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➡️ To all the Dads ⬅️

Including:

💙 Who are going through treatment.
💙 Who have been through treatment.
💙 Who are donors.
💙 Who needed a donor.
💙 Who are supporting their partner through treatment.
💙 Who are preserving their fertility, in hoping to be a dad in the future.

🩵 Whatever “Dad” looks like to you, we see you, we are here for you.

🔵 If you would like more information regarding fertility treatment or preservation, please contact us…

☎️ 03 5339 8200
📧 [email protected]
🔗 ballarativf.com.au

➡️ POV: You are day one of your cycle, ready to commence your treatment cycle- here’s what to do: ⬅️

Starting your treatment cycle is easy with Ballarat IVF.

All you need to do is let us know you are day one of your cycle and we will organise the rest.

We will update your schedule and email it back to you, with all the information you require to continue your treatment cycle.

Our administration team will book your scan and let you know the details via sms.

At Ballarat IVF we understand undergoing fertility treatment can be stressful, which is why we aim for a streamlined and easy approach 🤗

🔵 If you would like more information regarding fertility treatment or preservation, please contact us…

☎️ 03 5339 8200
📧 [email protected]
🔗 ballarativf.com.au

➡️ Your IVF journey, your experience ⬅️

Each individual’s experience with infertility is different.

There is no right or wrong way to feel.

Our team is here to help you in your journey.

🔵 If you would like more information regarding fertility treatment or preservation, please contact us…

☎️ 03 5339 8200
📧 [email protected]
🔗 ballarativf.com.au

Hip hip hooray to our Alicia!! Today we are celebrating Alicia’s special birthday…. 40 years young! 🥳 Hope your day is fabulous 🥰

➡️ Did you know…? ⬅️

Infertility affects people with male and female anatomy both equally.

🔵 One in three IVF cycles in Australia are related to issues with those having female anatomy.

🔵 One in three IVF cycles in Australia are related to issues with those having male anatomy.

🔵 One in three IVF cycles in Australia are related to both those with female and male anatomy, of which the cause of the infertility is unknown.

➡️ At Ballarat IVF we’re passionate about your fertility, whatever the individual circumstance.

🔵 If you would like more information regarding fertility treatment or preservation, please contact us…

☎️ 03 5339 8200
📧 [email protected]
🔗 ballarativf.com.au

➡️ S***m Quality ⬅️

❓Can we improve it?

YES! Addressing these factors in your lifestyle will optimise s***m health:

🔵 Healthy Diet - maintain a diet plentiful of nutrients, vitamins and minerals. Also minimise intake of processed foods, saturated fats and sugars.
🔵 Regular Exercise - maintain a healthy weight / lifestyle.
🔵 Manage Stress Levels.
🔵 Avoid Harmful Substances (alcohol, drugs, smoking, va**ng, herbicides, insecticides, volatile agents etc).
🔵 Optimise Sexual Health - Regular sexual activity to support healthy s***m production and prevent / screen for STI’s.

🔵 If you would like more information regarding fertility treatment or preservation, please contact us…

☎️ 03 5339 8200
📧 [email protected]
🔗 ballarativf.com.au

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➡️ Embryo Development - Day 5 & 6 ⬅️

❓So what happens after day 3…?

🔵 On day 5 and day 6, our embryologists will assess the cellular development of your embryo or embryos.

🔵 At this stage, our team hopes to see an embryo that has reached the blastocyst stage.

🔵 A blastocyst has three components: the inner cell mass which goes on to form the baby, the trophectoderm cells which forms the placenta, and a fluid filled cavity which causes the embryo to hatch out of its shell and implant into the uterus.

🔵 If an embryo has all three components, it is likely to be suitable for transfer or freezing. If the embryo is not suitable on day 5, our embryologists will reassess on day 6.

