Genea in the news

29 August: Let’s clear this up once and for all, do women and men have anything to worry about regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and their fertility?
There is no evidence that the COVID-19 vaccination will impact male or female fertility, Genea Medical Director Mark Bowman discusses.

29 August: Canberra lockdown: COVID changes family plans
Dr Tween Low, Genea Fertility Specialist discusses the impact of ACT COVID restrictions on family planning and fertility treatment.

28 August: Health experts encourage those TTC and Pregnant to get the vaccination
Genea Medical Director, Mark Bowman encourages those trying to have a baby or pregnant to please follow health advice and get the COVID-19 vaccination.

26 August: Genea fertility clinic at Dudley Private Hospital growing families with Geri^® Incubator
Sarah and David Hodge share their journey to parenthood and discuss the importance of Genea’s leading IVF technology.

29 July: Fertility Fries on Embryo transfer day?
A growing number of women undergoing IVF believe munching on Maccas chips will ensure they get pregnant. But does it actually work? Genea Fertility Specialist Rachael Rodgers on what is fact and what is fiction.

1 July: Fertility clinic offers Hawaiian holiday for vaccinated staff
One of Australia’s largest fertility providers is offering staff the chance to win a trip for two to Hawaii if they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the end of September. Genea introduced the employee incentive to accelerate the vaccine rollout across its workforce.
 

11 June: Sydney-developed incubator gives ‘significant’ boost to IVF births
Sydney scientists have shown a method of IVF treatment which creates an environment that more closely mimics the fallopian tube significantly boosts live birth rates. The Geri^® incubator, created by scientists at Genea clinics, keeps embryos in individual chambers within the same fluid for their entire incubation period, taking continuous photos from up to 11 different cross-sections so they can be monitored without disruption.

11 June: IVF incubator breakthrough boosts live births
Genea Australia uses a machine called the Geri^® incubator that allows technicians to observe an embryo in staggering detail without ever opening the machine.

11 June: IVF breakthrough
One in 20 are born with the help of fertility treatment, a new breakthrough is helping even more people fufill their dream of becoming parents. 

11 June: Good news for those TTC
Australian scientitsts are capturing the beginning of embryo devedlopment, their discovery has led to a 12% boost in success for those struggling to concieve.

9 May: Mother’s Day 2021
For some women, Mother's Day is extra special, because for them it's a long journey to get to parenthood. But with the help of pre-implantation genetic diagnosis and IVF, couples who may never have had children are today celebrating as families

9 May: Mother’s Day 2021: Women who became mums with the help of IVF
For some the journey to becoming a mum has been an arduous one. On this Mother’s Day, we tell the stories of four women who overcame significant hurdles for the chance to enjoy motherhood.

28 March: Your IVF Success website launches to help people with fertility challenges compare clinics, Lauren Sattler shares her story
Genea Newcastle patients, Lauren and Mitch Sattler discuss how the YourIVFSuccess website would have been a big help when they were first considering IVF clinics.

7 March: Local Mum believes stigma holds people back from discussing IVF
Armidale mother Jessica Dixon wants more families to talk freely about IVF. Jessica and Leonard share their story to conception as Genea Tamworth Fertility Specialist, Dr Mark Livingstone announces he will now be supporting local couples via TeleHealth. 

17 February: NSW, Canberra IVF clinics: Best and worst centres revealed
For the first time, couples undergoing IVF treatment can compare the success rates of providers to national averages. Genea patient Laura Smith talks about what this means for patients and Genea Scientific Director, Steve McArthur discusses what contributes to Genea’s success.

17 February: First Federally Funded IVF site
Genea Scientific Director, Steven McArthur on the new 'YourIVFSuccess' website and what contributes to success in IVF.

15 February: 'YourIVFSuccess' website will help hopeful parents make informed choice
Genea Canberra Fertility Specialist, Dr Tween Low on the importance of transparency of success rates.

15 February: Trust a website on IVF? It’s conceivable
After years of calling for greater transparency in success rates, the Federal Government launch the 'YourIVFSuccess' website to support patients compare fertility clinic data. Genea patient, Laura Smith and Genea Medical Director Mark Bowman discuss the benefits of the site.

11 February: New website gives Australians access to IVF clinic success rates
Australia has officially launched its first website, 'YourIVFSuccess', where parents can search for the performance rates of individual IVF clinics – allowing greater transparency. Genea patients share their thoughts on the website.

