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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 Treatments
Managing pain after coronavirus ban cancels gynaecology surgery
17 April 2020
Pain management advice
Paternity, Maternity, Equality
17 April 2020
Read IVF Australia's blog to learn about the process of conceiving a baby in a same sex relationship. We are proud supporters of rainbow families.
How useful are home ovulation kits and fertility apps?
1 February 2020
know more about conception and ovulation kits
Coping with the festive season when you’re going through fertility treatment
11 December 2019
Many of my fertility patients express that they find Christmas the hardest time of the year.
Fertility Terminology and Abbreviations
6 December 2019
Fertility talk’ can be littered with abbreviations, with OI, IUI, IVF and ICSI among the most commonly used, which can be confusing.
Fertility Forensics: Understanding your own fertility
23 October 2019
Understand how lifestyle impacts fertility and ways you can test sperm and egg counts.
10 Most Common Miscarriage Questions
14 October 2019
Miscarriages are a lot more common than most people think, with one in six pregnancies ending before week 20. Read more about miscarriage on our blog.
The future of fertility
8 October 2019
Developments in fertility are helping more people become parents. And freezing eggs can help increase a woman’s chances of conceiving in the future.
IVF Step by Step
31 July 2019
Our article will help you understand the IVF process step by step. What is IVF, where to start, what kind of tests are involved, consultation and IVF process.
Who can help if we’re not getting pregnant?
5 May 2019
If you’re struggling to conceive, it may give you some hope to know that Australians have access to medical advice and assistance in relation to fertility.
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.