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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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How useful are home ovulation kits and fertility apps?
1 February 2020
Tracking your cycle on an app? Discover the effectiveness of home ovulation kits and fertility apps on the IVF Australia blog. Get expert insights today.
7 Fertility Lessons from People Who Have Been There
27 January 2020
7 fertility lessons from people who have been there, and what they wished they’d known before they started. Read more on our fertility blog.
Secondary Infertility: Falling Pregnant Again
20 January 2020
find out causes of secondary infertility and the struggle to conceive a second child
How to keep sexual intimacy alive when you’re trying for a baby
20 January 2020
As fertility providers, we see firsthand the impact of infertility on relationships. We asked a relationship expert for tips on how to maintain intimacy.
Coping with the festive season when you’re going through fertility treatment
11 December 2019
Feeling overwhelmed during fertility treatment this holiday season? Explore coping strategies on IVF Australia's blog. Seek support now.
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.
What not to say when talking about infertility
3 December 2019
Want to support loved ones on their fertility journey? Learn what not to say when talking about infertility. Read more on the IVF Australia blog.
Ways to Survive Festivities While Conceiving
19 November 2019
Explore expert tips for surviving the festive season while trying to conceive. Get practical advice on the IVF Australia blog. Find support today.
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.