Repromed New Zealand

16/10/2025

What can you do to prepare for IVF treatment?

We asked Repromed Fertility Nurse, Juliet Davies for her top tips for preparing for IVF. She says:

“It’s important to know that when you have been referred for fertility treatment, the cause of your reduced fertility is often out of your control. But there are some things you can focus on to help you prepare for IVF, including:

✔️Follow a Mediterranean-style diet packed with colourful fruits, veggies, whole grains, legumes, and healthy fats
✔️Stay hydrated by drinking at least 1 litre of water a day
✔️Engage in gentle, enjoyable activities such as walking, yoga, or pilates
✔️Supplement with folate or folic acid and iodine for at least three months prior to conceiving
✔️Quit smoking and va**ng and avoid drugs and alcohol”

Get started on your fertility journey, book in a free 15 minute consultation with one of our fertility doctors here: https://www.repromed.co.nz/free-phone-consultation/

09/10/2025

Myth or truth? You can’t get pregnant if you have irregular periods.

Myth.
While irregular cycles can sometimes make it harder to predict ovulation, many people with irregular periods can and do get pregnant naturally.
If you’re trying to conceive, our fertility specialists are here to help.

Book a free consultation now to chat through your options: https://www.repromed.co.nz/free-phone-consultation/

05/10/2025

This Mental Health Awareness Week, the theme Top Up Together reminds us that social connection and reaching out for support is so important - especially when it comes to starting fertility treatment.

Try these 5 ways to wellbeing to support your mental health throughout your journey:

Be active | Me kori tonu
Connect | Me whakawhanaunga
Keep learning | Me ako tonu
Take notice | Me aro tonu
Give | Tukua

At Repromed, we walk alongside you with aroha, offering counselling as part of most treatment packages. Learn more about our counselling services at repromed.co.nz/support/counselling

You can also find more mental health tips and resources at mhaw.nz

25/09/2025

We thought you would like a heads up of our final treatment dates. For our current clients, you will have your personalised treatment timings explained by your nursing team.
Key treatment dates:⁠
✏️ IVF: the last book-on date (day 1 of your period) is Wednesday 3rd December (speak to the nurses if you are going to be doing a long or E2 priming cycle, as the dates will be earlier).
✏️ FET cycle book-ons (day 1 of period): the last manufactured/natural cycle will be Wednesday 3rd December.
⁠✏️The last egg collection (OPU) will be Wednesday 17th of December with the last egg embryo transfer/FET on Monday 22nd of December.⁠
✏️IUI cycle book-ons: the last day will be Monday 8th December.

15/09/2025

He rangi nui mō te reo - a moment to celebrate our language!

This year, Te Wiki o te Reo Māori marks 50 years of celebrating and revitalising te reo Māori, from the original Māori Language Day in 1972 to the full week we honour today

Here at Repromed, we believe te reo is a true taonga, a treasure that connects us with our culture, our identity, and our whānau.

In the clinic this week, we’ll be taking part in a variety of daily activities, including quizzes, treasure hunts and other interactive sessions.

Give it a go- kia kaha te reo Māori!

11/09/2025

Myth or truth? Do lifestyle factors such as smoking, va**ng and alcohol affect both eggs and s***m?

Truth.
Lifestyle choices such as smoking and alcohol do impact fertility for both eggs and s***m. Smoking is linked to reduced egg numbers, poorer s***m quality, and a lower chance of pregnancy. Va**ng E-cigarettes, even ni****ne free ones, are harmful to fertility by disrupting the hormones and function of both male and female reproductive systems. Alcohol can also affect hormone balance and the health of both eggs and s***m.
Making small changes, like cutting back or stopping smoking/va**ng and limiting alcohol, can help improve your chances of conceiving and support the health of any future pregnancy.

08/09/2025

Protecting your precious taonga

When you begin your fertility journey, your s***m, eggs and embryos are more than just biological material - they’re your precious taonga. That’s why we use world-class RI Witness technology to safeguard them every step of the way.

From the moment you start treatment to the final step in the lab, RI Witness makes sure your s***m, eggs and embryos are correctly matched to you, and only you.

Find out how this internationally recognised system works, and why it’s such an important part of our care.

👉 Read the full story here: https://www.repromed.co.nz/news-and-stories/safeguarding-your-s***m-eggs-and-embryo

At Repromed, we’ve put world-class safeguards in place to protect your s***m, eggs and embryos with the utmost care, precision, and respect.

28/08/2025

Are you planning fertility treatment this year?
There’s still time - but if you’re thinking about starting your fertility journey in 2025, now is a good moment to check in with us.

Our final book-on dates for IVF are at the end of October, and for other treatments like IUI, DI and FET, bookings close around late November to early December. Treatments will resume from mid-January.

The good news is that there is usually no wait-list to book your first consultation at Repromed.
We’ll share more details soon, but if you’re ready to get started, please get in touch with our team at info@repromed.co.nz.

27/08/2025

Congratulations to the successful grant recipients. We look forward to welcoming you to the clinic. 💙🧡

26/08/2025

Becoming an egg donor is an extraordinary act of generosity, giving hope to people who long to grow their whānau.

In this article, an egg donor shares her incredible story, and our medical director, Dr Devashana Gupta explains how the process works here in Aotearoa - from the support and counselling offered, to the long-term considerations for both donors and recipient families.

Read the full story here: https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/what-its-like-to-be-an-egg-donor-in-nz-from-a-facebook-ad-to-five-baby-boys/T2H4LDDHRVA6JGAIJX7ENFIZYU/

If you are interested in becoming an egg donor, find out more here 👉 https://www.repromed.co.nz/fertility-treatments/grow-your-whanau-with-donor-or-surrogacy/donor-services/become-an-egg-donor/

How egg, s***m and embryo donations work in New Zealand – and why more donors are needed.

21/08/2025

We ask the experts: What is your key tip for preparing for IVF?

"Focus on what you can control, such as looking after your overall health. Simple steps like eating a balanced diet, staying active, and finding ways to relax can make a difference to your wellbeing and help improve your chances of getting pregnant”.

-Dr Emily Liu, Repromed fertility doctor

12/08/2025

Fertility treatment is a deeply personal journey, but for many Māori and Pasifika, seeking help can carry extra layers of complex emotions.

These feelings, along with other barriers, mean Māori and Pasifika are under-represented among those who access fertility like IVF. Our Executive Director, Dr Guy Gudex, shared his perspective in this Radio NZ article about the unique infertility stigma faced by Maori and Pasifika.

Read the article here: 👉 https://www.rnz.co.nz/life/relationships/family/highly-fertile-the-unique-infertility-stigma-faced-by-maori-and-pasifika

Māori and Pasifika are often perceived by themselves and others as highly fertile. It is a stigma that brushes over infertility rates that match or exceed those of the general population.