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Factors Affecting Fertility

With infertility affecting 15% of Australian couples of reproductive age, GPs play a critical role in early identification and management. This session equips you with evidence-based insights to recognise key fertility factors, offer timely guidance and refer appropriately, supporting patients with clarity, compassion and confidence in their reproductive health journey.

Plus, get 1 CPD hour from the comfort of your own home!

Make sure you finish the final quiz and fill in the evaluation form with your email, name and RACGP number to receive your hours and certificate.

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Learning Outcomes

  • Identify key biological, lifestyle, and environmental factors that impact male and female fertility.?
  • Outline appropriate clinical decision-making regarding when to initiate fertility investigations or refer patients to specialist care.

Meet your specialist

Dr Najjar’s particular niche of clinical interest is Fertility Surgery and complex laparoscopic procedures, especially those utilising single incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS). He is the pioneer of SILS procedures in Australia and internationally.

Patients can be confident that they will benefit from the range of improved?outcomes including cosmetic appearance with this surgical approach as opposed to conventional surgical procedures.

As a principal Fertility Specialist at Melbourne IVF for over a decade and a cofounder of Create Fertility, he understands the complexities of infertility and provides an individualised approach to his care and management for his patients. His major forte of expertise in surgical management of infertility includes advanced laparoscopic surgery and management of endometriosis and fibroids.

His ongoing commitment in providing excellence in women’s health led him to become?an executive board member and a preceding Treasurer of AGES, being involved in many aspects of the medical and surgical management of women’s health issues in Australasia and internationally.

With Dr Najjar’s continual pursuit on improving patient recovery and wellbeing, his highly effective surgical techniques have been internationally recognised. This is evident through exclusive invitations as a guest speaker and presenter at prestigious medical events such as AGES Annual Scientific and Focus Meetings,?AAGL Global Congress, BIT Annual International Congress, SEUD Annual Congress, ISGE Workshops and many more.

Wherever you are on your journey, you will have a positive experience engaging with Dr Najjar, especially with his calm, reassuring approach. This is complimented by his detailed knowledge of the latest medical technologies to support you in achieving your desired outcomes.

Dr Najjar is also able to consult with patients in Arabic or German if preferred.

Course Content

Introduction (1/10)
Natural Fertility (2/10)
Causes of Infertility (3/10)
Female Causes (4/10)
Male Causes (5/10)
Female Investigations (6/10)
Male Investigations (7/10)
When to Refer to a Specialist (8/10)
Case Studies (9/10)
Conclusion (10/10)
Factors Affecting Fertility Quiz
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Factors That Shape Your Fertility Webinar & Q&A

Planning for a baby, or already trying? Learn what can influence your fertility.

Date: Wednesday 19 November 2025

Time: 7:00 PM AEDT

Location: Live via Microsoft Teams

Cost: Free

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