11 February: Would-be parents given access to IVF predictor, clinic success rates
The ‘Your IVF Success’ website will be launched by the federal government, Genea patient, Heidi Stevens says it will be a game changer and shares her journey.

27 January: Country couple challenge the taboo of infertility
Rachel and Nick Rawlinson speak up to help fight outdated stigmas and discuss Genea’s new book, Where Babies Come From. 

23 January: Farewell Mark Bowman
The Today Show pays tribute to our Medical Director, Mark Bowman who is retiring from practice after 31 years of making babies.

16 January : Behind the scenes of an IVF lab
ABC speak with Genea Scientific Director, Steven McArthur to learn more about what happens in a IVF laboratory.

13 December: Experts publish stigma breaking book
One child in every classroom is conceived with the help of fertility treatment, it is the untold story of conception that we are not sharing with our kids but that’s about to change. Seven News covers the launch of Genea’s book, Where Babies Come From. 

30 November: Forget the stigma, we are fast becoming an IVF nation
Genea calls on children to be more educated on fertility, The Daily Telegraph reports on Genea breaking the taboo and shaking up the conversation with the launch of a new film and children’s book explaining where some babies come from.

18 November: IVF Boom
Genea’s Kathleen Waite discusses the IVF boom post COVID, Genea’s ‘In this Together’ initiative and the upcoming advancements in the fertility space.

26 October: Rise in IVF as families consider what is important
Genea Fertility Specialist Dr Tween Low shares the news that Genea has seen an increase in the number of IVF cycles and discusses the ‘In this Together’ initiative to reduce cost uncertainty for patients. 

25 October 2020: Couples seeking IVF get a helping hand
General Manager, Kathleen Waite announces Genea’s ‘In this Together’ initiative, if patients have three stimulated cycles with no baby and still require treatment, the next two stimulated cycles and any embryo transfers associated will be charged at the Medicare rebate amount, so the patient won’t have an out-of-pocket^*.

24 October: Demand for IVF skyrockets
Genea Fertility Specialist Dr Cheryl Phua discusses the rise in IVF cycles at Genea after COVID restrictions were lifted.

6 September 2020: Quite Amazing: 1 in 10
One in 10 babies born to women over 35 are now conceived via IVF and freeze all cycles are up. The latest industry data is shared with Laura, Ben and baby Hunter’s story.

6 September 2020: Father’s Day
The Allcock family celebrate Father’s Day and share their experience of IVF.

31 August 2020: Breaking the taboo
Male factor infertility remains a taboo but country boy, David opens up about his challenge to conceive and his IVF journey.

30 August 2020: Left standard by border closure
Evans Head residents, Samantha and Clint were unable to complete their IVF cycle in Queensland due to COVID border restrictions, General Manager of Operations, Kathleen Waite discusses how Genea were able to support them.

2 August 2020: Embryo Artwork
There’s a new trend in art, Genea Patients Alyce and Jesse Brown had their embryo image painted by a watercolour artist. Originally photographed in the Geri incubator and shared via the Grow app, this impressive piece of artwork hangs proudly in their living room.

17 July 2020: Fertile Ground
Genea Scientific Director, Steven McArthur discusses his career and the advancements in lab technology with his local paper.

27 June 2020: Workplace bonds
Steve McArthur and Mark Bowman have been working together at Genea Fertility for 27 years, together they have been at the forefront of IVF, innovating the delivery of treatment for thousands of patients.

19 June 2020: Genea’s support for patients
Genea’s Kathleen Waite speaks with Channel 7 about the changes we’ve seen in the delivery of fertility treatment as a result of COVID and the importance of Genea’s care model and technology in supporting patients. 

25 May 2020: Everything you need to know about IVF
Genea Fertility Specialist Dr Rachael Rodgers talks through the details of what to expect, cost and who is best suited for IVF. Learn more about IVF treatment.

10 May 2020: Mums celebrate Mother’s Day
Genea Melbourne patients, Lauren and Aaron share their experience of IVF.

8 May 2020: COVID-19 restrictions lifted on fertility clinics
Genea Scientific Director, Steve McArthur discusses the relaunch of IVF services in Australia and the patient care and scientific excellence offered to patients at Genea.

30 April 2020: Canberra couples cheer restart of IVF
Genea Canberra Fertility Specialist, Dr Tween Low shares her views as to how couples have coped with the shut-down and re-launch of IVF services.

