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Preconception health for men

Men's health affect their fertility. Learn how you can improve your fertility and increase the chances of you and your partner falling pregnant.

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Preconception health for women

Find out what you can do to improve your fertility and increase your chances of falling pregnant and having a healthy baby.

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Preserving fertility

Now many not be the right time for you to have a baby. Fertility preservation is available to keep your options open for a pregnancy in the future.

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Fertility and cancer

Cancer and cancer treatments can affect your fertility. Before starting treatment, you should discuss fertility preservation options with your doctor.

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Ovulation and fertility

Knowing when you ovulate and having sex at the right time is important when you are trying to fall pregnant. Kits can help you predict ovulation.

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Understanding fertility

Learn how to improve your fertility and what you and your partner can do to improve your chances of falling pregnant.

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Anatomy of pregnancy and birth – vulva

The vulva is the external part of the female genitalia. Learn more about its anatomy and role during pregnancy and labour.

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Sperm health

Having healthy sperm will improve your chances of conceiving, and your baby's health. Find out how lifestyle factors can affect your sperm health.

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Family planning clinics

Family planning clinics provide support relating to reproduction, contraception and pregnancy and can be found throughout Australia.

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Short cervix in pregnancy

The cervix is part of the female reproductive system. People with a short cervix have a higher than average risk of giving birth early.

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