ABOUT US - Embrace Fertility

Why Embrace Fertility?

Embrace Fertility means celebrating becoming pregnant, creating a family; growing a family tree. More than anything, each and every day, we want this for our clients, whichever way it comes to them. Embrace also means to hug. It is what we do with our partner, our children and our loved ones. An embrace is how people conceive, how they persevere when trying to conceive, how hope continues when the journey has been long. Finally, sometimes people under our care need to be embraced, figuratively held when things haven’t gone to plan, when there is a lot to lose, when fear outweighs joy, when a phone call makes all the difference.

These were our reasons for choosing Embrace Fertility in Adelaide as a name. However, each person who chooses to come to Embrace Fertility will attribute a different meaning, and after all a name is just a name. How hard we work to use our knowledge, experience, and care to help you conceive and have an ongoing pregnancy is what matters. We want you to see and experience this when you meet us. Each fertility doctor uses their own signature to commit to providing the best care they can. We want the hope and care in the Embrace Fertility name to truly reflect what we do in practice.

Meet Prof. Louise Hull

Gynaecologist / Fertility Specialist

Professor Louise Hull is an Adelaide fertility expert with global experience, a passion for what she does, and a determination to seek out and utilise the best fertility treatments available today. A qualified gynaecologist (MB ChB (Otago), FRANZCOG), Louise has the top specialist qualification in fertility (CREI). This means she has experience looking after people with complex fertility needs and the ability to collaborate with a network of fertility specialists nationally and internationally to optimise your care.

As a Professor in reproductive medicine with a PhD from Cambridge University, research has always been part of Louise’s fertility work, enabling her to critically evaluate new protocols, technologies and medications. She has also worked with the pharmaceutical industry and biotech companies, evaluating new IVF medications and technologies in clinical trials.

One of Prof. Hull’s primary research interests is endometriosis, and she is very proud that her formative papers investigating endometriosis have been well received internationally. She has also been instrumental in setting the global and national direction of endometriosis treatment and research, having participated in many international consensus groups on endometriosis and been invited to the 2018 Round Table by the Australian Minister of Health to formulate a National Action Plan for Endometriosis.

In recent years, Louise’s research has focused on improving treatments for women with recurrent implantation failure and recurrent pregnancy loss. She written many publications; regularly presents at national and international meetings, and is frequently asked to comment on aspects of reproduction in the media. Louise has hosted workshops, webinars and led specialist interest groups on implantation across the Asia-Pacific Region.

A major advantage of working both in both medical and research settings, is that Professor Louise Hull can continuously improve the treatment she offers with her in-depth understanding of any new fertility advances. On many occasions she has been able to adopt relevant advances in fertility treatment, which have led to successful pregnancy outcomes for those under her care.

Meet Dr Tran Nguyen

Gynaecologist (BMBS, MHA, FRANZCOG) / Fertility Specialist

Dr Tran Nguyen is a South Australian gynaecologist with a special interest in fertility and reproductive medicine. She completed her medical training at Flinders University and specialised in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (FRANZCOG) where she was recognised as an advanced laparoscopic surgeon. Dr Tran Nguyen is also a staff specialist at the Lyell McEwin Hospital and Modbury Hospital. She sees fertility and gynaecology patients in her private rooms at FBW Gynaecology Plus in Ashford. She has an academic appointment as an honorary clinical lecturer at the University of Adelaide and has experience establishing a surgical hospital, having completed a master’s in health administration (MHA) in Houston, Texas. Dr Tran Nguyen is excited to be working with Professor Louise Hull. She is passionate about providing optimal care for South Australian couples desiring fertility and provides the support and expertise necessary for a successful fertility journey.

Meet Dr Jeffrey Persson

MD FRANZCOG CREI / Fertility Specialist

With more than 20 years’ experience as a fertility specialist, Dr Jeffrey Persson believes genetics and endocrinology are the cornerstones of fertility treatment. He is also one of the few reproductive endocrinologists in Australia who can help men with azoospermia (zero sperm count), using the most sophisticated microscopic sperm extraction procedures. Jeffrey is also a leading expert in vasectomy reversal.

Dr Persson is focussed on attention to detail and applying his specialist expertise to develop the best approach to treatment. With research interests in genetics and male infertility, Jeffrey trained and worked in Amsterdam before obtaining his MD. In 1995, he received his Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, and his Certificate in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (CREI) with his thesis, ‘Genetic aspects of reproductive failure’.

He lectures at Sydney University, is actively involved in clinical research, and has published on the genetic aspects of infertility.

Meet Dr Monika Skubisz

Obstetrician & Gynaecologist / Clinical Researcher / Fertility Specialist

Dr Skubisz is an Obstetrician & Gynaecologist and Clinical Researcher with a passion for achieving optimal fertility and pregnancy outcomes through open-minded and caring medicine.

She completed medical school at The University of Melbourne and a PhD in Medicine through Monash University where she conducted clinical trials in novel treatment approaches to ectopic and molar pregnancies.

More recently she was a research fellow at SAHMRI where she helped investigate the role of folic acid and omega 3 supplementation in pregnancy.

