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Fertility 101


Host: Dr Natalie Burger and Dr Laura Frampton
23 septembre 2026 @ 6:30PM

You're invited to join Dr Natalie Burger and Dr Laura Frampton for an informative session designed to help you understand fertility and feel more confident about your next steps towards building a family. In a supportive setting, Dr Burger and Dr Frampton will explain key concepts in simple, clear language and give you space to ask questions.

A light meal and refreshments will be provided.

When: 6:30 pm, 23 September 2026
Location: Distinction Hotel, 6 Liverpool Street, Dunedin

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When to seek advice early

  • If you have polycystic ovaries, endometriosis, or have been through a cancer diagnosis; we recommend you get in touch quickly so we can talk you through all your options and give you the greatest possible chance of success.
  • If you’re a single woman considering motherhood in the future; it’s best to approach us early and consider egg freezing as this can be an option for you while you have a higher ovarian reserve and healthier eggs.

Woman’s BMI below 19

Even in these modern times, nature knows best. If a woman's BMI falls below 19, the body senses famine and ovulation is switched off to prevent the risk of having a baby with malnutrition. Excessive exercise can reduce body fat and increase muscle mass to a point where periods cease for the same reason. Risk of miscarriage is also increased in women with a low BMI.

Being underweight

If a woman's BMI falls below 19, the body senses famine and ovulation is switched off to prevent the risk of having a baby with malnutrition. Excessive exercise can reduce body fat and increase muscle mass to a point where periods cease for the same reason. Risk of miscarriage is also increased in women with a low BMI.

BMI’s greater than 30

This can reduce fertility by 50%. Pregnancy for women with a 30+ BMI is often associated with problems such as maternal diabetes, high blood pressure, big babies and increased risk of caesarean section.

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