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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
Celebrating Our Silent Heroes on World Embryologist Day
25 July 2025
Celebrating Our Silent Heroes on World Embryologist Day
Can PGT help reduce recurrent miscarriage?
20 February 2025
Professor Gavin Sacks tells us how PGT works, who it can help and it's role in reducing miscarriage risk.
Endometriosis, female empowerment and going solo: In conversation with Angie Kent
19 February 2025
Angie Kent opens up about her solo fertility preservation journey.
How does an embryo get graded?
7 February 2025
Professor David Gardner tells us everything there is to know about how and why embryo grading occurs.
Pioneers of fertility innovation: in conversation with Prof David Gardner
23 July 2024
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.
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
