This week, Embrace Fertility’s lead fertility doctor Associate Professor Louise Hull was cited in a published paper she contributed to about how endometrial epithelial receptivity is regulated at the luminal epithelial surface for embryo implantation. The study found Podocalyxin (PCX), a transmembrane protein, was identified as a key negative regulator of endometrial epithelial receptivity; specific downregulation of PCX in the luminal epithelium in the mid-secretory phase, likely mediated by progesterone, and may act as a critical step in converting endometrial surface from a non-receptive to ..read more

Your IVF Success is a website that seeks to provide “clear, trusted information to help you decide if IVF treatment is right for you and makes it easy to find a clinic”. The website features a calculator to determine an individual’s potential success with IVF and allows the user to find an IVF clinic in their area, and view the success rates of that clinic. Embrace Fertility’s Associate Professor Louise Hull is confident in the services provided by REPROMED in the labs and with the technicians and experts who collaborate with the Embrace team on their IVF treatments, but also believes there ar ..read more

Adelaide gynaecologist and fertility doctor, Associate Professor Louise Hull’s work will feature at the 14th World Congress on Endometriosis, amongst other research from around the world on the chronic condition. As well as having her research presented in posters and and oral presentations, Louise Hull is an Ambassador of the event, which is happening between 6 – 10 March 2021 virtually, so it’s accessible across the globe. Due to the pandemic, WCE2021 has been a challenge for organisers to put together, however, the World Endometriosis Society (WES) has stayed true to its mission to ensure t ..read more

Covid-19 vaccination has been recommended during pregnancy because pregnant women with coronavirus disease are at increased risk for adverse outcomes.   According to the New England Journal of Medicine, safety data on Covid-19 vaccination during pregnancy remains limited, and the following case controlled study with data from Norwegian registries on first-trimester pregnancies, Covid-19 vaccination, background characteristics, and underlying health conditions conducted:   Read more at NEJM.org   “We identified all women who were registered between February 15 and August 15, 2021 ..read more

At Embrace Fertility Adelaide, we are often asked about endometriosis and fertility. Our team are well versed in endo and how it affects fertility and are here to help you in your fertility journey. What is endometriosis? Not long ago, endometriosis (or “endo”) was not often spoken about, but it is now becoming a much more commonly diagnosed condition and studies have found that 1 in 9 Australian women are diagnosed with the inflammatory condition by the time they reach the age of 44. Endometriosis is when tissue, similar to the lining of the uterus (womb), grows outside the uterine cavity. Th ..read more

At Embrace Fertility, we know people have many questions about COVID-19 and whether it is safe to have the vaccine if they are undergoing fertility treatment, pregnant or trying to conceive. Our friends at ANZSREI (Australian and New Zealand Society of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility) have released some information you may find useful to answer some of those burning questions, like: Should I get a covid-19 vaccine if I am having fertility treatment?Yes – the vaccine will protect you from COVID-19. COVID-19 vaccines provoke an immune response to proteins associated with the SARS Cov2 ..read more

In light of the State Government’s announcement of lockdown across South Australia, Embrace Fertility Adelaide want their clients and partners to know we are still here to support you and work with you. We are moving our consultations to Zoom and phone calls, but we are continuing to provide IVF and frozen embryo transfer cycles, IUI and cycle tracking. We ask that patients who only require blood tests go to a site near their home, but all scans will be done at Embrace Fertility (266 Melbourne Street, North Adelaide). We ask that you wear a mask to any in-rooms appointments. We are available v ..read more

There are many reasons people may be finding it difficult to grow their family, so finding an Adelaide fertility doctor to help you involves a search for specialists who understand your needs and your situation. With the right Adelaide fertility specialist, can begin to move forward with your family plans. Embrace Fertility hosts a roster of highly trained and experienced fertility doctors with unique experience and genuine understanding.  It is our job at Embrace Fertility Adelaide to establish what the most likely cause of your fertility concerns, and then plan our treatment accordingly ..read more

  With the Covid-19 vaccine on its way, there are many questions surrounding it, especially for our clients at Embrace Fertility Adelaide. The British Fertility Society and Association of Reproductive and Clinical Scientists have created a document in response to questions that patients have been asking about Covid-19 vaccines and fertility so we have summarised their points below. You can read the whole document here: Covid-19 Vaccines & Fertility. The science is rapidly changing and information is correct as at time of publication, but individuals should always seek advice from thei ..read more