About
Dr Mike Aitken - Pioneering Fertility Specialist and DOHaD Researcher
Dr Mike Aitken is a highly respected fertility specialist and co-founder of Fertility Specialists of Western Australia. With decades of experience in reproductive medicine, he has helped thousands of couples achieve their dream of parenthood while advancing research into the developmental origins of health and disease.
Training and Background
Dr Aitken graduated from the University of Western Australia in 1984 and completed his specialist training in obstetrics and gynaecology, becoming a Fellow of RANZCOG. He has dedicated his career to reproductive medicine, combining clinical excellence with a deep commitment to understanding how early life experiences influence long-term health outcomes.
Leadership and Professional Roles
Dr Aitken served as President of the National Association of Specialist Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (NASOG), demonstrating his leadership within the medical community. As a director and co-founder of Fertility Specialists of Western Australia, he has been instrumental in establishing one of Perth''s leading fertility practices.
Areas of Expertise
Dr Aitken has a particular interest in the Developmental Origins of Health and Disease (DOHaD), researching how conditions during conception and early pregnancy can influence the lifelong health of offspring. This research focus enhances his approach to fertility treatment, ensuring optimal conditions for healthy pregnancies and babies.
Why Patients Choose Dr Aitken
Patients choose Dr Aitken for his extensive experience, pioneering research interests, and compassionate approach to fertility care. His leadership roles and decades of practice ensure patients receive treatment informed by both clinical expertise and cutting-edge research.
Conditions Treated
- Male and female infertility
- Recurrent miscarriage
- Unexplained infertility
- Age-related fertility decline
- Ovulatory disorders
- Tubal factor infertility
- Endometriosis-related infertility
Services
- In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF)
- Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)
- Fertility assessments and investigations
- Ovulation induction
- Intrauterine insemination (IUI)
- Fertility preservation
- Preconception counselling