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Trying to conceive
Advances in fertility medicine, social and cultural shifts, the influence of influencers, and big business have seen the path to conception change dramatically. Here we explore the new pre-pregnancy world.
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‘Social egg freezing’ is on the rise, but at what cost?
It’s expensive, physically taxing and emotionally draining, but demand for egg freezing among young Australians has never been higher – and private equity firms are counting on that.
- August 26, 2026
- Courtney Thompson and Bronte Gossling
Single at 30, Chloe decided to freeze her eggs. She wasn’t prepared for what came next
Chloe Barry-Hang was one of many who viewed egg freezing as getting their ducks in a row. She had no idea what she was in for.
- September 1, 2026
- Bronte Gossling, Courtney Thompson and Taylor Dent
Behind the rise of the ‘fertility test’ – and why doctors say it’s misleading women
More women are choosing to get the “egg timer”test, despite warnings from experts that it cannot tell us anything about our likelihood to conceive.
- August 28, 2026
- Lauren Ironmonger
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