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IVF deal sees US eggs imported to AustraliaAustralian IVF patients will now have a bigger egg donor pool to choose from, as a groundbreaking deal means that eggs from American women can be imported at a cost of $19,000.

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15 natural fertility boostersThe average couple with no medical problems has only a 15 to 20 per cent chance of conceiving per menstrual cycle so it's commonsense to maximise your chances. Here are 15 natural ways to boost your fertility. Fertility facts and fictionsThere are so many old wives' tales about conceiving a baby it can be hard to know which to believe. Fertility expert and consultant gynaecologist Sara Matthews sorts the myths from the facts. Pre-conception check listIt may happen all the time, but deciding to "just go for it" isn't the ideal way to fall pregnant. Here's our pre-conception checklist. Why do you want to get pregnant?Do you want a baby out of boredom or pure broodiness? Or maybe because you're expected to? Your reasons could say a lot about your future style of motherhood. Is 2013 your Year of the Bump?As the average age of first-time mums continues to rise, it is taking many couples more than a New Year's resolution to fall pregnant, with one-in-six Australian couples are now seeking fertility assistance

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Second time unluckyYou fell pregnant so easily the first time, so how come it's not happening second time round? The sad news is that infertility can strike at any time.

Fertility treatments explainedAn at-a-glance guide to the top five fertility treatments.

World's largest sperm bank rejects red headsThe success of so many redheaded celebrities it would seem has does nothing to create demand as the world's biggest sperm bank sparked outrage this week by rejecting future redheaded sperm donors.

Your say: Adoption v IVFIf you couldn't conceive naturally which option would you choose to have children, IVF or adoption?

Womb transplants only two years awayBritish scientists say they could complete the first successful human womb transplant within the next two years.

IVF to replace sex for baby-making: expertAustralian IVF experts suggest sex could soon be just for fun, with IVF set to become the more efficient way to fall pregnant.

Mums who smoke damage sons' fertilityThe smoking habits or obesity of mums-to-be during pregnancy could have more of an impact on their son's fertility than his own lifestyle choices, new UK research has found.

Miscarriage: Losing a babyYou’re pregnant and thrilled, but what if you see signs something might be going wrong?

IVF clinic raffles donor eggA fertility clinic in the UK is holding a raffle this week, with a donated human egg up for grabs as the number-one prize.

Treatment for fertility problemsIf you're having trouble conceiving, don't presume that IVF is your only option. Here's a look at a range of treatments that are worth considering.

Too fat to be a mum?Aussies may be stacking on the kilos, but why does it matter that more of us are overweight and want to have a baby?

Polycystic ovarian syndromeIt affects around one in 10 women, but what is polycystic ovarian syndrome?

Women over 30 racing the biological clockCareer, social life, partner and a family - can women really have it all?

Natural pregnancy after IVF?Professor Fraser answers a reader who wonders how commonly this occurs.

How do you feel about infertility issues?If you end up having problems conceiving, you'll probably experience a rollercoaster of emotions

Real-life: How I coped with polycystic ovarian syndromeTessa Chesney tried for a baby for five years before she discovered she was suffering from polycystic ovary syndrome.

Heavy-drinking women should be refused IVF: expertEuropean fertility experts have recommended that women who drink more than moderate amounts of alcohol should be refused IVF treatment.

New IVF screening technique doubles success rateBritish researchers say they have developed a new test to screen eggs during the IVF process which can double the chances of conception.

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