She is an Honorary Senior Lecturer at the University of Adelaide and Steering Committee Member of the Australian Preterm Birth Prevention Alliance.

Dr Skubisz offers private Obstetric & Gynaecology care through her practice Glow Specialists at Ashford and is delighted to be able to assist couples in their fertility journeys together with the skilled and experienced team at Embrace Fertility.

Meet Dr Mandana Master

Obstetrician & Gynaecologist / Fertility Specialist

Dr Mandana Master started her career as a pharmacist before completing a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery through Flinders University.

She has obtained her specialist qualification in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with a special interest in fertility.

She is excited to be joining the highly skilled and passionate team at Embrace Fertility.

Dr Master is able to provide complete continuity of care for her patients as she also provides private obstetric care through Burnside Women’s health. She also holds a public appointment at the Women’s and Children’s hospital.

Dr Master believes is it a privilege to be part of a couple’s journey through fertility treatment and subsequent pregnancy care.

Meet Dr Rituparna Dutta

Gynaecologist / Fertility Specialist

Dr Rituparna (Ritu) Dutta is a South Australian Gynaecologist with a special interest in fertility.

Dr Dutta started her career in India where she practiced as a fertility specialist. Dr Dutta has since relocated to Adelaide and in 2022 completed her specialist training in Australia (FRANZCOG).

Dr Dutta is currently completing a Fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery at Flinders Medical Centre and has recently commenced her three-year fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (CREI).

Ritu has a special interest in Endometriosis and is passionate about providing care to people trying to conceive and assisting couples in their fertility journeys, together with the skilled and experienced team at Embrace Fertility.

We are honoured to have Dr Dutta as part of our team.

Meet Dr Sally Reid

Fertility Consultant / Specialist Surgical Gynaecologist
(MBBS; MRANZCOG; MRMed)

Dr Sally Reid is a Gynaecologist, with additional training in reproductive medicine and early pregnancy care. Her passion for the field began as a medical student, when a team of midwives in Whyalla encouraged her to deliver babies with them. Sally’s practice has grown from delivering babies, to helping to create them and she feels privileged to be involved in such an incredible part of life.

Sally understands that having the family you desire can be more complicated and stressful than expected. She strives to fully understand what factors are standing in the way of fertility, with her aim being to only use advanced treatments, like IVF, when necessary.

Dr Reid has specialist qualifications in Obstetrics & Gynaecology and was awarded a High Distinction for her Master of Reproductive Medicine through the University of NSW She heads the Reproductive Endocrinology service at the Royal Adelaide Hospital, enjoys teaching and is a Clinical Senior Lecturer at the University of Adelaide.

Sally’s special interests include;

Investigation and management of Subfertility and Recurrent Pregnancy Loss.
Endometriosis and Chronic Pelvic Pain
- Including minimally invasive surgeries.
Fertility Preservation for people diagnosed with cancer or other medical conditions that may cause subfertility, including severe Endometriosis and low egg count.
Hormonal conditions e.g. Menopause, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)

MEET THE TEAM

Our partnership with Genea Fertility

Embrace Fertility is proud to partner with Genea Fertility, combining local, personalised care in Adelaide with world-leading science and technology.

Your care is managed by our doctors and nurses at The Parade, Norwood, where you will have your consultations, scans and blood tests. When your treatment involves laboratory procedures such as egg collection, embryo transfer or intrauterine insemination (IUI), these are performed by our medical team within Genea’s state-of-the-art laboratories at St Andrews Hospital.

We’ve chosen to work with Genea because of their globally recognised expertise in embryology, advanced reproductive technology and consistently strong success rates. This partnership allows our patients to benefit from both continuity of care with our local team and access to some of the most sophisticated fertility science available.

World leading technology, delivered locally

Through our collaboration with Genea, patients have access to:

Geri® Time-Lapse Incubator
Developed by Genea’s embryologists, Geri® provides a stable, undisturbed environment for embryo development, with continuous monitoring without removing embryos from optimal conditions.
Proprietary Culture Medium
Genea has spent over 20 years developing its own culture medium, carefully designed to support the growth of eggs, sperm and embryos outside the body.
Advanced Embryo Selection
Using time-lapse imaging and comprehensive genetic testing, embryologists can select embryos with the highest potential for implantation and healthy development.
Day 5 (Blastocyst) Transfers
Genea pioneered routine Day 5 embryo transfers in Australia, improving selection and success rates.
Single Embryo Transfer
As leaders in introducing single embryo transfer, Genea continues to prioritise safer pregnancies while maintaining excellent outcomes.
Grow by Genea® App
A world-first digital tool that allows you to follow your embryo development on your mobile phone with images and videos captured within the Geri® incubator.

Learn more about Genea

A seamless patient experience

Our embryology team works closely with Genea’s laboratories, ensuring clear communication and transparency throughout your treatment. Patients are kept informed at every stage, with timely updates and support to help you understand what’s happening in the lab.

By combining Embrace Fertility’s personalised, local care with Genea’s cutting-edge technology and expertise, we’re able to offer a truly integrated approach to fertility treatment, designed to give you the best possible chance of success.

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