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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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Self-care during IVF treatment
18 December 2018
When you’re on a fertility journey, looking after your own wellbeing can be challenging. Let’s explore the benefits of taking time out for you.
Written by
Elise Atkinson
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.
Written by
Business Chicks
Snapshot of Fertility in Australia
29 May 2016
While we can’t stop or reverse the ageing process, there are positive steps both genders can take to boost fertility and a successful pregnancy.
Written by
Virtus Health
What impact has my lifestyle had on my fertility? Understanding your own fertility
14 January 2016
What impact has my lifestyle had on my fertility? Understanding your own fertility
Written by
Dr Andrew Cary
Does contraception affect future fertility?
14 May 2015
Does contraception affect future fertility? Read more about factors that can affect your fertility, as well as those that cannot.
Written by
Dr Renee Verkuijl
15 years of IVF patients – how have women changed?
12 April 2014
The media is increasingly full of stories showcasing the latest 50 year old mum, or the celebrity who has undergone IVF.
Written by
Leita Fien
Fertility Preservation: Hope for the future
23 February 2014
the procedure is used to help women preserve ovarian tissue and hopefully eggs
Written by
Dr Kate Stern