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Fertility knowledge from Westmead Fertility Centre
Zika virus and pregnancy: what you need to know
If you are pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant it is important to know the facts surrounding Zika virus. Zika virus (ZIKV) is a mosquito-borne flavivirus transmitted primarily by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. Many countires in the Americas have reported the recent...
A peak into the world class research laboratories at Westmead Fertility Centre
The meiotic spindle is a very important part of the egg (oocyte). It is responsible for dividing the chromosomes from the mother in half, and removing them from the oocyte - such that when the sperm arrives it brings the other half of the chromosomes from the father,...
With 1 in 6 couples struggling with fertility, you are not alone
Our patients often tell us that hearing and reading other people’s stories about infertility helped them realise that they’re not alone in having trouble conceiving and gave them greater strength to cope with their own journey. While our team can explain fertility...