Dr Alon Talmor in Richmond, Victoria | Doctor

Dr Alon Talmor

Locality: Richmond, Victoria

Phone: 9562 7455

Address: Epworth Hospital Richmond, Suite 9.1, Level9, 89 Bridge Road 3121 Richmond, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.dralontalmor.com.au

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25.01.2022 This week is #FertilityWeek2020 kicks off tomorrow. More details can be found here: https://www.yourfertility.org.au/fertility-week-2020 To make things a little easier at the moment I am offering bulk billed appointments for new patients who haven’t seen a Fertility Specialist before. ... I am also offering telehealth appointments, so if you feel more comfortable having an appointment via the phone, or you live regionally and it’s more convenient, just let my Practice Manager know when you ring to book your appointment. For those patients who speak Mandarin I offer appointments with the assistance of my dedicated Mandarin speaking nurse. For those patients speaking any other language and needing a translation service my Practice Manager is more than happy to organise this for you. If you have any questions or would like to book an appointment please call 9562 7455.

24.01.2022 Yesterday was World Mental Health Day. 2020 has had a huge impact on so many people's emotional wellbeing. It's not always easy to ask for help, but if you're struggling I encourage you to talk to me about how you're feeling or reach out to some of the amazing organisations here in Victoria such as Beyond Blue and Lifeline.

24.01.2022 Many women suffer from painful periods; these are throbbing or cramping pains in the lower abdomen that can be intense and sharp or a dull continuous ache. Sometimes the pain is so severe that it radiates to your lower back and thighs .The pains can start a couple of days before the bleeding begins and continue for the time of the period. You might be at risk of more severe period pains if: -You are younger than 30... -You started puberty early, at 11 or younger -You bleed heavily during your period -You have irregular bleeding -You have a family history of painful periods -You smoke Certain medical problems can cause painful periods: Endometriosis: The endometrium (inner lining of the uterus) that is normally lining the uterus becomes implanted outside the uterus, most commonly on your fallopian tubes, ovaries or in the pelvis Uterine fibroids: These are non-cancerous growths in the wall of the uterus. Adenomyosis: The endometrium begins to grow into the muscular walls of the uterus. Pelvic inflammatory disease: An infection of the reproductive organs usually caused by sexually transmitted bacteria. Cervical stenosis: In some women the opening of the cervix is so small that it limits the menstrual bleeding. Period pain can be simply annoying for some women while for others it can be so severe that it interferes with everyday activities. I would advise that any onset of pain with your period needs to be investigated to ascertain and manage the cause and to discuss the impact on your future fertility.

23.01.2022 Here is Your Fertility's latest newsletter focused on caffeine. Researchers have mixed opinions on caffeine and fertility so in this edition Your Fertility is sharing the most reliable advice from Australian health authorities. https://us12.campaign-archive.com/

19.01.2022 Recently The Alfred worked with Monash IVF to save a patient's chance of having children after he was diagnosed with testicular cancer. The 33-year-old man was recently diagnosed with cancer in both testicles, which had to be removed. Alfred Health urologist Dr Gideon Blecher said it was a fantastic example of the public and private sector collaborating to help a patient, who now has an excellent prognosis. In this case Monash IVF came to our theatre, we removed both testi...cles, put them aside and looked for areas producing sperm. We successfully harvested the sperm with the IVF team, who put it in incubator and transferred it back to lab and froze it." You can read more about it here: https://bit.ly/3ndYrhX

19.01.2022 Today is R U OK Day and this year it's more important than ever to check in with each other. R U OK is an incredible organisation that inspires and empowers everyone to meaningfully connect with the people around them and start a conversation with anyone who may be struggling with life. If you’re struggling emotionally it’s really important to express those feelings and I encourage you to always be open with me about how you’re feeling. I will always make time for you to tal...k to me. And then together we can then make sure you receive the emotional support you need. https://www.ruok.org.au/join-r-u-ok-day

16.01.2022 Among the challenges of 2020 there are also some exciting new services being developed for our patients one of these being in-house pathology. Associate Professor Deirdre Zander-Fox, Monash IVF's Regional Scientific Director for Victoria and Malaysia, will tell you a bit more about it.

15.01.2022 Although it continues to be a really difficult time for many people here in Melbourne, the warmer weather and sunny days brings with it a feeling of hopefulness and positivity.

13.01.2022 Women's Health Week is 7-11 September this year and Jean Hailes for Women's Health has lots of resources, activities and events planned. You can sign up at www.womenshealthweek.com.au to receive free health information, tips and tools. #WomensHealthWeek

13.01.2022 A lovely inspiring story. Lucy Kelsall, 37, delivered two boys ten weeks ago after becoming pregnant using frozen sperm from her husband who died from throat cancer in 2017. Ms Kelsall, a community centre manager from Bristol, married David, 45, from Preston in 2012. After he found out he had cancer she promised him that he would be a father, regardless of the outcome of his treatment for the illness.... She recalled the moment that she told her husband that they would still have a family together. A few days before he died I told him I was still going to have his baby and he was so surprised and happy, she said.

