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Reece Conca Opens Up About Male Infertility and IVF

Dr Fleur Cattrall contributed expert commentary to a feature on former AFL player Reece Conca and his partner Annabel Grace as they shared their IVF journey following a diagnosis of azoospermia. The article highlighted the emotional impact of infertility on men, the importance of early fertility assessment, and the role of age, ovarian reserve and sperm health in reproductive planning. Dr Cattrall emphasised that understanding fertility potential early can help couples make informed decisions and access appropriate treatment sooner.

Topics: Male infertility, azoospermia, IVF, fertility assessment, fertility awareness, reproductive planning, sperm health.
Publication: Herald Sun
Category: News & Media / Male Fertility / IVF Stories

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Newspaper article titled 'When conception is a whole new ball game' about an ex-AFL star Reece Conca sharing his emotional IVF journey, written by Robyn Riley.
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