The number of couples in their late 30s and 40s attempting pregnancy is increasing. Currently 20% of patients at Monash IVF are aged 40 or over.

It is common to delay starting a family for a number of reasons: second relationships, career and educational demands, desire for financial stability, waiting for a stable relationship, however it is important to understand that fertility in women declines with age, particularly in the late 30s and 40s. This is a normal part of the ageing process.

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2005

• In September 2005, Monash IVF entered into an Association Agreement with Golden Key Reproductive Health Limited, Sri Lanka, Colombo, where Monash IVF will provide expertise in Technology Transfer, Patient Management and Quality Systems
• In August 2005, Monash IVF announced an expansion of services with the introduction of a satellite clinic in Townsville, Queensland
• In April 2005, Monash Ultrasound for Women opened a stand alone clinic in Box Hill, Melbourne
  In February 2005 a permanent full time Monash IVF clinic in Geelong with all services, including semen analysis, being performed locally was established.
• Monash IVF celebrated 8000 babies

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