We talk with Dr. Natasha “Dr. Tash” Andreadis about what LGBTQIA+ family building really looks like when you move past assumptions and focus on practical options. We break down reciprocal IVF, donor conception, fertility preservation, and what “inclusive care” means when you want to feel safe, respected, and informed.
• why Rainbow Fertility was created and what gap it fills in LGBTQIA+ fertility care
• common pathways to parenthood including IUI, IVF, reciprocal IVF, donor eggs, donor sperm, and surrogacy
• the “ingredients” framework for decision-making: eggs, sperm, and uterus
• how reciprocal IVF works and why it can feel deeply connective for couples
• what intended parents should know about donor counseling, legal parentage, genetic testing, and timelines
• fertility preservation for transgender and gender diverse patients before hormone therapy
• misconceptions about LGBTQIA+ parenting and why they are wrong
• what true inclusivity looks like in clinic language, spaces, and staff training
• practical starting advice: health, lifestyle, mental health support, flexibility, and planning for ups and downs

If you'd like to learn more about City Fertility and the services that they offer, please visit cityfertility.com.au

Eggs. Sperm. Uterus. When you strip fertility down to the “ingredients,” the idea of family building opens up fast and it gets a lot less tied to old templates. We sit down with Dr. Natasha “Dr. Tash” Andreadis, an IVF and fertility sub-specialist known for her LGBTQIA+ focus, to talk about the real-world options and decisions that shape inclusive fertility care through Rainbow Fertility, part of City Fertility.

We walk through the most common pathways LGBTQIA+ individuals and couples use today: donor sperm and donor eggs, IUI, IVF, reciprocal IVF (partner-assisted reproduction), solo parent by choice journeys, co-parenting arrangements, and the complex realities of surrogacy. Dr. Tash explains how couples build a “family vision board,” how to think about who provides eggs, who carries, and what can change once you get results back.

We also get specific about what’s required for donor conception in Australia: donor implications counseling, infection screening, genetic testing, legal considerations, and the emotional work of disclosure and support. Then we go deeper on fertility preservation for transgender and gender diverse people, including why freezing eggs or sperm before gender-affirming hormones can protect future choice and reduce stress later.

If you’re exploring LGBTQIA+ fertility options, looking for affirming reproductive health support, or you just want a clearer map of IVF choices, this conversation is for you. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs it, and leave a review so more families can find it.

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We talk with Associate Professor Dr. David Greening about why male fertility deserves equal attention and how sperm health can change faster than most couples expect. We leave with a clear plan for testing early, cutting hidden lifestyle risks, and approaching fertility as a team while keeping female age in view.
• what “healthy sperm” includes: count, motility, morphology and DNA integrity
• why male factor infertility is common and often missed until testing
• lifestyle factors that can harm sperm: smoking, vaping, marijuana, alcohol, shisha, steroids, recreational drugs and heat
• the 90 day sperm life cycle and what that means for making changes
• how semen analysis is read and why test quality and repeat testing matter
• when to seek fertility assessment: 12 months trying, 6 months in some situations, sooner with risk factors
• misconceptions: lifestyle “doesn’t matter” and abstaining improves fertility
• sperm DNA damage and why it can be high even with a normal count
• a practical strategy that can help some men: frequent ejaculation before testing and timed intercourse
• key takeaways: men get a sperm test early, couples investigate quickly, remember you are not alone

Male fertility gets brushed aside far too often, even though it can contribute to around half of all infertility. We sit down with Associate Professor Dr. David Greening to get specific about what sperm health actually means and what to do when pregnancy isn’t happening. If you’ve ever assumed a “normal” sex life automatically equals normal fertility, this conversation challenges that gently and clearly.

We break sperm health into the pieces that matter most: sperm count, motility, morphology, and the part many people never hear about until years into treatment, sperm DNA integrity. Dr. Greening explains why sperm are uniquely vulnerable to environment and lifestyle, and why the best question often isn’t “what supplement should I take?” but “what am I doing that’s quietly making sperm worse?” We talk through common culprits like smoking, vaping, marijuana, binge drinking, shisha, steroids, heat, and weekend recreational drugs, plus why different men can be affected very differently by the same habits.

We also cover the practical timeline couples need to know: sperm take about 90 days to regenerate, so changes you make now show up in future results. Dr. Greening shares how he evaluates semen analysis, when to consider sperm DNA testing, and why a simple sperm test early can save months of stress and guesswork. One of the biggest myth-busters: abstaining to “save it up” can backfire for some men, and frequent ejaculation may improve motility and reduce DNA damage in certain cases.

If you’re trying to conceive, take this as your nudge to treat fertility like a team sport and get answers sooner, not later. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs it, and leave a review so more couples can find support and solid information.

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the Road Map of Fertility - The Roadmap to Fertility | Book by Dr David Greening | Official Publisher Page | Simon & Schuster AU

We talk with fertility specialist Dr. Anne Poliness about what infertility means, when to seek help, and how early testing can replace months of uncertainty with a clear plan. We break down AMH, age-related egg quality, and the practical first steps that support you whether you are trying now or still planning.
• infertility definitions and why the 12-month rule does not fit everyone
• reasons to seek fertility advice early including painful periods and irregular cycles
• preconception health checks with your GP including rubella and chickenpox immunity
• folic acid, vitamin D, and iron as part of basic fertility wellness planning
• AMH explained as ovarian reserve and why it does not measure egg quality
• how age impacts egg quality even with regular ovulation
• common causes including endometriosis, PMOS/PCOS, ovulation disorders, and male factor
• first-line testing including pelvic ultrasound, hormone profile, and semen analysis
• when to consider further investigations such as tubal testing
• treatment pathways including ovulation induction, laparoscopy for endometriosis, IUI, IVF, and ICSI
If you'd like to learn more about City Fertility and the services that they offer, please visit cityfertility.com.au.

Trying to conceive can turn into a calendar-counting spiral fast and one of the hardest questions is also the simplest: when should we ask for help? Liz Walton sits down with fertility specialist Dr. Ann Poliness to make that moment feel clearer, calmer, and far less lonely, with practical guidance you can use whether you’re just starting to plan or already deep into the trying phase.

We talk through how infertility is defined (and why the “12 months under 35” or “6 months over 35” rule is not one-size-fits-all). Dr. Poliness explains why symptoms like painful periods or irregular cycles are a reason to seek fertility advice earlier, not later. We also dig into what a smart preconception health check can look like with your GP: immunity to rubella and chickenpox, checking vitamin D and iron, and starting folic acid to reduce the risk of spina bifida.

Then we tackle the testing buzzwords people hear online. AMH (anti-Müllerian hormone) can help estimate ovarian reserve and predict response to IVF or egg freezing stimulation, but it does not measure egg quality. Age, however, does affect egg quality over time, even when you’re ovulating regularly. From there, we map the most common causes of infertility, including endometriosis, PMOS/PCOS (formerly PCOS), ovulation issues, and male factor infertility, plus the first investigations many clinics start with: pelvic ultrasound, hormone testing, and semen analysis.

We end with treatment options that match the cause and the person, from ovulation induction and considering laparoscopy for endometriosis to IUI, IVF, and ICSI, with a consistent message running underneath it all: you deserve clear information early and a real voice in the decisions. If this helps, subscribe, share it with someone who needs it, and leave a review so more people can find support sooner.

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