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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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Can I have a baby if I have PCOS?
4 January 2021
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects many Australian women, so when it comes to falling pregnant, here’s what you need to know.
New miscarriage documentary aims to destigmatise pregnancy loss
29 December 2020
We are the proud partners of a new documentary due to be released on Stan in October 2020, the Misunderstandings of Miscarriage.
Finding support and speaking about pregnancy loss
15 October 2020
As someone who has experienced miscarriage, how do you navigate sharing the news with your own loved ones.
Getting Pregnant After 40, what are the chances?
10 October 2020
Let's explore the potential issues for women in their forties who are planning to have a child.
We need to talk about infertility
25 September 2020
15% of couples have difficulty conceiving, with most cases able to be helped by some form of fertility treatment. Read more about infertility on our blog.
Why is iodine important to preconception and pregnancy health?
16 August 2020
importance of iodine in preconception health and pregnancy
How can weight affect fertility?
13 August 2020
How much of an impact does weight have on fertility? Successful conception and a safe pregnancy are still possible. Read more on the IVF Australia blog.
Can diet fix PCOS to get pregnant?
8 June 2020
Studies have shown that weight loss and diet are the primary focus when it comes to managing PCOS
Fibs & facts – Male infertility today
30 April 2020
Conceiving a baby depends on several factors, but what many don’t know is that male infertility is the second biggest issue after a woman’s age.
Mediterranean diet – can it influence IVF results?
4 April 2020
The effects of a Mediterranean diet rich in omega-3 fish oil and vitamin D on fertility for women and couples undergoing In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF).
7 Fertility Lessons from People Who Have Been There
27 January 2020
7 fertility lessons from people who have been there, and what they wished they’d known before they started. Read more on our fertility blog.
Secondary Infertility: Falling Pregnant Again
20 January 2020
find out causes of secondary infertility and the struggle to conceive a second child
