Perth IVF Forum

Attitudes to Disclosure in Donor Conception Study

2012-04-23T14:56:57Z

Researchers at The University of Western Australia and Concept Fertility Centre are investigating the reasons people choose to tell or not to tell members of their family and wider social network about their involvement in donor conception.

For details visit Perth IVF Research

Pregnyl

2012-01-09T06:47:53Z

Does anybody knows how much Pregnyl during stimulation ( together with Gonal F ) can be given ? Only 75 or more are also possible ? Is there anybody who were treated with this medication and had MORe than 75 per day ? How much ? Thanks

which Clinic uses Pergonal , Humegon or Repronex ? Help !

2012-01-09T06:44:38Z

Which IVF Clinic in Perth uses Pergonal, Humegon or Repronex during stimulation ? All contain FSH AND LH as a combination in one Medicine . Any ideas ??? Thanks

CGH - Screening Test for Recurrent Miscarriage/Implantation Failure

2011-08-17T14:59:20Z

Perth IVF has been advised of a comprehensive genetic screening technique callled CGH. See the post
here for details.

CGH - Genetic Screening for Recurrent Miscarriage/Implantation Failure

2011-08-17T14:56:43Z

Perth IVF has been advised of a comprehensive genetic screening technique callled CGH. The information provided is as follows:

Hollywood Fertility Centre offers an improved method of embryo selection and genetic screening for patients suffering recurrent miscarriage and repeated implantation failure

Patients who have experienced repeated miscarriages, previous abnormal pregnancies or repeated implantation failure are often offered to have PGS in IVF clinics. This service is also offered to patients of advanced age as they have a higher risk of creating embryos with aneuploidies – an abnormal number of chromosomes that can lead to Down Syndrome and other conditions.

Traditionally, PGS has been performed using a technique called FISH, which allows accounting for only a few chromosomes, comparing to the 23 chromosomes that are present in a human embryo. FISH has several technical issues which make it a useful yet limited tool for screening.

During the last few years a more powerful technique using molecular tools has been applied for embryo genetic screening: array Comparative Genome Hybridisation or aCGH. CGH allows accounting for all 23 pairs of chromosomes, with a higher accuracy and less technical limitations.

During the last 2 years Sydney IVF has been offering this service to patients in need of Genetic Screening. Hollywood Fertility Centre was granted permission by the WA Reproductive Technology Council last year to perform this kind of testing and our Doctors recommend this service to suitable patients in need of genetic screening. The results show an important increase on pregnancy and implantation rates, for patients of all age groups but especially for those 38 years and over.

Hollywood Fertility Centre is the only centre in WA that routinely uses blastocyst biopsy (day 5 embryos to take a sample to do the test) to ensure that sufficient amount of genetic information is available for this kind of screening and in order to get the most reliable results. Only the most viable embryos that are more likely to produce a pregnancy are tested and transferred or stored.

For any information about CGH please contact Hollywood Fertility Centre directly on (08) 9389 4200

Admin

Is Your IVF Clinic Impersonal???

2011-07-22T13:48:24Z

Perth IVF will soon launch a clinic feedback form. Patients attending any clinic in Western Australia can share their experiences. Your feedback can include anything from excessive fees to failure to support a patient to access experienced counsellors outside of the clinic

Perth IVF will use this feedback to help other patients in making decisions about which best clinic suits their need.

So look out for the questionnaire and let us know about the good, the bad and the ugly.

Low ovarian reserve

2011-06-20T12:08:02Z

Hello Im just wondering if there are any women out there that have Low ovarian reserve and have done a round of ivf with there own eggs and had a succesfull pregnancy.

Immunology Testing Discussion

2011-06-13T10:34:17Z

This is a continuation of the thread started in'recurrent miscarriages' and updated as suggested below to have its own topic.

Clinical Psychologists with Expert Knowledge in Support & Counselling

2011-05-15T07:07:23Z

The following Clinical Psychologists have extensive knowledge in the field of infertility counselling. They consult to infertility clinics and offer private practice services. Therapy services offered at private practice locations are rebated well under GP Mental Health Plans Item 2710.

