Fertility NZ
Fertility New Zealand is committed to supporting, advocating for and educating all people who face infertility challenges at all stages of their journey and beyond…..
A couple is regarded as infertile when they have not conceived after 12 months of regular unprotected sexual intercourse.
Who is affected by infertility?
The average chance to conceive for a normally fertile couple having regular, unprotected intercourse is approximately 25 percent during each menstrual cycle. In most couples, conception occurs within about 12 months. However, infertility affects about 20% percent of couples of childbearing age – 1 in 5. Infertility is not just a woman's concern. A problem with the male is the sole cause, or a contributing cause, of infertility in about 40 percent of infertile couples. About one-third of infertile couples have more than one cause or factor related to their inability to conceive. About 20 percent of couples have no identifiable cause for their infertility after medical investigation.
FertilityNZ provide a platform for those who experience fertility challenges to seek;
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We are a national Charitable Trust who have various branches throughout New Zealand.
Infertility is a personal, medical, socially complex and heartbreaking issue. Individuals are confronted by different medical issues preventing them from realising their dream; however, we recognise that many couples experience very similar social and personal issues to each other while trying to achieve this.
FertilityNZ is run by those who have walked the journey and understand.
Membership to Fertility NZ is FREE. If you are not already an FNZ member, you, a family member, friend or support person can easily become a member of FertiltyNZ by taking a moment to complete the registration form. If however you are already a member, please just register for full access to the website.
Registering will also give you access to various other resources included in our website including:
Book reviews and Podcast downloads
Links Referenced
- Information brochures
- http://www.fertilitynz.org.nz/index.cfm/1,60,html/Factsheet-downloads
- News and Media Centre
- http://www.fertilitynz.org.nz/index.cfm/1,2,html/News
Location
http://www.fertilitynz.org.nz/index.cfm/1,1,0,0,html
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Latest News
Secondary Infertility
Journalist Gill South, who attended the conference, is interested in writing a feature on secondary infertility. She would like to hear from women who have managed to have one child but are finding that a second is just not happening. It may be because you now have a different partner or for other lifestyle reasons. But she would love to hear all your stories and write an informative piece about this very common but less discussed form of infertility. She is happy to talk to you on or off the record. Please contact Gill by email gill@southosullivan.com
Sperm Quality
Television New Zealand's 'SUNDAY' programme is looking for couples willing to take part in a story about sperm quality in NZ. Medical research was recently published showing that NZ men's sperm concentration has halved in the past 20 years. Obviously, fertility specialists are very concerned about this trend given it's implications for fertility in NZ. For a confidential chat or for further information, please contact Jane Skinner at TVNZ's Sunday on 09-916-7173.
Are you a parent? Was your child conceived through IVF or naturally? And is your first born child aged 8 years or younger? If you are interested in participating in this survey, please go to the 'Research' section of the website for a questionnaire.
'North & South' Magazine, June 2009 Edition: Test-tube babies: A new species? Breakthrough research finds IVF children are physically different. Plus: NZ's first IVF baby turns 25. Exclusive interview. Please note, we will have the article available to view on our website later in the month. In the meantime, purchase a copy to read the full article.
Are you receiving publicly funded treatment? Do you have to travel some distance to a clinic? Find out if you are eligible for National Travel Assistance here
Once registered, we encourage you to use our forum/ chatroom. You can create an anonymous alias by editing your profile. Click on Edit Profile at the top of the page.
Were you over 40 when you had your first child? Is your youngest child under 5? Please help Bridgit Bretherton-Jones with her research into older first time mothers - more information