At Genea, I believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to build a family on their own terms and with compassionate, inclusive support. For many LGBTQIA+ individuals and couples, taking that first step toward fertility treatment can feel overwhelming. That’s why my team and I are committed to creating a safe, respectful space where your journey is honoured and personalised.
Not Just IVF: Why personalised fertility care matters more than ever
April 10, 2025
When it comes to fertility care, many people are told the only way forward is IVF. But fertility isn’t one-size-fits-all and neither should your treatment be.
As a specialist who offers the full spectrum of fertility care, I believe it’s time to talk about what sets comprehensive, personalised fertility services apart from clinics that offer only IVF. This isn’t about naming names. It’s about helping patients understand their choices, so they feel supported not rushed on their journey.
Vaginismus and Fertility: Breaking the Silence with Dr. Chandrika Parmar
November 6, 2024
In this episode of What to Expect When You're Injecting, host Cassie Silver speaks with Dr Chandrika Parmar, a gynecologist and fertility specialist at Genea Fertility Melbourne City. The topic? Vaginismus, a condition that remains largely undiscussed but deeply affects many women, particularly in their journey toward conception.
Embarking on the journey to parenthood is a deeply personal and profound experience, filled with anticipation and hope. However, when challenges in conceiving arise, they often bring with them a heavy emotional weight. The strain of fertility concerns can evoke feelings of inadequacy, frustration, and profound sadness, affecting not just the individual but also relationships and overall mental well-being.
EDC‘s (endocrine disrupting chemicals) are found in a number of food items, chemicals, plastics, packaging, cleaning products, cosmetics and in the environment.
Some of the most common EDCs include BPA (Bisphenol A), Phthalates and Parabens.
There is lot of confusion regarding food that helps cure viral diseases and also food that boosts fertility.
I would recommend boosting your immune system with healthy eating including food groups like - Almonds - Turmeric - Green Tea
Infertility and fertility treatments can uncover underlying anxiety and depression.
Looking after your and your partner’s mental health and wellbeing is an important part of your Fertility journey.
Confusion about adjuvant medication, natural herbal supplements. What should I take when I'm trying to fall pregnant? The prenatal vitamins is a supermarket aisles and chemist aisles full of different combination of vitamins and minerals can cause confusion.
Patience and focus on yourself in your journey to fall pregnant
September 2, 2020
Fertility treatments, often test your patience. For people who are trying to fall pregnant every month that passes that they're not pregnant or they have a menstrual cycle, it's quite difficult sometimes to keep going. Sometimes we advise counseling.
Polycystic ovarian syndrome may not be as complex as you think!
August 18, 2019
Polycystic ovarian syndrome is a condition where you have a hormonal imbalance where you don't have the right balance of estrogen and progesterone. Sometimes you're not ovulating, and other times you have excess male hormones in your system, which gives rise to some of the side effects of symptoms of polycystic ovarian syndrome like facial hair, hair on your breast, hair around your belly button.
Saw A. and M. today, this gorgeous couple who's been seeing me for about almost three years. They're young. They're only 31, 32. When they first came, they had a desire to have a big family. Neither of them knew that they had issues. They started trying.