10.01.2022 Everything you need to know about sperm collection As a male patient undergoing fertility treatment it can be an emotional and daunting time with the focus often being on the female partner and how she is feeling. The stress and worry that the male partner often goes through shouldn’t be underestimated and I’ll be writing a series of blog articles providing information on what to expect as a male as you go through fertility treatment. This first article is on everything you n...eed to know about sperm collection. Andrology is the medical specialty that focuses on male health particularly male reproductive health. Sperm collection will be required if I have recommended a semen analysis or if you are undergoing fertility treatment such as IUI or IVF. If you are undergoing an IVF cycle your sperm will be collected at the same time as your partner is having her egg collection. Leading up to the sperm collection day please make sure you have abstained from ejaculation for three days. A shorter or longer time may influence the analysis with a long period resulting in an increased number of sperm non- swimming (immotile) and a period that is too short decreasing the volume of semen and the number of mature sperm. When you arrive for your sperm collection appointment its normal that you will be asked when you last ejaculated as a way of ensuring the lab can test the best possible sample. Although the scientists only need about one third of a teaspoon, the quality of the sample is more important than the quantity which is why one of the Andrology staff will ask how much of the sample you missed. The beginning of the ejaculate is the most concentrated part of the sample so if possible that’s the most important part to collect and the andrology team will also ask you which part of the ejaculate you missed. If you did miss a large part of the sample the andrology team will chat to you about possibly rescheduling your appointment. Click through to the rest of the blog article to read answers to the common questions I get from patients: https://dralontalmor.com.au/everything-you-need-to-know-ab/

10.01.2022 Next week is Women's Health Week. There are a number of online events you can attend throughout the week. Find out more here: https://events.womenshealthweek.com.au/events... #WomensHealthWeek

07.01.2022 Incredible footage of an embryo growing. For the majority of my patients I will recommend growing embryos five days after egg retrieval, when the embryo is at the blastocyst stage. Recent research has shown that embryos that can reach the blastocyst stage of development are more likely to be chromosomally balanced compared to 2/3 day (cleavage stage) embryos. Growing embryos to the blastocyst stage enables embryos that are more developmentally competent to be selected which means they have a higher chance of resulting in a pregnancy.

06.01.2022 Nutrition Plus has lots of valuable information on nutrition and a healthy diet - which plays an important role in both men and women's fertility. Here is a recent article of theirs on nuts.

05.01.2022 I was operating late last night at Epworth Hospital in Richmond. I was so happy to be spending time with my wonderful friends in theatre. Driving back home after the curfew had started, I reflected on how much I have missed my normal social interactions of sharing emotions, joking and laughing; and of course having serious chats as well. I further reflected on just how tough it must be for so many people who are feeling isolated currently. In the darkness and emptiness of the... roads last night, the thing that resonated most for me in that silence, was how amazingly strong and united we are in our common purpose of getting through this dark time. As we are heading into the weekend, please remember that lots of people we know are having a very tough time at the moment. It would be an amazing thing for us all to get together and dedicate a few minutes of our day to contact our fiends and colleagues and see how they are doing. So let’s decide today that we will call 5 people everyday; and provide support and comfort to each other and remember that in isolation we are united. Stay safe Dr Alon

03.01.2022 I hope you all had a lovely weekend. Here are Nutrition Plus's top 6 recommendations for delicious and nutritious snacks that will boost your fertility.

02.01.2022 WHAT MEDICINE IS SAFE TO TAKE DURING IVF TREATMENT? It’s important to be as healthy and fit as possible during fertility treatment, so my patients often ask if they come down with a cold, flu or infection what medicines can they take during an IVF cycle. A number of very common medications we take for colds, flu or infections can interact with the drugs used throughout IVF treatment, making them less effective and possibly leading to poor egg quality. However, there are lots ...of medications that are absolutely fine. Below are a few things to remember: If it’s safe to take in pregnancy then it’s usually safe to taking during an IVF cycle. If something is a natural remedy it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s ok and I would recommend having a chat to me about it. Chinese herbs should be avoided during an IVF cycle as there are so many different kinds it’s not possible to know whether they interact with your IVF medication. It is completely fine to take Panadol or Panadeine. However, Aspirin, Naprogesic and Nurofen should be avoided. Most antibiotics are okay to take, and if you have a bad infection its always best to address it. Either your GP or I can prescribe you antibiotics that are safe to take. The most important thing to remember is to ask if you’re unsure. I always encourage my patients to ask as many questions as they need to, and to always check in with me if they’re unsure about something.