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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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Showing blog articles tagged with Embryo
Pioneers of fertility innovation: in conversation with Prof David Gardner
24 July 2023
We sat down with the Group Director of ART, Scientific Innovation and Research, Prof. David Gardner, an esteemed scientist to discuss all things fertility.
Melbourne IVF’s clinical trial shows a 10% boost to developing ICSI embryos
3 July 2023
Australian-first IVF trial found added antioxidants to embryo culture media creates an increased 10% fertilisation rate for ICSI patients.
Does the collection of more eggs increase your chance of pregnancy from IVF?
5 April 2023
Is egg quantity an important determinant of IVF success?
How artificial intelligence is improving IVF outcomes
25 May 2022
Improving IVF success through artificial intelligence. Read the latest technologies and science helping to increase chance of pregnancy.
Preimplantation genetic testing for genetic conditions
25 January 2021
Everything you need to know about testing for genetic disorders, according to a doctor. Read more about why get tested, what tests are available and more.
Egg & embryo donation explained
4 January 2021
You’ve heard of sperm donation, but what happens when you need an egg? Here’s what you need to know. Read more about egg and embryo donation on our blog.
Australian women are increasingly turning to egg freezing to protect their fertility
19 September 2020
Australian women are increasingly turning to egg freezing to protect their fertility
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.
Embryoscope: the latest in early stage embryo development
22 May 2018
Embryoscope at IVFAustralia helps monitor the development of embryos using photography and technology
What is embryo screening and is it right for me?
6 January 2017
Read about preimplantation genetic screening (PGS), preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) and embryo screening on our Fertile Minds blog.
IVF & embryo donation – the gift of a family
7 May 2015
For couples who have had IVF treatment, they might need to decide what to do with excess frozen embryos
Third-party reproduction
22 July 2014
Five things you need to know about using donor sperm, eggs and embryos