30 March 2020: A journey through IVF
Genea Fertility Specialist Dr Andrew Wong discusses the support offered to local couples at Genea Orange.

21 April 2020: IVF Resumes
Associate Professor Mark Bowman discusses how thrilled he is for patients.

12 December 2019: What women need to know about freezing their eggs
Genea Medical Director Associate Professor Mark Bowman talks egg freezing and the latest in fertility news.

24 November 2019: Men also have a biological clock
Genea scientists have conducted one of the largest studies into male factor infertility, discovering that men do have a biological clock but they have much more time on their hands than women. Dr Derek Lok shares the results of the study. More details on the study.

9 November 2019: Increase in number of women accessing egg freezing services
Genea Fertility Specialist, Dr Cheryl Phua explains why more women are considering egg freezing.

8 November 2019: Spike in women choosing to freeze their eggs
Genea Horizon, Australia’s first dedicated egg freezing clinic has seen a 78% increase in the number of women accessing egg freezing between calendar year 2017 and calendar year 2018.  Dr Cheryl Phua discusses the increase.

14 September 2019: Australia’s IVF Boom
Genea patient Alyce Brown shares her IVF journey and Dr Rachael Rodgers discusses the boost in IVF success rates.
 

13 September 2019: IVF success rates spike in Australia and New Zealand
Genea Scientific Director, Steven McArthur discusses the role of the latest IVF technology in boosting IVF success rates.
 
13 September 2019: IVF babies on the rise after advances in fertility technology
Genea’s Steven McArthur discusses Genetic Testing and how it leads to higher implantation rates and lower miscarriage rates.

22 July 2019 Parents to be can view growing embryos
Genea patients, Brooke and William share their experience with the Grow by Genea^® app.

12 July 2019: The University of Newcastle announces its 25 achievers
Genea Scientific Director, Steven McArthur recognised for his contribution to fertility treatment.

25 June 2019: Solo parenting via sperm donation is on the rise - here's what you need to know
Genea Fertility Specialist Dr Rachael Rodgers discusses sperm donation in Australia.

25 May 2019: Once taboo, men in Asia increasingly turn to fertility treatments
Genea Medical Director, Mark Bowman discusses male factor infertility in Asia.

10 May 2019: Canberra locals celebrate Mother’s Day, acknowledging the role of Genea’s IVF technology in supporting patients

26 March 2019: IVF clinic Genea creating world-first technologies to change how we facilitate fertility
Steven McArthur, Genea Scientific Director discusses Genea’s world leading technologies and advancements.

25 July 2018: World's first IVF baby celebrates 40th birthday
The world’s first IVF baby, Louise Brown celebrates her 40th birthday, Genea share the latest in IVF technology.

23 November 2017: Genea launches Australia’s first dedicated egg freezing clinic, Genea Horizon

28 October 2017: Australian scientists make IVF breakthrough
Genea’s Geri incubation system significantly reducing the need for disturbance during the vital stages of an embryo’s development.

27 October 2017: Aussie scientists lead IVF breakthrough
More babies are expected to be born in Australia thanks to Genea’s breakthrough new IVF offering.

20 September 2017: Embryo app shows IVF parents first days of life
Genea’s Scientific Director, Steven McArthur discusses the Grow app and the benefits it offers patients.

8 August 2017: New Grow app helps parents see IVF at work
Kirsti and Todd MacRae, Genea Bella Vista patients talk to the Liverpool Leader about the Grow by Genea^® app.

4 August 2017: 'The ultimate in preventative treatment': Push for government to fund genetic testing
Genea pushes for the Australian Government to fund genetic testing.

30 June 2017: Genea’s Grow app gives IVF patients images of embryo
Genea Liverpool patients, the Ryans discuss the arrival of Grow by Genea^®.

7 June 2017: Orange IVF patients to be able to see embryos in their earliest stages of life
Genea Orange patients celebrate Grow’s arrival to their local clinic.

20 April 2017: Wollongong IVF patients to track embryo growth through new app
Wollongong patients, Clare and Karl Tonacia share their thoughts on Genea’s new Grow app. The app enables IVF patients to see photos and videos of their embryos as they develop in the lab.

12 July 2015: Genea Illawarra celebrates 21 years of fertility hope
Genea Illawarra fertility clinic celebrates 21 years of supporting local patients.