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This week is Transgender Awareness Week & it's important to learn how transitioning can impact fertility. Fertility preservation is an option for transgender people before undergoing medical transition. Learn more from @ACONhealth's TransHub platform here: transhub.org.au/fertility

It's important to discuss fertility before you begin cancer treatments as the treatments impact a person's ability to have a child in the future. Read more on this from @ConversationEDU here: theconversation.com/starting-cance…

Today is World Diabetes Day. Diabetes can affect fertility and the chance of having a baby. The good news is that the risk of fertility difficulties is reduced when a person's diabetes is well-managed. Learn more here: yourfertility.org.au/everyone/healt…

While Australia’s fertility rate dropped to an all time low during 2020, new data shows demand for IVF increased. Read the story here: dailytelegraph.com.au/news/queenslan…

ABC’s flagship science program, Catalyst, is looking for people to share their experiences of menopause. They are looking for people under 40 who have been diagnosed with premature menopause. If this sounds like you, please email sauer.melanie@abc.net.au

After your child is born using donor gametes or embryos, here is some important information about the steps required in order to be issued a birth certificate. Swipe to see more. #VARTA #birthcertificates #DCP #donorconception

'Never heard of it': New dad Matt shares his journey with male infertility. Read the story here: honey.nine.com.au/parenting/male… #VARTA #malefactorinfertility #infertility

Movember started this week! Learn more about how growing your moustaches during the month of November can raise awareness of men's health issues from @MovemberAUS: au.movember.com #VARTA #movember #menshealth

October was World Menopause Month. When a woman or person with a uterus has their last period between the ages of 40 and 45, it is called early menopause. Learn more from @JeanHailes here: jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/men… #VARTA #Menopause #EarlyMenopause

There are many types of fertility clinics that operate in different ways. There are low-cost clinics that offer limited treatments and are equipped to deal with donor treatment or surrogacy. Find all the clinics available for treatment here: ow.ly/QS1k50L8Ics #VARTA

Are you a donor-conceived person wanting more information on your rights and responsibilities or what donor-linking involves, find out more information here: ow.ly/r2Kw50L8I5A #VARTA #donorconception #donorconceivedperson #donorlinking

Are you a health or medical professional who sees males in your practice? Healthy Male has created a quick survey to ensure they continue to meet your needs as health and medical professionals. Complete the survey here before October 31st: ow.ly/VhSz50L8HEq #VARTA

A new report released by the Australia and New Zealand Assisted Reproduction Database (ANZARD) has shown that about 1 in 3 of all IVF cycles performed in 2020 included a diagnosis of male infertility. Read more here: varta.org.au/resources/news…

Is there anything humorous about balls and sperm? Last week was Fertility Week and @Your_Fertility asked @michaelshafar to make male fertility funny, and boy, did he deliver. Take a look here: #VARTA

Today is Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Day, to remember babies who have passed away due to miscarriage, stillbirth or other causes of infant loss VARTA pays respect to all people affected by loss today For support services visit SANDS website sands.org.au

Did you know that men over 40 take longer to conceive? Sperm quality deteriorates with age, increasing the risk of miscarriage and problems for a baby. Read more about age and fertility here: yourfertility.org.au/everyone/age #VARTA #FertiliyWeek #FertilityWeek2022

Smoking can damage your sperm and reduce your fertility. If you want to start a family, learn about the benefits of quitting here: yourfertility.org.au/everyone/lifes… #VARTA #FertiliyWeek #FertilityWeek2022

It's Fertility week! This week we will be sharing all things related to men's health and how it can impact your fertility. Did you know that STIs can be painful and block sperm tubes? Read more about the impact of STIs on your fertility here: yourfertility.org.au/everyone/healt…

Fertility Week is just around the corner! From October 10 - 16, our friends at @Your_Fertility will focus on why a man's health is just as important as a woman's health to conceive a healthy baby. #VARTA #FertilityWeek #Fertility #FertilityTips #MensHealth yourfertility.org.au/fertility-week…

People may find themselves trying to get pregnant at an older age when it can be a lot more difficult to conceive. Around 1 in 6 people may experience difficulties when trying for a baby. Read more information here. varta.org.au/understanding-… #VARTA #fertility