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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 Relationship

couple with fire

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.
Dr Joseph Sgroi

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Dr Joseph Sgroi

women on Hammock

5 August 2020

How best to communicate with a couple that’s having difficulties starting a family? Read more about this sensitive topic on our blog.
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3 women froze their eggs

26 May 2020

How much do you know about your fertility? Is having a family something you’ve considered, but haven’t really given much thought to?
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covid 19 restrictions

22 April 2020

Support and advice from Melissa Stephens, fertility counsellor at IVFAustralia
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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.
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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

happy couple

20 January 2020

As fertility providers, we see firsthand the impact of infertility on relationships. We asked a relationship expert for tips on how to maintain intimacy.
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Coping with the festive season

11 December 2019

Feeling overwhelmed during fertility treatment this holiday season? Explore coping strategies on IVF Australia's blog. Seek support now.
dr alejandra

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Dr Alejandra Izurieta

Comparing IVF

3 December 2019

Want to support loved ones on their fertility journey? Learn what not to say when talking about infertility. Read more on the IVF Australia blog.
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How to survive the festive season when you're having trouble conceiving

19 November 2019

Explore expert tips for surviving the festive season while trying to conceive. Get practical advice on the IVF Australia blog. Find support today.
Tanja Faessler-Moro

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Tanja Faessler-Moro

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