by Dr. Kokum Jayasinghe, Fertility Specialist (MBBS, FRANZCOG, MRepMed) | May 22, 2026 | Uncategorized
Infertility is common. One in 20 Victorian children is born through some form of artificial reproductive technique. Yet, before moving to advanced treatments, helping women and couples optimise their natural fertility is a true passion of mine. Understanding Your...
by Dr. Kokum Jayasinghe, Fertility Specialist (MBBS, FRANZCOG, MRepMed) | May 22, 2026 | Uncategorized
There is an old saying that it takes two to tango, and this applies perfectly when a couple decides to have a baby. Culturally, infertility was historically assumed to be a female issue. Today, we know better. The Male Factor in Conception When investigating...
by Dr. Kokum Jayasinghe, Fertility Specialist (MBBS, FRANZCOG, MRepMed) | May 22, 2026 | Uncategorized
The greatest challenge of reproductive medicine today is meeting the expectations of women whose fertility has been affected by age. While staying fit, eating well, and avoiding smoking are excellent for your health, the most important prognostic factor for fertility...
by Dr. Kokum Jayasinghe, Fertility Specialist (MBBS, FRANZCOG, MRepMed) | May 22, 2026 | Uncategorized
My 12-year-old son asked me recently if I had trouble having him, and if that is how I ended up as a fertility doctor. The truth is, I never had an initial ambition to become a fertility specialist. It was my life events and personal experiences that directed me down...
by Dr. Kokum Jayasinghe, Fertility Specialist (MBBS, FRANZCOG, MRepMed) | May 14, 2026 | Uncategorized
Losing the pregnancy you have always dreamed of is devastating. It is an experience that can deeply affect every part of your life, as well as your partner’s. Medically speaking, a miscarriage is defined as the loss of a pregnancy between 6 and 20 weeks. The...
by Dr. Kokum Jayasinghe, Fertility Specialist (MBBS, FRANZCOG, MRepMed) | Aug 27, 2025 | Uncategorized
Deciding when to seek help with your fertility journey can feel like a big step. For some, it comes after months or years of trying to conceive. For others, it’s about planning ahead and wanting clarity about their reproductive health. Here are some signs it might be...