🔵 At Ballarat IVF we welcome our patients to discuss this update with our team, even if day 5 or 6 falls on a weekend 💁🏽‍♀️

🔵 If you would like more information regarding fertility treatment or preservation, please contact us…

☎️ 03 5339 8200
📧 [email protected]
🔗 ballarativf.com.au

➡️ Embryo Development - Day 3 ⬅️

❓So what happens after fertilisation…?

🔵 On the third day following your egg retrieval, our embryologists will assess the cellular development of your embryo or embryos.

🔵 At this stage, the expected cell range of your embryo(s) should be between 6-12 cells.

🔵 At Ballarat IVF we welcome our patients to discuss this update with our team, even if day 3 falls on a weekend 😉

🔵 If you would like more information regarding fertility treatment or preservation, please contact us…

☎️ 03 5339 8200
📧 [email protected]
🔗 ballarativf.com.au

➡️ Fertilisation (part 3) ⬅️

🧬 HA-ICSI:

💉 What is HA- ICSI?

🔘 HA-ICSI is an additional step, involving the use of Hyaluronan (HA). HA exists in the cells around the egg. In nature, HA attracts s***m to the egg, and plays a role in the selection of the best s***m for fertilisation.

🔘 To mimic this natural process in the laboratory, a small amount of HA is added to the injection dish. The best s***m can then be identified by the embryologist and used for the ICSI process.

🔘 HA-ICSI can improve cycle outcomes when clinically indicated.

🔵 If you would like more information regarding fertility treatment or preservation, please contact us…

☎️ 03 5339 8200
📧 [email protected]
🔗 ballarativf.com.au

➡️ Fertilisation (part 2) ⬅️

🧬 IVF vs ICSI:

🧫 What is IVF fertilisation?

➡️ If the semen analysis for the s***m being used is normal, then an IVF fertilisation technique would likely be recommended.

➡️ For a standard IVF cycle, the eggs are collected and placed into a special dish. Approximately 100,000 normal and active s***m are added to the eggs. The most naturally competent s***m then reach and fertilise the eggs.

💉 What is ICSI?

➡️ ICSI is most commonly used for couple who have male factor infertility. This is where the semen analysis is outside the normal ranges, and the chances of a natural pregnancy are reduced.

➡️ In an ICSI cycle the eggs which have been collected are prepared and assessed for maturity. Your embryologist then prepares and selects the most competent looking s***m for the ICSI procedure. They then carefully inject the s***m into the egg, leading to fertilisation.

🔵 If you would like more information regarding fertility treatment or preservation, please contact us…

☎️ 03 5339 8200
📧 [email protected]
🔗 ballarativf.com.au

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➡️ Fertilisation ⬅️

🧬 What is it…?

The combination of an egg and a s***m to create an embryo.

💭 How do we get there?

➡️ There are a number of factors that will determine the method of fertilisation used in a cycle, which will be considered, discussed and explained by our team.

➡️ In the Ballarat IVF lab, fertilisation is achieved by two main methods; IVF (invitro fertilisation) and ICSI (Intra cytoplasmic s***m injection).

🔵 If you would like more information regarding fertility treatment or preservation, please contact us…

☎️ 03 5339 8200
📧 [email protected]
🔗 ballarativf.com.au

➡️ Are you ready to visit us? ⬅️

Are you wondering how to commence your fertility journey?

At Ballarat IVF we’re here to help. Once you have seen your GP and have been referred to one of our Fertility Specialists, our Admin team with assist you in booking your consultation with your chosen Fertility Specialist. After this consultation, our Fertility Nurses will assist you through your individualised journey.

🔵 If you would like more information regarding fertility treatment or preservation, please contact us…

☎️ 03 5339 8200
📧 [email protected]
🔗 ballarativf.com.au

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➡️ Mother’s Day ⬅️

To all our Mother’s…

Whatever that looks like for you, we see you, we are here for you.

🔵 If you would like more information regarding fertility treatment or preservation, please contact us…

☎️ 03 5339 8200
📧 [email protected]
🔗 ballarativf.com.au

➡️ National Infertility Awareness Week ⬅️

As we wrap up National Infertility Awareness Month of April, we wish to remind you that approximately 1 in 6 individuals or couples experience infertility.

