Dr. Tamara Hunter

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Dr Tamara Hunter - IVF Doctor and Fertility Specialist in Perth Tamara returned to medical school in 2000 to achieve her dreams of becoming a doctor.

Dr Tamara Hunter completed an Exercise Science degree in 1996, graduating with first class honours. She worked as an Exercise Physiologist and Corporate Health Consultant in Sydney with such companies as Telstra, Lend Lease and Digital Computers. During this time she was a sought after speaker in the areas of stress management, body image, eating disorders, nutrition and exercise physiology, featuring in Cosmo women’s magazine, A Current Affair and Today Tonight. In 1999 Tamara assisted in the set up and operation of Sydney Heart Image, Australia’s premier interventional cardiology and preventative health centre alongside the well known cardiologist Dr Ross Walker. She graduated with Honours. Tamara returned to Perth in 2004 and is now working as an Obstetrician and Gynecologist. She has received 2 academic prizes for her work in pre-term birth and in-vitro maturation. Tamara is currently pursuing subspecialty qualifications in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. She is a public advocate for women’s and children’s health and is a mum herself.

15/10/2026

Pregnancy loss can leave a lasting imprint, even when the world around you moves on.

For some families, there are memories of a pregnancy they had imagined for months. For others, there are milestones, anniversaries and quiet moments that bring the loss back into focus.

As fertility specialists, we know that care doesn’t end with a diagnosis or a treatment plan. Compassion matters just as much when someone is navigating grief.

Today, we remember the babies who are no longer here and hold space for the families who love and miss them.

If this day is personal for you, there is no expectation to feel or grieve in any particular way. 🤍

15/10/2026

An evening of conversation, connection and shared learning in genetics and fertility care.

The Monash IVF WA Genetics & Fertility Educational Dinner brings medical practitioners together to discuss developments in the field and connect with colleagues.

Registrations close on 19 October.

Please note: this event is open to registered medical practitioners only.

09/10/2026

Fertility can be the first sign that something is happening elsewhere in the body.

That is why reproductive endocrinology looks beyond the ovaries, s***m and IVF.

It considers how hormonal systems interact, how they influence reproductive function and when a fertility concern may point to a broader endocrine issue.

A thorough assessment helps ensure treatment is guided by the full clinical picture, not just one test or one symptom.

08/10/2026

Embryo grading can help us describe what we see under the microscope, but it can’t predict the whole story.

A beautiful-looking embryo doesn’t guarantee an ongoing pregnancy, and lower-grade embryos can still result in healthy babies. 🤍

07/10/2026

IVF can become expensive very quickly, especially when additional tests, medications and add-ons are introduced.

Some are appropriate for particular patients. Others may add cost and complexity without meaningfully changing the chance of a live birth.

Patients should feel comfortable asking those questions before agreeing to anything additional.

Clear information is part of good fertility care.

28/09/2026

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24/09/2026

Having one child doesn’t always mean conceiving again will be straightforward.

Secondary infertility can happen for several reasons, including changes in egg quality, s***m health, fallopian tube function or uterine health.

Sometimes there’s more than one factor involved.

If pregnancy isn’t happening, it’s worth looking at the full picture rather than assuming everything should be the same as last time.

21/09/2026

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month is a reminder that cancer care extends beyond treatment itself.

Some cancer therapies can affect future fertility. When time and treatment plans allow, fertility preservation may give children and young people an opportunity to consider their reproductive future.

These conversations should happen early, with the oncology and fertility teams working together.

This month, we’re wearing yellow in support of children and families affected by cancer, and for the futures they are working towards.

18/09/2026

For most people planning a pregnancy, a balanced diet provides much of what the body needs.

Folic acid is the key supplement to start before conception and continue through the first trimester, helping reduce the risk of neural tube defects such as spina bifida.

A Mediterranean-style diet, with plenty of vegetables, fruit, whole grains, fish, lean meats, nuts, seeds and healthy oils, is a good foundation.

Your individual needs may differ, so speak with your doctor before adding other supplements.

16/09/2026

IVF has changed fertility care enormously. But having access to it doesn't mean it's automatically the right answer.

A good fertility consultation should give you more than a treatment plan. It should give you context, probabilities and choices.

The aim is to find the approach that makes sense for you, not simply the biggest intervention available.

Address

43 Richardson Street West
Perth, WA
6005

Website

http://www.drtamarahunter.com.au/

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