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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
What Everyone Should Know About Conception
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
Talking about infertility, a guide
28 February 2019
We ask the experts how, who and if you should tell when you’re undergoing fertility treatment – especially when it comes to the workplace.
Endometrial Scratching & IVF
5 February 2019
What is endometrial scratching, and can it increase your chance of having a baby? Does endometrial scratching increase your chance IVF success?
Fertility FAQ's
18 January 2019
Got questions about fertility? Here are the answers, according to a fertility specialist.
Is 2019 your year for a baby?
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.
How to mentally prepare for fertility treatment
9 January 2019
fertility treatment advice, preparation
Self-care during IVF treatment
18 December 2018
When you’re on a fertility journey, looking after your own wellbeing can be challenging. Let’s explore the benefits of taking time out for you.
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.
Snapshot of Fertility in Australia
29 May 2016
While we can’t stop or reverse the ageing process, there are positive steps both genders can take to boost fertility and a successful pregnancy.
Fertility Preservation: Hope for the future
23 February 2014
the procedure is used to help women preserve ovarian tissue and hopefully eggs
Children of IVF parents as healthy as those conceived spontaneously
21 February 2014
In 2007 a local Melbourne paediatrician approached me curious about whether girls conceived through In-Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) and other Assisted Reproducti
