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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 Pregnancy
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.
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.
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.
How low is too low when it comes to AMH?
8 April 2023
AMH test can give you an indication of your ovarian reserve compared to other women of a similar age
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.
Top Six Common Questions about Pregnancy
2 March 2021
Top questions about pregnancy answered by OBGYN and fertility specialist Iris Wang from IVFAustralia
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.
Is surrogacy possible in Australia?
3 January 2021
A guide to help you learn more about surrogacy and what the process involves in Australia.
Is delaying parenthood ruining my chances of conceiving?
29 December 2020
Effect of delaying parenthood on your chances of starting a family
New miscarriage documentary aims to destigmatise pregnancy loss
29 December 2020
We are the proud partners of a new documentary due to be released on Stan in October 2020, the Misunderstandings of Miscarriage.
Why do miscarriages happen?
29 December 2020
The healing power of a shared experience should not be underestimated and the only way to remove stigma from an issue, is to remove the secrecy.
Top 3 Miscarriage Myths
29 December 2020
Pregnancy loss can be a topic that is misunderstood, and many are surprised to learn how prevalent it is. Here we reveal the top 3 myths about miscarriage.