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Find out moreThe leading fertility specialists at Spring Hill Specialist Day Hospital specialise in reproductive health.
If you are having trouble conceiving our specialists perform fertility surgery for both men and women to help investigate the cause of infertility.
Fertility surgeries undertaken may include laparoscopy, endometriosis treatment, Polycystic Ovarian syndrome (PCOS) treatment, fallopian tube surgery and microscopic surgery.
You can also access fertility treatments including IVF through our affiliation with Queensland Fertility Group.
IVF (In Vitro Fertilisation) is a process where an egg and sperm are joined together outside the body in a specialised laboratory. The resulting embryo is then transferred to the woman’s uterus.
The eggs are collected for IVF by a fertility specialist during a simple procedure which is undertaken in a day surgery usually under a light general anaesthetic. You will be at the hospital for around 4 hours and the procedure takes around 10-15 minutes. You may experience some cramping after the procedure. You will need someone to drive you home and to rest for the remainder of the day.
A laparoscopy is keyhole surgery that involves inserting a laparoscope (thin telescopic instrument) through a small incision in the abdomen allowing the specialist to view the organs or conduct a surgical procedure.
A laparoscopy may be recommended to help diagnose & treat some causes of infertility such as endometriosis, blocked fallopian tubes and fibroids.
A laparoscopy is performed under general anaesthetic and takes about one to two hours. Your recovery will depend on the amount of surgery you need but we usually recommend one to two days off work following the procedure. You may experience some symptoms following the procedure including tiredness, muscle pain, mild nausea, pain or discomfort at the site of incision, cramps, vaginal discharge or sensation of swelling.
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(07) 3307 3243What to expect on the day of your procedure.
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