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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 Fertility Care
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.
Progesterone and Pregnancy
20 April 2023
Why is progesterone supplementation used and can it help with natural conception rates as well? Visit our blog Fertile Minds.
Taking a pregnancy test and the tell-tale signs you’re expecting
5 February 2023
When you are trying to become pregnant, there can be a lot of anxiety around knowing when to take a pregnancy test. Read more on our blog.
Q&A with Professor David Gardner, the mastermind behind Virtus Health’s OneLab strategy
9 March 2021
Learn about the recent innovations in IVF laboratories, and the strategy set to achieve increased pregnancy success for patients
3 women on why they chose to freeze their eggs
12 January 2021
Read IVF Australia's blog article on egg freezing, where we explore first-hand stories of why women chose to freeze their eggs for future fertility.
Can I have a baby if I have PCOS?
4 January 2021
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects many Australian women, so when it comes to falling pregnant, here’s what you need to know.
Egg & embryo donation explained
4 January 2021
You’ve heard of sperm donation, but what happens when you need an egg? Here’s what you need to know. Read more about egg and embryo donation on our blog.
Managing relationships during IVF
29 October 2020
Struggling to conceive is enough, but maintaining relationships while undergoing the ups and downs of fertility treatment has its own set of challenges.
Moving from Contraception to Conception
26 September 2020
If you’re just starting out or have been trying for a while, let our combined fertility expertise guide your path to pregnancy. Read more on our blog.
We need to talk about infertility
25 September 2020
15% of couples have difficulty conceiving, with most cases able to be helped by some form of fertility treatment. Read more about infertility on our blog.