About Lauren
MBBS(HONS), BMEDSCI, MRMED, FRANZCOG
Dr Lauren Hicks is a gynaecologist, fertility specialist and advanced laparoscopic surgeon consulting in Albury, and Newlife IVF‘s Box Hill and East Melbourne locations.
Lauren offers comprehensive gynaecology care for people with endometriosis, fibroids and other gynaecology concerns, and those wanting to fall pregnant or discuss their fertility. Sometimes these conditions go hand-in-hand, and Lauren is able to provide a holistic approach to the management of both symptoms and fertility issues. She aims to provide gynaecology care for women throughout their reproductive lives, and spends time understanding the individual patient’s symptoms and goals at each consultation. She embodies a caring and empathetic manner when dealing with her patients, and sees challenges as opportunities. Lauren always strives for the best possible outcomes for her patients and welcomes the fact that each consultation and surgery is different.
Lauren completed her specialist RANZCOG training through the Mercy Hospital for Women and Albury Wodonga Health. She undertook additional training through the prestigious 2-year Australasian Gynaecological Endoscopy & Surgery (AGES) fellowship in complex gynaecology surgery as well as a Master’s degree in reproductive medicine through the University of New South Wales. She has ongoing involvement in research at the Royal Women’s Hospital and the Mercy Hospital for women and her research interests include endometriosis and outpatient hysteroscopy. For more information on one of Lauren’s research groups, please visit endometriosis.org.au.
Lauren joined Newlife IVF in 2022 after working with the founding directors where she was impressed by the independent clinic’s dedication to the best possible patient outcomes. In Melbourne, Lauren consults privately at Newlife’s East Melbourne and Box Hill sites and operates at Epworth Freemasons. Additionally, she holds public appointments with the advanced endosurgery units at both the Royal Women’s Hospital and the Mercy Hospital for Women as well as working as a visiting gynaecologist at Albury Wodonga Health.
Fertility Services offered
Fertility Assessment – A thorough clinical assessment, along with a range of tests, helps us get to the heart of your fertility issues. See Female fertility testing & Male fertility testing.
IUI – Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is a type of fertility treatment that involves placing a large number of sperm directly into the uterus to increase the chances that the sperm and egg will meet.
IVF – stands for In Vitro Fertilisation. In essence, it’s a procedure designed to overcome infertility by starting a pregnancy outside the womb (i.e. in vitro).
Egg Freezing – keeping some of your younger, better-quality eggs ‘on ice’ just in case you run into fertility problems later in life – can help safeguard your future fertility.
Donor Sperm – It is now very common for Assigned Females at Birth (AFAB) to use donor sperm to help them conceive. Donor sperm can also help heterosexual couples struggling with infertility due to sperm abnormalities.
Newlife IVF Box Hill
Phone:
(03) 9958 3658
Email:
hello@drlaurenhicks.com.au
Address:
Suite 3, Third Floor
116–118 Thames Street,
Box Hill North, VIC 3129
Newlife IVF East Melbourne
Phone:
(03) 9958 3658
Email:
hello@drlaurenhicks.com.au
Address:
Suite 106, First Floor,
320 Victoria Parade
East Melbourne VIC 3002
More Information
A little TLC goes a long way, which is why our Tea. Listen. Chat sessions are back for 2024 ☕️
These sessions are all about helping you feel supported throughout your fertility journey, providing an opportunity to connect with our fertility counsellors and other Newlife IVF patients on a similar journey to you.
No topic is taboo, so join us as we explore the ups and downs of fertility treatment.
TLC is complimentary and open to all Newlife IVF patients. And for added convenience, you can join this online session from the comfort of your own home.
Email our counselling team to confirm your attendance and receive the session link.
We hope to see you there!
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Wishing you and your family a safe and happy Easter!
May today be filled with the sweetest things in life 💗
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☝🏻 Your reminder to stop and smell the roses and appreciate the beauty of life.
Every day is a new chance to make changes and create the life you want.
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Nothing screams Easter like an egg hunt 🐣
Here’s a sneak peek at what happens during egg collection, a procedure used for both egg freezing and IVF.
Our fertility specialist @drchrisrussell_obgyn is mid-procedure. In this video, he’s using ultrasound technology to guide a needle into the fluid-filled follicles of the ovary (the hollow-looking cavities on the screen) to retrieve mature eggs. He uses the needle to gently extract the fluid from the follicle, which contains the egg.
The egg travels through the needle and the attached hose and drops into the test tube (you can see Dr Russell point to this mid-video). On average, 8–15 eggs are collected at one time.
This procedure is delicate work and requires extreme precision and a skilled surgical hand – techniques that Dr Russell has perfected throughout his years of experience as a fertility specialist.
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With the Easter break looming, it`s only fitting that we eggs-plore egg freezing in more detail 🥚🐣
Women are most fertile in their twenties and early thirties. However, sometimes their life circumstances don’t suit having a baby within that age bracket. You may have personal, relationship, financial or professional goals you want to achieve before starting your family.
Egg freezing provides a means to safeguard your future fertility should you choose to become a parent later in life. Egg freezing gives women the option to preserve some of their younger, more fertile eggs, storing them until a point in the future when they are ready to start trying for a baby.
Everyone should have the opportunity to become a parent when the time is right for them. Fertility treatments such as egg freezing enable you to nurture the life and career you want without feeling pressured to have a child before you’re ready.
Visit the link in our bio to discover more about your fertility options.
Or call (03) 8080 8933 or visit our website to book an appointment with one of our fertility specialists.
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When it comes to fertility treatment and family planning, you don’t want just anyone at the helm to steer your journey – you want an expert! The best of the best.
Specifically, you want a fertility specialist.
@drhugo_obgyn explains why in this video.
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Supper Club is back in full swing!
Hosted by Newlife IVF`s fertility specialists, our Supper Club educational events enable GPs to stay up-to-date with the latest treatment and family-building options from experts in the field.
The night kicked off with A/Prof Martin Healey`s presentation on fertility assessments. Meanwhile, Dr Amber Kennedy delved into egg freezing as a means of fertility preservation. Rounding off the evening was a discussion led by Dr Nicole Hope on reproductive genetic carrier screening.
The ever-charismatic Dr Tiki Osianlis was also on hand to answer any questions and maximise the learning experiences of all those who attended.
As first-line healthcare providers, GPs play a pivotal role in supporting patients seeking fertility treatment. So naturally, we`re committed to continually strengthening our relationship with this like-minded community of medical practitioners.
A special thanks to @auntykims_ for hosting this event.
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Cigarette smoke contains nearly 5,000 harmful substances, and you can imagine the impact of these on your fertility.
These chemicals disrupt folliculogenesis, the process by which an ovarian follicle matures to release an egg during ovulation – and as we know, ovulation is essential for conception.
These chemicals further reduce fertility by stimulating follicle loss (along with loss of the egg in the follicle!). The ripple effect is a decrease in ovarian reserve and potential early menopause.
In terms of male fertility, smoking damages the genetic makeup of sperm, negatively impacting its quality and function.
The good news is that cutting out smoking before trying to conceive (TTC) or beginning fertility treatment can improve your overall health and increase your chances of becoming pregnant.
Breaking free from smoking or vaping can feel overwhelming, and knowing how to navigate the quitting journey can make all the difference. Visit quit.org.au for guidance or speak to your GP about a personalised plan to help you quit.
Our fertility specialists and counsellors are also here to support you throughout your TTC journey. Call us on (03) 8080 8933 or book an appointment online.
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