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In the Media ,Fertility & IVF

What Is A Fertility Diet

July 30, 2018

I recently spoke with Body +Soul all about the ‘Fertility Diet’ and how consuming a well-balanced diet can help improve your odds of becoming pregnant. Looking after yourself when trying

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In the Media ,Fertility & IVF

More women are freezing their eggs, and it makes a lot of sense

June 2, 2018

Egg freezing is like taking out insurance for your fertility, Melbourne obstetrician Dr Joseph Sgroi explains. To obtain eggs for freezing in what’s called an egg retrieval, a woman undergoes hormonal stimulation

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Women's Health ,In the Media

Weird things that happen to people after an orgasm

April 11, 2018

Orgasms don’t always equal pleasure… in fact, some people experience pain. From crying to ear or foot pain, headaches and uncontrollable laughter, sneezing and even panic attacks – studies have

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Women's Health ,In the Media ,Gynaecology

Should you wear underwear to bed? A Gyno weighs in.

March 23, 2018

According to Dr. Joseph Sgroi, there have been a number of studies to determine of clothing — particularly synthetic clothing — should be placed definitively on the above list, but

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In the Media ,Pregnancy ,Podcasts

This is the pregnancy phobia no one is talking about

March 5, 2018

Obstetrician Dr Joseph Sgroi at Epworth Freemasons in Melbourne says telling a woman she has tokophobia may actually make things worse. “I don’t label someone by saying, ‘I think you’re

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In the Media ,Pregnancy

Can you safely lose weight during pregnancy

March 1, 2018

Dr Joseph Sgroi tells Mamamia while he would never advise a pregnant woman to go on a shake diet, losing weight during pregnancy isn’t always a bad idea. “We’d be encouraging

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Women's Health ,In the Media ,Gynaecology

Why don’t we screen for ovarian cancer

February 28, 2018

Tragically, over 60 per cent of cases of ovarian cancer are diagnosed after the cancer has spread. That is why doctors like Melbourne obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr Joseph Sgroi are crying out for

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In the Media ,Pregnancy

The mums who hand delivered their own babies

February 23, 2018

Of course, it’s not just during a C-section that you can be ‘hands on’ in delivering your baby. Women who have vaginal births can also assist, says Dr Sgroi. “Once

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In the Media ,Pregnancy

Can I still have sex during pregnancy

February 20, 2018

“There’s no reason to think that your sex life has to change just because you’re pregnant,” Dr Joe tells Mum Central. “Some women don’t feel as attractive during pregnancy and this

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