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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

How to survive the festive season when you're having trouble conceiving

19 November 2019

The festive season can be challenging for many people, particularly if you’re experiencing difficulties getting pregnant, as you navigate extended family memb
Tanja Faessler-Moro

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Tanja Faessler-Moro

smoking and fertility

9 June 2019

For adults who smoke, quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do, not only if you are trying to conceive but also for your future health.
Dr Raelia Lew

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Dr Raelia Lew

pregnant couple

9 April 2019

From avoiding wearing tight pants to having intercourse every day, there are many myths and misconceptions about what men can do to improve their fertility. S
Dr Alex Polyakov

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Dr Alex Polyakov

Chubby cheek baby

18 January 2019

Got questions about fertility? Here are the answers, according to a fertility specialist.
Dr Melissa Luckensmeyer

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Dr Melissa Luckensmeyer

Couple by the water

16 January 2019

Let’s make this year your year and join the Four Week Fertility Program. Read more about our Four Week Fertility Program on our fertility blog.
Peter Illingworth

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Assoc. Prof. Peter Illingworth

super hero reveal

4 January 2019

For these three fertility specialists, helping their patients to have “the joyful experience of becoming a parent” is all in a day’s work.
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Chubby cheek baby

26 October 2018

Every parent wants the best for their children. For some parents, this can translate into a tendency to believe their child is super-smart. Why?
Dr Lyndon Hale

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Dr Lyndon Hale

7 myths about trying to conceive

24 October 2018

We’ve partnered with Virtus Health to debunk seven common fertility myths. Read more about fertility myths on our blog Fertile Minds.
Business Chicks

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Business Chicks

 does lifestyle impact fertility

14 January 2016

What impact has my lifestyle had on my fertility? Understanding your own fertility
Dr Andrew Cary

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Dr Andrew Cary

Comparing IVF

15 August 2015

Do Asian & Caucasian women respond the same to IVF?
Dr Andrew Kan

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Dr Andrew Kan

Contraception and fertility

14 May 2015

Does contraception affect future fertility? Read more about factors that can affect your fertility, as well as those that cannot.
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Dr Renee Verkuijl