Reproductive surgeries, like all surgical interventions, carry risks such as infection, bleeding, and potential impacts on fertility. The decision to undergo surgery should be based on a comprehensive evaluation of the potential benefits and risks, considering factors like age, overall health, specific fertility issues, and future family planning goals.
Success rates for reproductive surgeries vary widely based on the type of procedure, the underlying fertility issue being addressed, and individual patient factors.
It is important for patients to have realistic expectations and understand that surgery may be one step in the fertility treatment journey, which could also include Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART) like IVF.
Reproductive surgery offers vital options for addressing structural and functional fertility issues, potentially enabling couples to conceive naturally or improving the outcomes of ART treatments. A multidisciplinary approach involving reproductive endocrinologists, urologists, and surgeons specialised in fertility is essential for assessing the need for surgery, selecting the appropriate procedure, and managing post-operative care to optimise fertility outcomes.
Dr Genia Rozen is a Melbourne gynaecologist and fertility specialist with 10+ years of experience dedicated to fertility medicine.
She holds a PhD in fertility after cancer treatment, and a Masters of Reproductive Medicine (MRMED) degree. She undertook three years of sub-specialising training in Fertility and Reproductive Medicine at the Royal Women’s Hospital in Melbourne as is affiliated with Genea Fertility, who are recognised leaders in advanced reproductive laboratory services.
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