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COVID-19 Vaccination Rollout FAQ
2 March 2021
Queensland Fertility Group vaccine information for COVID-19
COVID-19 Update: We are open
11 January 2021
COVID-19 Update: Queensland Fertility Group is open. Read the latest COVID-19 update from QFG.
Important update: media reports today about PGT
10 October 2020
News reports in the media today discusses issues surrounding non-invasive genetic testing with another healthcare provider
QLD border restrictions and what it means for patients
24 August 2020
COVID 19 update - QLD border restrictions and what it means for patients and fertility treatment
Australian-first trial using the power of AI begins and welcomes back hopeful IVF parents
15 May 2020
Australian-first trial using the power of AI begins and welcomes back hopeful IVF parents
COVID-19 Update: We are here. We are ready.
20 April 2020
COVID-19 Update: For patients in-cycle or those considering Fertility Treatment, Queensland Fertility Group
COVID-19: Protecting your safety at Queensland Fertility Group
19 March 2020
Here are some steps to protect yourself from COVID-19
Queensland Fertility Group now offering Zip Money’s ‘buy-now-pay-later’ options
16 March 2020
Queensland Fertility Group now offering Zip Money’s ‘buy-now-pay-later’ options
QFG launch ‘Get Me Pregnant’, a new podcast series
4 February 2020
QFG and Virtus Health launch ‘Get Me Pregnant’, a new podcast series with Mamamia
Doctors caution shortcomings of UK egg freezing study
10 January 2020
Doctors caution shortcomings of UK egg freezing study
Mitochondrial Donation via IVF
7 November 2019
Virtus Health, leading fertility specialists are engaged in the consultation process with the NHMRC to ensure the best outcomes for patients.
A message from Queensland Fertility Group, a member of Virtus Health
6 November 2019
Queensland Fertility Group reassures patients that their confidential data is protected and our high priority.
Warning about the accuracy of fertility apps used by thousands of women to help in ‘baby making’
17 September 2019
New Australian study has found failures in the accuracy of many of fertility apps that may actually hinder pregnancy expectations.
Study suggests benefits of elective sperm freezing for men concerned about declining fertility
16 September 2019
New study shows benefits of elective sperm freezing for male fertility.
QFG welcomes the research MelbourneIVF Prof Gardner developed for the role of antioxidants in supporting embryo development
9 September 2019
Research from Professor Gardner have carried out demonstrating the important role that antioxidants play in supporting early embryo development.
New endometriosis report raises awareness about this common, yet under-recognised condition
5 September 2019
New endometriosis report by the AIHWÂ helps raise awareness about this common, but under-recognised condition.
MCRI study published in Nature Communications found ART effect on babies' genes is temporary
3 September 2019
MCRI released a study finding that any effect that assisted reproduction technology has on babies’ genes is largely corrected by adulthood.
Creating Rainbow Families
19 August 2019
Queensland Fertility Group shows support for rainbow families.
Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
3 July 2019
There has been some media coverage overnight about Ovarian hyperstimulation (OHSS) a long-standing and well-recognised complication of IVF.