PRE-PREGNANCY / FERTILITY

Many women want to discuss this with a specialist without necessarily facing the prospect of considering more advanced treatments like IVF.

It is always wise to seek help early, even if just for reassurance and Dr Cade encourages a general consultation and check-up before embarking on the journey of pregnancy. By taking the time to see a specialist, you can better consider your personal situation and the various options that are potentially associated with it.

Pre-Pregnancy Consulting Services

As every case may be different, pre-pregnancy advice and checkups will be different from person to person. Consulting services thus may include:

• Full pre-pregnancy health assessment including supplements
• Assessment of ovarian reserve and function
• Assessment of fallopian tube function
• Blood tests for general and specific pregnancy health
• Assessment of male sperm function
• Discussion about investigations or procedures if required

Dr Cade’s pregnancy-planning experience

Dr Cade is a specialist gynaecologist with advanced training in laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery at the Royal Women’s and Epworth Freemasons Hospital. He is experienced in investigating fertility and instigating basic treatments before referral to an IVF specialist is required. If this is needed, he has contacts with specific doctors and can arrange for prompt review.