Calls for fertility services in regional centres, as couples face lengthy travel to access treatment

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Ella Jurek documented the challenges of living seven hours away from major fertility services on social media. The response she received showed she isn't alone.

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Ms Jurek said living so far from the city meant forgoing more affordable options like intra-uterine insemination, a time-sensitive procedure where sperm is inserted into the uterus close to the time of ovulation. "They showed me via Zoom how to do all the treatments, but sometimes you get so overwhelmed," she said.

"This is where the role of governments come in, to have decision-making not based purely on commercial incentives but where there may be need," Dr Mayes said. Dr Molloy said there was generally an adequate distribution in the eastern states for regional couples. "I do feel like women out here, we do miss out a lot compared to couples in metropolitan areas," she said.Women's HealthIsrael-Gaza: Thousands of Israelis call for Netanyahu's resignation as Arab leaders demand immediate ceasefireAs a hot and dry summer approaches, authorities warn of bushfire complacency creeping into communitiesIvanka Trump tried and failed to avoid a court date.

 

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