Infertility looks different for everyone. No two individuals and/or couples are the same.

At Ballarat IVF, our experienced and dedicated team have a strong focus on providing personalised fertility care.

🔵 If you would like more information regarding fertility treatment or preservation, please contact us…

☎️ 03 5339 8200
📧 [email protected]
🔗 ballarativf.com.au

➡️ National Infertility Awareness Week ⬅️

Some more definitions / types of infertility⤴️

Approximately 1 in 6 individuals or couples have difficulty conceiving naturally.

This week, for National Infertility Awareness Week 2024, we wish to remind you that infertility looks different for everyone. No two individuals and/or couples are the same.

🔵 If you would like more information regarding fertility treatment or preservation, please contact us…

☎️ 03 5339 8200
📧 [email protected]
🔗 ballarativf.com.au

➡️ National Infertility Awareness Week ⬅️

We’re going back to basics…

Approximately 1 in 6 individuals or couples have difficulty conceiving naturally.

This week, for National Infertility Awareness Week 2024, we wish to remind you that infertility looks different for everyone. No two individuals and/or couples are the same.

🔵 If you would like more information regarding fertility treatment or preservation, please contact us…

☎️ 03 5339 8200
📧 [email protected]
🔗 ballarativf.com.au

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It is with heavy hearts that we acknowledge the sad & sudden passing of our beautiful friend and colleague Elise.

Elise began working with the BIVF team on Tuesday 22nd March, 2022.

From the moment she stepped through our doors, she brought with her a happy energy of kindness, compassion and clinical expertise.

We know many of you will have met and got to know Elise very well on your journey. We are also aware that this unexpected and devastating news is going to bring some added stress and sadness over the coming weeks & months.

Let’s go gently friends, as we navigate this new chapter together.

We are going to miss our dear friend so deeply.

Rest in peace Elise x

Christmas parties are always fun…..

OGB and celebrated yet again another fun night….. 🍸🍹

Big month of birthdays for us this month…..

We wish Russell, Chloe,Rochelle, Jill, Katrina, Julie and Jessica all a very happy birthday 🥳

And a special mention again to the sweet treats from 😘.

What a gorgeous hamper we received from a beautiful family…. Full of sweet treats to treat us all.
The card read….
“They say it takes a village to raise a child, but sometimes it takes a village to create one”
So true for many of our families. 🙏

Happy World Embryologists Day!!
To our amazing team of Scientists….
We thank you not only today but everyday for helping create so many families and dreams come true!

Birthday Babes for July…. We wish Katrina, Trina, Leanne, Michelle,Ebony S, Esme and last but definitely not least Lachie a Happy Birthday!!
Thanks again to in filling our tummy’s with sweet treats!!

Russell and Dr Jessica Wade had a great day working in Marybough yesterday, providing surgical care for women across the Region.
How good is MDHS having Astro the awesome Poodle in their team as the director of joy!
Such a favourite!

Time flies! It seems like yesterday that Russell and Glenda meet and worked together at Ballarat Health Services in the Operating room. Glenda joined Ballarat IVF in 2006 as leader of the nursing team, and has played a huge role in providing excellent services to our patients. After a well earned break Glenda will change to a consulting role with BIVF, supporting the current generation of dedicated nurses and leaders. She’s kind or retiring, kind of not! After such a long time it will be change for us all, but we wish Glenda well, and and we can’t thank her enough for her friendship, expertise and support.

Big weekend on the Gold Coast for some of our OGB/BIVF Docs….
Maddy,Sam and Dr Kristen Cornell all presented Posters representing OGB and BIVF.
Job well done 👏

Thank you Lorraine for all of your hard work and commitment to OGB and BIVF over the last 10 years. We will miss you greatly but very happy that you will be filling in for us when needed.