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Dr Derek Lok

Dr Derek Lok is a fertility specialist and Clinical Director at IVFAustralia. He consults at IVFAustralia's Liverpool, Sydney CBD and Greenwich clinics.

Derek has major interests in different types of IVF treatments to support you in building a family.

18/01/2023

💡 Fertility tip: how long should you wait to take a pregnancy test? 🤔

🔬 Unfortunately, home tests often can’t detect a pregnancy immediately after conception. It takes around 10 days for pregnancy tests to be able to detect changes in hormone levels that indicate pregnancy 👶

🗓 Therefore, try to delay taking a test until 2 weeks after trying for a baby to get the most accurate reading.

🩺 If you need some help falling pregnant, talking with a fertility specialist like me can provide you with some options ☎️

12/01/2023

💡 Fertility fact: hot environments like baths and spas could reduce s***m production 📉

📍In fact, anything that warms the te**es can cause decreases in s***m production. While this includes baths and spas, tight underwear and even fevers can also be harmful.

🛀 If you have frequent baths or spas, it may be important to limit these if you’re wanting to conceive. It might also be a good idea to get your s***m checked, especially if you have a history of fever or wearing tight underwear. I’m always happy to help you check on your s***m health ☎️

06/01/2023

📝 Wish lists are common when starting a fresh 🎉new year. However, keeping our resolutions can be difficult 😬🙋‍♂️ If you're planning to start or add to a family, one proven way to achieve your fertility goals is to:
✅ be resilient,
✅ expect that setbacks can be part of any fertility journey,
✅ and stay committed to the process.
Especially if assisted reproductive techniques are required to help you achieve your goal of having a baby. 👶🏻 📞

01/01/2023

🥂🍾 Happy New Year! 🎉 Wishing you a safe and prosperous 2023 🗓

🩺 If you have any fertility questions or concerns in the new year, I’m always happy to have a chat 📞

24/12/2022

🏝 I hope you all have a happy and safe holiday period, and enjoy relaxing and celebrating with loved ones 🥂

🎉 What’s your favourite part about this time of year? Let me know in the comments below 👇

17/12/2022

📝 A survey conducted in Ireland found that 73% of men struggled to talk to friends and family about receiving fertility treatment, compared to 62% of women 👥 These large numbers are likely reflective of the taboo that still surrounds infertility in our society, particularly as it relates to men. While we don’t know whether similar statistics are present in Australian culture, it’s safe to assume that opening up about fertility treatment is difficult for men and women globally 🌏

😔 If you know someone that is going through fertility treatment, it’s important to let them know that you support them and are always there to listen 🧏‍♂️ Many people going through fertility treatment might also benefit from talking to a professional, and making sure you have the most supportive fertility team possible 💪 I’m always happy to chat about your options or concerns 📞

07/12/2022

⚖️🧬 It's a fact that infertility is frequently assumed to be a female issue, given the societal pressure on women to take responsibility for all family planning and child rearing 👶 However, men and women experience infertility equally - about 30% of infertility cases are due to male issues, and 30% are due to female issues. The remaining cases are either due to combined male and female infertility, or are unexplained 🤷‍♂️

🩺 Regardless of gender, I’m always here to help you on your fertility journey. Get in touch with me today if you need some help or advice when starting your family ☎️

30/11/2022

🧬 Signs you may be low in progesterone. 🩺

💪 Progesterone is a hormone that is essential for a healthy and successful pregnancy. Therefore, women who are low in progesterone can often experience a struggle to conceive or carry a pregnancy to term. 👶
📍Here are some signs that you may be low progesterone:

🥚 Low libido
🥚 Hot flashes
🥚 Migraines or headaches
🥚 Mood swings
🥚 Irregular or absent menstrual cycles

🧬 There are multiple ways to help improve levels of progesterone, such as hormone therapy and diet changes. 🥗

👶 If you’re trying to conceive and are worried you may have low levels of progesterone, give me a call today. ☎️

21/11/2022

💜🤷🏻‍♀️Sometimes in our hectic lives, it's hard to know where and when to begin a major life goal. That's especially true when planning for a family. 👶🏻 If your efforts have been unsuccessful there is always space to chat with a fertility specialist. 👨🏻‍🔬🔬That way you'll sort fact from fiction and find out what's impacting your attempts for a baby. Reach out today.📲

19/11/2022

🤔 If you’ve been considering fertility treatment but are hesitant to take the next step, the NSW government is here to help! From the 1st of January 2023, a $2000 rebate with be accessible for those undergoing eligible fertility treatments 💵 This rebate will cover procedures like IVF, performed after the 1st of October 2022. So, there’s no better time than now to make an appointment with me to take advantage of this great opportunity ☎️👶

08/11/2022

🤔 Did you know a fertility specialist can help with more than just falling pregnant? 👶

🥚If you experience any of the following issues, fertility specialists like myself are here to help:

🌱 Irregular or painful periods or ovulation
🌱 Conditions like PCOS, endometriosis or menopause
🌱 Concerns around hormonal, ovarian or uterine health
🌱 Concerns around s***m health and male fertility

👶 If you’re struggling to fall pregnant or are having issues with your reproductive system, contact a health or fertility professional like myself today. ☎️

Address

40 Bigge Street, Suite 1, Level 2
Liverpool, NSW
2170

Website

https://dereklok.com.au/

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