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Discover our latest blog articles on all things fertility.
One in six couples experience trouble conceiving, and we are working towards a future where everyone in the community has the opportunity to create a family. Our Fertile Minds blog provides fertility related information authored by our leading minds from across the Virtus Health group. Here you can find the latest research, studies and fertility related information to help you understand fertility - from planning right through to treatment and technologies.
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*All opinions expressed on the blog belong to the individual doctors, scientists and specialists, not the Virtus Health group.
Showing blog articles tagged with Family Planning
Nutrition and Fertility
27 March 2024
What you eat can improve, or harm, your fertility. Here’s what you need to know.
Your questions about polyps answered: Q&A with Dr Albert Jung
4 March 2024
Brisbane-based fertility specialist, gynaecologist and laparoscopic surgeon Dr Albert Jung answers your frequently asked questions about polyps.
5 things you need to know about slow sperm and low egg count
12 February 2024
5 things you need to know about navigating the ups and downs of conception with slow sperm and low egg count.
Here’s when the Big Miracles cast had their ‘baby ready moment’
5 February 2024
Here’s the moments Sheila, Courtney and Amelia – featured in Big Miracles Season 1 - knew they were ready to start trying for a baby.
This is how 1000 Australians knew they were baby ready
25 January 2024
We recently conducted a survey of 1000 Australians to learn more about what nudged them closer to parenthood, the findings unveil an array of insights.
Understanding your cycle and timing for conception
12 January 2024
The most important factor for conceiving naturally is timing. Understand your cycle and lear more about how to optimise timing of intercourse to get pregnant.
6 things Big Miracles taught us about fertility
16 May 2023
Big Miracles, a docuseries on fertility & IVF treatment, teaches us 6 key lessons about infertility, trying to conceive, and assisted conception.
Top 6 male and female fertility myths
8 May 2023
To set the scene for your pre-pregnancy journey, we bust the biggest myths and misconceptions about fertility with fertility 101.
What is fertility preservation?
5 May 2023
Learn about the fertility preservation options out there, to help you conceive at a later date.
Artificial insemination vs IVF and ICSI
3 May 2023
There are many different types of fertility treatment like IVF, IUI, ICSI, OI but what do they mean? Read more to find out.
Your Pre-Pregnancy Checklist
3 May 2023
Are you planning to get pregnant? A pre-pregnancy checklist can help you prepare for a healthy and successful pregnancy
Do you have heavy or prolonged periods? Menstrual disorders explained.
11 August 2021
The ‘Let’s Talk about Periods’ Series explores the common menstrual disorders, by fertility specialist Dr Iris Wang.
