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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.

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same sex couple

17 April 2020

Paternity and maternity equality is important to consider when conceiving a baby in a same-sex relationship. Learn more from our IVF Australia experts.
dr raewyn tierney

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Dr Raewyn Tierney

woman on the beach

20 January 2020

find out causes of secondary infertility and the struggle to conceive a second child
Dr Hossam Elzeiny

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Dr Hossam Elzeiny

Mum and dad with baby

23 October 2019

Understand how lifestyle impacts fertility and ways you can test sperm and egg counts.
Dr Andrew Cary

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Dr Andrew Cary

Miscarriage_Couple

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.
Dr Weng Chan

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Dr Weng Chan

7 myths about trying to conceive

24 October 2018

We’ve partnered with Virtus Health to debunk seven common fertility myths. Read more about fertility myths on our blog Fertile Minds.
Business Chicks

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Business Chicks

 does lifestyle impact fertility

14 January 2016

What impact has my lifestyle had on my fertility? Understanding your own fertility
Dr Andrew Cary

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Dr Andrew Cary

Contraception and fertility

14 May 2015

Does contraception affect future fertility? Read more about factors that can affect your fertility, as well as those that cannot.
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Dr Renee Verkuijl

trying

6 March 2015

Why should same-sex couples choose a fertility clinic for family planning? IVF Australia supports members of the LGBTQI community. Explore options today.
michael chapman

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Prof. Michael Chapman

flower with hands

22 July 2014

Five things you need to know about using donor sperm, eggs and embryos
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Dr Susan Winspear

friends with flowers on face ovarian

23 February 2014

the procedure is used to help women preserve ovarian tissue and hopefully eggs
Dr Kate Stern

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Dr Kate Stern

Embryologists looking at embryos with embryoscope

24 September 2012

Advanced Embryo Selection Increases IVF Pregnancy Rates
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Dr Leeanda Wilton