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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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*All opinions expressed on the blog belong to the individual doctors, scientists and specialists, not the Virtus Health group.

Showing blog articles tagged with Egg

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23 October 2025

The follicular phase of your menstrual cycle is crucial for a fertility. Find out what it is, when it happens, and why it matters for successful conception.
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Dr Eva Kretowicz

Fertility Specialist

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22 September 2025

The luteal phase is a key part of your period cycle which prepares your uterus for a possible pregnancy.
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7 March 2025

Dr Dave Listijono from Big Miracles, talks through what a low egg reserve means, and how it can affect your chances of having a successful pregnancy.
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Dr Dave Listijono

Fertility Specialist

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12 February 2024

Discover 5 tips on how to fall pregnant with slow sperm and low egg count. Learn about IVF success rates with our IVF & Fertility Blog Australia.
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6 things Big Miracles taught us about infertility

16 May 2023

Big Miracles, a docuseries on fertility & IVF treatment, teaches us 6 key lessons about infertility, trying to conceive, and assisted conception.
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AMH test - is it reliable?

8 April 2023

AMH test can give you an indication of your ovarian reserve compared to other women of a similar age
Dr Manny Mangat

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Dr Manny Mangat

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5 April 2023

Is egg quantity an important determinant of IVF success?
Dr Christos Venetis

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Dr Christos Venetis

Menstrual disorders - heavy or prolonged periods

11 August 2021

The ‘Let’s Talk about Periods’ Series explores the common menstrual disorders, by fertility specialist Dr Iris Wang.
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Written by

Dr Iris Wang

Fertility Specialist

Menstrual disorders explained

1 July 2021

In this Fertile Minds article, we talk menstrual disorders and their affect on fertility - from irregular periods, painful periods, heavy periods and more.
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Written by

Dr Iris Wang

Fertility Specialist

egg donation

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.
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29 December 2020

Pregnancy loss can be a topic that is misunderstood, and many are surprised to learn how prevalent it is. Here we reveal the top 3 myths about miscarriage.
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woman and baby

10 October 2020

Let's explore the potential issues for women in their forties who are planning to have a child.
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Assoc. Prof. Peter Illingworth