The Celery blog
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What IVF taught me about the gap between the clinic and home
I was sitting in a beige waiting room in a white theatre gown when a doctor I had never met looked at my file and said:
“Why are you still persisting with your own eggs? I can get you some from Greece. Twenty thousand dollars, flights included.”
I didn’t know whether to laugh or cry.
PCOS in 2026 – personalised care and treatment
PCOS treatment has changed more in the last five years than it did in the previous twenty. We now understand that PCOS is not a single condition but a spectrum of hormonal, metabolic and inflammatory patterns that show up differently from person to person. This means the most effective PCOS treatment in 2026 is no longer diagnosis-based. It is goal-based. Instead of asking what type of PCOS someone has, the better question is what outcome they want to achieve and what is driving their symptoms underneath.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): understanding the condition
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, commonly known as PCOS, affects up to one in ten women of reproductive age. While it is a well-recognised condition, many women face uncertainty understanding PCOS and on the path to an official diagnosis. At Celery Health, we strive to clarify each step of the diagnostic process so you can be an active participant in your care. By understanding the reasons behind each test and criterion, you will approach consultations with clarity and confidence.
Approaches to managing PCOS: Insights from Dr Cecilia Kitic at The IVF Project
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects one in five women of reproductive age in Australia and involves a complex interplay of hormonal, metabolic, and psychological factors. For many women, a diagnosis can feel like a barrier to their future fertility and overall well-being. Concerns with PCOS often look very different in a woman’s twenties compared to the challenges women face in their forties.
Birth control – Does taking the OCP reduce my future fertility?
For many women, the question of whether birth control will affect their ability to conceive in the future weighs more heavily than any monthly discomfort or hormonal side effects. Birth control pills, patches, rings, injections, implants, and other hormonal methods have become a common part of family planning, providing women with freedom and control over when (or if) pregnancy occurs. Yet beneath the convenience lies a lingering concern that, by halting the menstrual cycle with synthetic hormones, women might be doing more than just delaying ovulation. They may worry that the very essence of their reproductive potential is being quietly diminished.
Fertility facts I wish I knew in my 20’s
There’s something almost nostalgic about reflecting on your twenties – a time of spontaneous travel, late nights, and endless brunches, all wrapped in the belief that your body could handle just about anything. Fertility, for most of us, wasn’t a topic we gave much thought to. However, understanding fertility facts early can make a meaningful difference. It turns out, reproductive health isn’t just something to worry about down the track. More and more people are discovering that learning about it sooner opens up more options, not fewer.
Vaping and fertility: five great reasons to go vape free
There’s no denying that vaping has carved out a reputation as the “cleaner” cousin to cigarette smoking in recent years. It is sleek in design, tends to smell better than traditional cigarettes, and for many people, appears to be a smarter and more modern alternative to smoking. However, when it comes to reproductive health, especially if you are planning for parenthood sometime in the near future, it is important to recognise that vaping and fertility do not exactly go hand in hand. What is marketed as a modern and harmless activity could be quietly disrupting one of the most delicate and vital systems in your body, which is your reproductive system.
Irregular cycles. The best tips on tracking cycles, symptoms and ovulation
Irregular cycles can be particularly frustrating, confusing, and, at times, overwhelming for many women in Australia. The unpredictability in their cycle not only complicates planning and managing symptoms but also makes it challenging to track fertility effectively. Some women feel exhausted from never knowing when their period will arrive, while others are actively trying to conceive and find themselves struggling with the uncertainty surrounding their cycles.
Endometriosis 101. Why it’s so much more than bad period pain
Endometriosis affects millions of women across Australia and the world; however, it continues to be a condition that is widely misunderstood by both the public and healthcare professionals. If you are experiencing painful periods, digestive discomfort, fatigue, or unexplained infertility, seeking the right support can often feel frustrating and overwhelming.