News
Find out more about the latest developments at TasIVF, plus state, national and global news on IVF and fertility issues.
MCRI study published in Nature Communications found ART effect on babies' genes is temporary
5 September 2019
Families come in many different forms Today the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute released a study, published in Nature Communications.
Innovative Artificial Intelligence tool pioneered by Australian scientists to increase success rates in IVF pregnancies gains international interest
24 May 2019
Press release on our innovative AI tool pioneered by Australian scientists to increase success rates in IVF pregnancies gains international interest
Endometrial scratch in IVF
24 January 2019
Carrying out “endometrial scratch”, in the month prior to an embryo transfer does not increase the chance of an embryo implanting.
Virtus Health present further evidence to support AI technology in embryo selection
11 October 2018
Ivy has been shown to predict which embryos have the highest likelihood of leading to a viable pregnancy.
Virtus Health partner with Business Chicks
27 September 2018
We’re proud to announce a new partnership between Virtus Health as Australia’s number one fertility provider and Business Chicks.
Investigation into the long term health effects of ICSI
15 August 2018
TasIVF welcomes the research to be conducted by Professor Robert McLachlan to investigate the long term health effects of ICSI and more.
Embryo donation the ultimate altruistic gift of life
27 November 2017
60Minutes program, Channel 9 last night, provided some insight into the sensitive and highly personal decision-making around embryo donation.
Virtus Health Australia’s leading Fertility group delivers patient care
12 September 2017
In response to media reports this week we would like to make it clear that the Virtus Health fertility specialists are leaders in their field as a consequence
Australian marriage equality
30 June 2017
Virtus Health believes that everyone should be treated equally and have the right to marry the person they love.
Poppy seed oil attracts undue media attention
19 May 2017
We recommend that young women with a short duration of unexplained infertility do still have a good chance of natural conception.
TasIVF welcomes ACCC involvement in ensuring information for IVF patients is clear
16 November 2016
TasIVF welcomes and supports the ACCC’s review of information provided by Australian fertility clinics on IVF success rates.
TasIVF applauds the women of Tasmania for their generosity
23 May 2016
Tasmanian women demonstrate extraordinary generosity in their willingness to donate their eggs to help other women have a chance for the family the desire.
TasIVF to open new clinic in Launceston
1 October 2015
TasIVF is extending its network of care, with a new clinic opening in Launceston by the end of October 2015.
TasIVF turns to US for donors
19 November 2013
The Mercury, 19th November 2013SPERM will be imported from the United States from next year because of a shortage of donors in Tasmania.