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Associate Professor Alex Polyakov
MBBS, FRANZCOG, MClinEpid, MReproMed, MHealth&MedLaw, GradCertEBM

A flexible approach, from conception to delivery

Dr. Alex Polyakov is a Consultant in Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Reproductive Biology practicing in Melbourne.

While Dr Polyakov has broad experience in many aspects of obstetrics and gynaecology his sub specialties focus specifically on treatments in the following areas:

  • Pregnancy normal and high risk
  • Infertility
  • Endometriosis
  • Endometrial Abnormalities
  • Fibroids
  • Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding
  • Vasectomy and Reversals
  • Male infertility and abnormal sperm count
  • Polycystic ovary syndrome

As well as gynaecological conditions that may require surgery and experience in advanced laparoscopic techniques.

Qualifications

Undergraduate

  • Bachelor of Medicine
  • Bachelor of Surgery, University of Adelaide( MBBS)

Postgraduate

  • Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (FRANZCOG)
  • Masters of Reproductive Medicine with Distinction University of NSW, 2010 (MReproMed)
  • Masters of Clinical Epidemiology/Biostatistics with Distinction University of Newcastle 2010 (MClinEpid)
  • Graduate Certificate in Evidence-Based medicine (GradCertEBM)

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Appointments

Clinical Appointments
  • Medical Director, Melbourne IVF, Royal Women's Hospital, Parkville
  • VMO in Obstetrics,Gynaecology Royal Women's Hospital, Parkville
  • VMO in Reproductive Biology Royal Women's Hospital, Parkville
Private Hospitals Appointments
  • Medical Director, Melbourne IVF, Royal Women's Hospital, Parkville
  • VMO in Obstetrics,Gynaecology Royal Women's Hospital, Parkville
  • VMO in Reproductive Biology Royal Women's Hospital, Parkville

Other Appointments

Registrations
  • Full Specialist Registration Medical Board of Vic.
  • Medical Indemnity MIPS-M900047261
Professional Memberships
  • Australian Medical Association
  • Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
  • American Society of Reproductive Medicine
  • European Society of Human Reproduction

