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    - [How to start fertility investigations](https://flindersfertility.com.au/treatments-and-services/how-to-get-started)
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# Fertility News

[![Can PGT-A Tell Us an Embryo's Genetic Story?](https://news.flindersfertility.com.au/hubfs/genetic%20testing.jpg)](https://news.flindersfertility.com.au/can-pgt-a-tell-us-an-embryos-genetic-story)

#### Can PGT-A Tell Us an Embryo's Genetic Story?

If you're going through IVF, you may have heard about PGT-A, a genetic test that looks at the chromosomes in an embryo before it's transferred. It sounds like a straightforward way to pick the “best”...

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[![The Medicare Safety Net Resets on January 1](https://news.flindersfertility.com.au/hubfs/ff-safety-net-1200x600-turquoise.png)](https://news.flindersfertility.com.au/the-medicare-safety-net-resets-on-january-1)

#### The Medicare Safety Net Resets on January 1

If you're considering further treatment, there's a feature of the Medicare system worth...

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[![PCOS is Getting a New Name (And What That Means for You).](https://news.flindersfertility.com.au/hubfs/iStock-1328434989.jpg)](https://news.flindersfertility.com.au/pcos-is-getting-a-new-name)

#### PCOS is Getting a New Name (And What That Means for You).

If you have been diagnosed with PCOS, or suspect you might have it, you may have started...

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[![Why We Ask for Referrals for Both Partners](https://news.flindersfertility.com.au/hubfs/couple%20holding%20hands-1.jpg)](https://news.flindersfertility.com.au/why-we-ask-for-referrals-for-both-partners)

#### Why We Ask for Referrals for Both Partners

Starting fertility treatment is a big step, and at Flinders Fertility, we want to make...

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[![What Adelaide Uni's new PFAS research on Adelaide water means for our patients](https://news.flindersfertility.com.au/hubfs/iStock-2251369786.jpg)](https://news.flindersfertility.com.au/what-adelaide-unis-new-pfas-research-means-for-our-patients)

#### What Adelaide Uni's new PFAS research on Adelaide water means for our patients

14 April 2026 ·

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[![“Peace of mind” scans in pregnancy: what’s helpful, and when to pause](https://news.flindersfertility.com.au/hubfs/preg%20scan%20image.jpg)](https://news.flindersfertility.com.au/peace-of-mind-scans-in-pregnancy-whats-helpful-and-when-to-pause)

#### “Peace of mind” scans in pregnancy: what’s helpful, and when to pause

If you’re pregnant, chances are you’ve already googled “early pregnancy scan near me” at...

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[![Flinders Fertility Leads SA IVF Success Rankings](https://news.flindersfertility.com.au/hubfs/iStock-1434114885.jpg)](https://news.flindersfertility.com.au/flinders-fertility-leads-sa-ivf-success-rankings)

#### Flinders Fertility Leads SA IVF Success Rankings

Latest data from the YourIVFSuccess website, released on 11 December, shows Flinders...

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[![PRP in Fertility Care – What You Need to Know](https://news.flindersfertility.com.au/hubfs/iStock-1462068828.jpg)](https://news.flindersfertility.com.au/prp-in-fertility-care-what-you-need-to-know)

#### PRP in Fertility Care – What You Need to Know

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) has become a topic of growing interest in fertility care,...

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[![Why We Require An Up-To-Date CST](https://news.flindersfertility.com.au/hubfs/iStock-1450580497.jpg)](https://news.flindersfertility.com.au/why-we-require-an-up-to-date-cst)

#### Why We Require An Up-To-Date CST

Your health and safety are our top priorities. As part of our commitment to providing...

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[![Can Weight Loss Medications Help You Conceive? Understanding Their Role in Fertility](https://news.flindersfertility.com.au/hubfs/Wegovy_injection.jpg)](https://news.flindersfertility.com.au/weight-loss-drugs-fertilitywhat-you-need-to-know)

#### Can Weight Loss Medications Help You Conceive? Understanding Their Role in Fertility

With growing awareness of how weight can affect fertility, many people are asking: Can...

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[![When Should You Start Thinking About Fertility?](https://news.flindersfertility.com.au/hubfs/iStock-1691992672-1.jpg)](https://news.flindersfertility.com.au/when-should-you-start-thinking-about-fertility)

#### When Should You Start Thinking About Fertility?

It's rarely something people think about too early, but at some point, the question comes...

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[![Medicare Now Covers IVF for Single Women and Same-Sex Female Couples](https://news.flindersfertility.com.au/hubfs/anna-selle-Lhp9HusHVgA-unsplash%20(1).jpg)](https://news.flindersfertility.com.au/medicare-now-covers-ivf-for-single-women-and-same-sex-female-couples)

#### Medicare Now Covers IVF for Single Women and Same-Sex Female Couples

At Flinders Fertility, we’re thrilled to share some long-awaited and very welcome news:...

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[![Why Should You Have IVF Treatment at Flinders Fertility in Adelaide?](https://news.flindersfertility.com.au/hubfs/FF%20reception%20close%20with%20fi.png)](https://news.flindersfertility.com.au/why-should-you-have-ivf-treatment-at-flinders-fertility-in-adelaide)

#### Why Should You Have IVF Treatment at Flinders Fertility in Adelaide?

There are many reasons to choose Flinders Fertility including our higher pregnancy rates,...

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[![How much does IVF cost and does Medicare cover it?](https://news.flindersfertility.com.au/hubfs/medicare%20image.jpg)](https://news.flindersfertility.com.au/how-much-does-ivf-cost-and-does-medicare-cover-it)

#### How much does IVF cost and does Medicare cover it?

IVF is a complex and costly procedure. The overall expense will vary based on your...

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[![Does private health insurance cover IVF in Australia?](https://news.flindersfertility.com.au/hubfs/private%20healthcare.jpg)](https://news.flindersfertility.com.au/does-private-health-insurance-cover-ivf-in-australia)

#### Does private health insurance cover IVF in Australia?

Many private health insurance policies will cover parts of IVF treatment, which can...

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