Care Fertility

02/03/2026

Endometriosis occurs when some of the tissue similar to the lining of the uterus, called the endometrium, grows outside the uterus.

Symptoms can include:

Heavy periods and spotting in between
Chronic Pain Syndrome
Pain or discomfort when using the bathroom
Pain during in*******se.

Some women have all, some, or none of these symptoms.

If you suspect you may have endometriosis, it is important to see your GP and ask to be referred to one of our Care Fertility specialists.

You can read more about endometriosis on our website:
www.carefertility.com.au

09/02/2026

Crazy Scrubs Day
A little brightness
A lot of care
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02/02/2026

Understanding male infertility.
Read the article co-authored by Dr. Clare Boothroyd ⬇️

https://www.mja.com.au/journal/2025/223/11/first-australian-evidence-based-guidelines-male-infertility
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24/11/2025

🎄Christmas Closure and Procedure Dates 🎁

As the year starts coming to a close, it's important to note the following dates for procedures and collections, and how closure dates may impact your cycles and plans.

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please contact our team of nurses at 1800 000 483

18/11/2025

November 19 is International Mens Day, a day dedicated to recognising the positive contributions men make to society, promoting their health and wellbeing, and encouraging positive role models for future generations. This day is an important opportunity to address mens health issues that are often overlooked and a big one is fertility.

https://carefertility.com.au/blog/items/celebrating-international-mens-day

10/11/2025

It is estimated that approximately one in ten couples will experience fertility problems - luckily many of the causes of infertility are understood and advances in assisted reproductive technology can now provide support for those struggling to conceive.

So, when should you see a specialist about fertility?

🌱 If the female partner is under 35, and the couple has been trying to conceive for more than 12 months.
🌱 If the female partner is aged between 35 and 37, and the couple has been trying to conceive for six months, and particularly if the male partner is more than five years older than the female partner.
🌱 If the female partner has irregular periods or either partner has a known fertility issue.
🌱 If you have concerns, it is still best to seek advice from your general practitioner.

06/11/2025

If you are considering becoming pregnant, and particularly if you are struggling to conceive, there are a few lifestyle changes that can help improve your fertility.

Did you know that the formation of healthy s***m takes approximately two months, and the maturation of eggs occurs roughly 100 days prior to ovulation? This means that your diet, lifestyle, and general health today will be impacting your reproductive health two-three months from now!

03/11/2025

🎄Christmas Closure and Procedure Dates 🎁

As the year starts coming to a close, it's important to note the following dates for procedures and collections, and how closure dates may impact your cycles and plans.

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please contact our team of nurses at 1800 000 483.

29/10/2025

Male factor infertility accounts for approximately 40% of those couples failing to conceive.

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To make an accurate assessment of s***m quality, scientists take a semen sample and analyse it under a microscope, from these samples they can then estimate:

⚪ the concentration of s***m
⚪ the total s***m count
⚪ the percentage of motile or moving s***m
⚪ how well the s***m can move
⚪ how much they stick together
⚪ the number of s***m that have a normal appearance

Learn more about semen analysis and collection ⬇

https://carefertility.com.au/treatments/semen-analysis-and-collection

24/10/2025

We are so excited to share the news that Dr Ashleigh Smith has passed her written exam component of her CREI subspecialty training.

Join us in congratulating Ashleigh on this incredible achievement thus far! 🤍

20/10/2025

Care Fertility's Dr Ashleigh Smith, founder of The Glimmer Project, a podcast on managing and coping after pregnancy loss welcomes you on a walk through the Mt Cootha Botanical Gardens on October 26th 8:00-10:00am in celebration of Season Five.

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https://events.humanitix.com/the-glimmer-project-season-5-launch-gathering

17/10/2025

In this episode of Aspire ED Talks, Care Fertility's Dr Clare Boothroyd and Dr Jayne Berryman take a closer look at chronic pain syndrome - what it really means and how it ties in with conditions like endometriosis.

They talk about why spotting and managing chronic pain is so important, and the signs that can help recognise when a patient is struggling with it. They also dive into the challenges fertility specialists face, since treatments like surgery for endometriosis or IVF can sometimes make pain worse, and explore how doctors can better support patients living with this ongoing condition.

In this episode, we take a closer look at chronic pain syndrome—what it really means and how it ties in with conditions like endometriosis. We talk about why...