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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 Family Planning
Understanding your cycle and timing for conception
12 January 2024
The most important factor for conceiving naturally is timing. Understand your cycle and lear more about how to optimise timing of intercourse to get pregnant.
6 things Big Miracles taught us about fertility
16 May 2023
Big Miracles, a docuseries on fertility & IVF treatment, teaches us 6 key lessons about infertility, trying to conceive, and assisted conception.
Top 6 male and female fertility myths
8 May 2023
Debunk the top 6 male and female fertility myths. From age to lifestyle, learn accurate information on the IVF Australia blog. Get the facts!
Artificial insemination vs IVF and ICSI
3 May 2023
There are many different types of fertility treatment like IVF, IUI, ICSI, OI but what do they mean? Read more to find out.
Your Pre-Pregnancy Checklist
3 May 2023
Are you planning to get pregnant? A pre-pregnancy checklist can help you prepare for a healthy and successful pregnancy
Do you have heavy or prolonged periods? Menstrual disorders explained.
11 August 2021
The ‘Let’s Talk about Periods’ Series explores the common menstrual disorders, by fertility specialist Dr Iris Wang.
Donor conception in Australia today
1 August 2021
Today's Fertile Minds article discusses donor conception - the process, privacy regulations in Australia, legislation and more.
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.
Has the social stigma of assisted reproduction been beaten?
26 May 2021
One of the world’s first ‘IVFlings’, Rebecca Featherstone, shares her insight into how far we’ve come in destigmatising assisted reproduction in Australia.
Reflecting on one year as Group CEO of Virtus Health
12 May 2021
Kate Munnings has enjoyed her role as Group CEO of Virtus Health for just over a year - here are her reflections on the industry and how far we've come.
Are essential oils safe if you’re trying to conceive?
22 March 2021
Essential oils are viewed as safe and natural, but recent research suggests some may be hazardous. Are essential oils safe if you're trying to conceive?
Top Six Common Questions about Pregnancy
2 March 2021
Top questions about pregnancy answered by OBGYN and fertility specialist Iris Wang from IVFAustralia