2013 The imports, which will significantly boost the number of eggs available to Australians, … Continue reading
Cancer patients given IVF hope in frozen tissue first
Cancer sufferers will get appointments to freeze their egg, sperm or ovarian tissue within 48 hours of their diagnosis at a new Monash IVF rapid service. Lucie van den Berg, Herald Sun, 12 February 2013 The Fertility Preservation Service was launched after … Continue reading
The Medical Journal of Australia – First Australian pregnancy after ovarian tissue freezing case report
Following on from our recent announcement of the first pregnancy in Australia from ovarian tissue freezing and the second in the world for a breast cancer survivor The Medical Journal of Australia has today published an online case report. This Australian … Continue reading
Monash IVF launches a dedicated Fertility Preservation Service
As a result of Monash IVF recently announcing the first pregnancy in Australia from ovarian tissue freezing and the second in the world for a breast cancer survivor we are thrilled to launch a dedicated Fertility Preservation Service. At Monash IVF … Continue reading
The World Egg Bank – Monash IVF is the only clinic in Australia offering patients the option of importing donor eggs from the USA
We are excited to announce our partnership with The World Egg Bank (TWEB) in the United States. We are the only Fertility Clinic in Australia offering this service which enables women and couples the option of importing donor eggs from … Continue reading
Monash IVF announces First Pregnancy in Australia from Ovarian Tissue Freezing
In another Australian first Monash IVF is thrilled to announce the first pregnancy in Australia from ovarian tissue freezing and the second in the world for a breast cancer survivor. Below is an example of the extensive media coverage we … Continue reading
‘Socially infertile’ thirtysomethings turn to IVF
Sunday Age 13 November 2012 Single women in their late 30s are increasingly turning to IVF to fulfil their dream of having a baby, instead of waiting to find a partner. Cosima Marriner Allison Myers conceived Ayla on the first … Continue reading
Couples must change – IVF is no quick fix
Herald Sun 8 September 2012 Couples told to change lifestyles to improve fertility health instead of relying on IVF Brigid O’Connell IVF doctors say increasing numbers of prospective parents are turning to artificial fertilisation after eating, drinking and smoking themselves … Continue reading
IVF mums fly solo
Herald Sun 30 July 2012 Single women are flocking to IVF centres to have babies solo as it becomes more socially acceptable for women to forego the wait for a perfect partner. Single mum Kris Reynolds decided on IVF at … Continue reading
5 million little miracles
Sunday Herald Sun 29 July 2012 As the five millionth IVF baby is born, Victoria’s pioneers in the procedure are about to enter another brave new world. Victorian couple Sarah and Michael Taylor, with their seven-week-old son Taylor, said they … Continue reading
Testing the limits – IVF couples choose embryo screening
Monash Weekly 13 July 2012 PARENTS who fear the prospect of abortion due to genetic problems are going to extraordinary lengths to ensure that unborn children are free of genetic diseases. Hundreds of parents with no fertility problems are making … Continue reading
IVF boost baby chance
Sunday Herald Sun 29 April 2012 Victorian couples with a history of miscarriages, those at risk of passing on genetic disorders and older women struggling to get pregnant have had their chances of delivering healthy babies boosted through a new … Continue reading
New hope for couples wanting to become parents – SNP array embryo genetic testing
Couples who have experienced the heartbreak of miscarriage or the disappointment of numerous failed IVF cycles are among those now being offered new hope of realising their dream of having a healthy baby. Leading Australian infertility treatment provider Monash IVF … Continue reading
Melbourne CBD Service Centre Now Open
We are excited to announce the opening of our CBD “Service Centre” located at 1/20-22 McKillop Street Melbourne. This new service centre provides a convenient option for patients who work in the CBD to access Fertility Specialist Consultations, Nurse Interviews, … Continue reading