Publications

  • A survey study of endometrial receptivity tests and immunological treatments in in vitro fertilisation (IVF)
    Kieu, V., Lantsberg, D., Mizrachi, Y., Stern, C., Polyakov, A. and Teh, W.T. (2021),
    Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol
  • Recurrent implantation failure-It's time to get personal.
    Polyakov A, Teh WT, Rozen G.
    Fertil Steril. 2021 Sep 30:S0015-0282(21)01972-5
  • Faculty Opinions Recommendation of [Morris RS, F S Rep 2021 2(3):253-255]
    Polyakov A
    Faculty Opinions, 11 Oct 2021; 10.3410/f.740251206.793589039
  • Higher Doses of FSH Used for Superovulation Do Not Adversely Affect Embryonic Ploidy: A Randomized Controlled Trial (STimulation Resulting in Embryonic Aneuploidy using Menopur (STREAM) Trial)
    Shyamsunder A, Hardy T, Yazdani A, Polyakov A, Norman R, Hart R, et al.
    Fertility & Reproduction. 2021;3(03):108-14
  • Applying plastic surgery principles to ovarian tissue transplantation.
    Shen AY, Rozen WM, Polyakov A, Stern K, Rozen G
    Gland Surgery. 2021;10(7):2266
  • An algorithm to personalise the diagnosis of recurrent implantation failure based on theoretical cumulative implantation rate.
    Rozen G, Rogers P, Teh WT, Stern CJ, Polyakov A
    Human Reproduction. 2021;36(6):1463-8
  • Ovarian tissue grafting: Lessons learnt from our experience with 55 grafts.
    Rozen G, Avagliano S, Agresta F, Gook D, Polyakov A, Stern C
    Reprod Med Biol. 2021;20(3):277-288
  • How common is add-on use and how do patients decide whether to use them? a national survey of IVF patients.
    Lensen S, Hammarberg K, Polyakov A, Wilkinson J, Whyte S, Peate M, et al
    Human Reproduction. 2021;36(7):1854-61.
  • Sexual function in reproductive-aged women following radiotherapy: a cross sectional study [published online ahead of print, 2021 Nov 8]
    Lai S, Rozen G, Polyakov A
    Sex Health. 2021;10.1071/SH20227
  • Reporting success in ART: what is the best measure?
    Kieu V, Polyakov A, MClinEpid M, MHealth, MedLaw G
    Reproductive Health. 2021;23(1)
  • Social egg freezing and donation: waste not, want not.
    Polyakov A, Rozen G
    J Med Ethics. 2021 Jan 5:medethics-2020-106607
  • Freezing eggs for IVF: waste not, want not.
    Polyakov A, Rozen G
    Pursuit Magazine, University of Melbourne, Published Online: 10 January 2021
  • Experience with transplantation of human cryopreserved ovarian tissue to a sub-peritoneal abdominal site
    Gook D, Hale L, Polyakov A, Manley T, Rozen G, Stern K
    Human Reproduction. 2021;36(9):2473-83
  • Do serum progesterone levels on day of embryo transfer influence pregnancy outcomes in artificial frozen-thaw cycles?
    Volovsky M, Pakes C, Rozen G, Polyakov A
    Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics. 2020:1-7
  • Laparoscopic management of ectopic pregnancy after subtotal caesarean hysterectomy: A case report.
    Stephanie S, Lantsberg D, Mirmilstein V, Polyakov A
    Obstet Gynecol. 2020;64:826
  • Reduced live birth rates in frozen versus fresh single cleavage stage embryo transfer cycles: A cross-sectional study
    Teh WT, Polyakov A, Garrett C, Edgar D, Mcbain J, Rogers PAW
    International Journal of Reproductive BioMedicine. 2020;18(7):491
  • Comparing pregnancy outcomes between natural cycles and artificial cycles following frozen‐thaw embryo transfers.
    Pakes C, Volovsky M, Rozen G, Agresta F, Gardner DK, Polyakov A
    Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. 2020;60(5):804-9
  • Is it possible to apply trial outcomes to a real‐world population? A novel approach to External Validity Analysis.
    Agresta, F. , Fois, R. , Garrett, C. , Rozen, G. and Polyakov, A. (2019),
    Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol.
  • Secondary sex ratio of assisted reproductive technology babies
    Nathira Abdul Majeed, Charley Zheng, Alex Polyakov, Megan Pucci, Mohamed Hatta Tarmizi, Mie Mie Cho Win
    Asian Pacific Journal of Reproduction, Year 2019, Volume 8, Issue 2 [p. 88-92]
  • Use of intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) in normospermic men may result in lower clinical pregnancy and live birth rates.
    Sustar, K. , Rozen, G. , Agresta, F. and Polyakov, A. (2019)
    Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol.
  • Implications of the introduction of new criteria for the diagnosis of gestational diabetes: a health outcome and cost of care analysis.
    Cade TJ, Polyakov A, Brennecke SP. BMJ Open. 2019 Jan 4;9(1):e023293. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-023293.
  • Does nifedipine improve outcomes of embryo transfer?: Interim analysis of a randomized, double blinded, placebo-controlled trial.
    Ng KKL, Rozen G, Stewart T, Agresta F, Polyakov A.
    Medicine (Baltimore). 2019 Jan;98(4):e14251. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000014251.
  • A double-blinded, randomized, placebo-controlled trial assessing the effects of nifedipine on embryo transfer: Study protocol.
    Ng KK, Rozen G, Stewart T, Agresta F, Polyakov A. Medicine (Baltimore). 2017 Dec;96(51)
  • IS THERE A CORRELATION BETWEEN AMH AND MENSES RESUMPTION AFTER BREAST CANCER TREATMENT?
    G Rozen, C Zheng, F Agresta, C Garrett, K Stern, R Knight, A Polyakov
    ASIA-PACIFIC JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY (2016) 12, 131-132
  • Maternal vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy prevents vitamin D deficiency in the newborn: an open-label randomized controlled trial.
    C.P. Rodda, J.E. Benson, A.J. Vincent, C.L. Whitehead, A. Polyakov and B. Vollenhoven
    Clin Endocrinol (Oxf). 2015 Sep;83(3):363-8. doi: 10.1111/cen.12762. Epub 2015 Apr 8.
  • Prognostic significance of steroid receptor positivity and adjuvant progestogen use in endometrial stromal sarcoma.
    Cade TJ, Quinn MA, Rome RM, Polyakov A.
    Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol. 2014 Oct;54(5):453-6. doi: 10.1111/ajo.12245.
  • Prognostic significance of steroid receptor positivity and adjuvant progestogen use in endometrial stromal sarcoma.
    Cade TJ, Quinn MA, Rome RM, Polyakov A.
    Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol. 2014 Oct;54(5):453-6. doi: 10.1111/ajo.12245.
  • Comparison of ultrasonic shears and traditional suture ligature for vaginal hysterectomy: randomized controlled trial.
    Fitz-Gerald AL, Tan J, Chan KW, Polyakov A, Edwards GN, Najjar H, Tsaltas J, Vollenhoven B.
    J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2013 Nov-Dec;20(6):853-7. doi: 10.1016/j.jmig.2013.05.019.
  • Comparison of ultrasonic shears and traditional suture ligature for vaginal hysterectomy: randomized controlled trial.
    Fitz-Gerald AL, Tan J, Chan KW, Polyakov A, Edwards GN, Najjar H, Tsaltas J, Vollenhoven B.
    J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2013 Nov-Dec;20(6):853-7. doi: 10.1016/j.jmig.2013.05.019

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