1. Iolanda Rodino - Clinical Psychologist
Locations: Raphael Centre, St John Of God House, 175 - 177 Cambridge Street Subiaco 6008 or
64 Farrington Road Leeming 6149
Contact: 9389 7212

2. Elizabeth Webb
Location: Suite 201, Specialist Medical Centre
Joondalup Health Campus
Joondalup WA 6027
Contact: 9400 9871

3. Suzanne Midford
Location: 2/36 Ormsby Terrace Mandurah 6210
Contact: 9387 6468

Vasectomy Reversals and Reversals of Tubal Ligations

2011-05-15T06:45:59Z

I have had the opportunity to meet with Dr Woolcott who has discussed his clinical services.
Dr Robert Woolcott (MBBS (Hons), AMP (Harvard), MAICD, FRANZCOG, CREI) is a Specialist in Infertility and Reproductive Microsurgery.

He offers Perth patients a specialized service in reversals. Dr Woolcott has extensive experience and has performed more than 2000 vasectomy and tubal reversal procedures.

Dr Woolcott operates from Hollywood Private Hospital and details for scheduling an appointment can be obtained from his website below.

If you are in Perth see:
http://vasectomyreversalperth.com.au

And for other locations in Australia see:
http://reversal.com.au

The web site also has very good information about the process and fertility issues.

Sterilisation Reversals in Perth

2011-05-11T07:01:18Z

Dr Woolcott is one of a very limited number of fully qualified fertility specialists in Australia.

Robert is a Royal Australian College certified sub-specialist in Infertility and Reproductive Endocrinology. He actively participates in research programs, frequently publishing in medical and scientific journals.

He maintains an active interest in promoting education and training of other medical practitioners.Robert has been awarded both the Chris Hudson Fellowship and the Brown Craig Travelling Fellowship, which enabled furthering of his studies and experience at Yale University, USA.

With membership of the Fertility Society of Australia, The American Society for Reproductive Medicine and The European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology he is well equipped to provide you with advice and assistance with the latest technology developments.

See web sites below for more information.

www.VasectomyReversalPerth.com.au
Tubal Ligation Reversal

Vasectomy Reversal and Ligation Reversal

2011-04-13T01:35:56Z

He offers Perth patients a specialized service in reversals. Dr Woolcott has extensive experience and has performed more than 2000 vasectomy and tubal reversal procedures.

Dr Woolcott operates from Hollywood Private Hospital and details for scheduling an appointment can be obtained from his website below.

If you are in Perth see:
http://vasectomyreversalperth.com.au

And for other locations in Australia see:
http://reversal.com.au

The web site also has very good information about the process and fertility issues.

Vasectomy Reversal and Ligation Reversal

2011-04-13T01:20:45Z

I have had the opportunity to meet with Dr Woolcott who has discussed his clinical services.

Dr Robert Woolcott (MBBS (Hons), AMP (Harvard), MAICD, FRANZCOG, CREI) is a Specialist in Infertility and Reproductive Microsurgery.

He offers Perth patients a specialized service in reversals. Dr Woolcott has extensive experience and has performed more than 2000 vasectomy and tubal reversal procedures.

Dr Woolcott operates from Hollywood Private Hospital and details for scheduling an appointment can be obtained from his website and more details are posted under the Male Factor thread in the IVF topic.

Registration of New Users to Post to Forum

2011-04-10T13:47:20Z

Due to the number of spammers posting to the forum automatic registration is closed.

If you wish to post to the forum please e-mail admin with your request and we will create an account.

low progesterone levels

2011-04-02T23:11:07Z

Hello
I am new to this forum and I am a patient at Pivet. I am wondering if anyone has any information on boosting progesterone levels.
I am currently doing my 4th IVF transfer, and the drs found with the last 2 treatments that my progesterone levels drop after my transfer (blastocyst day 5). They have changed my medication this time to low dose FET cycle with pregnyl injections and progesterone pessaries.
I have tried to do some research on the internet and found some useful diet tips to increase progesterone but would welcome any other suggestions.
The reason I am doing IVF is because tests show that I don't ovulate - there appears to be no other medical issues. Would love to hear from anyone who has overcome that issue as well.