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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 Reproductive conditions
Is surrogacy possible in Australia?
3 January 2021
A guide to help you learn more about surrogacy and what the process involves in Australia.
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.
Why do miscarriages happen?
29 December 2020
The healing power of a shared experience should not be underestimated and the only way to remove stigma from an issue, is to remove the secrecy.
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.
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.
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.
A Man’s Guide to Fertility
11 June 2020
With Men’s Health Week upon us, let's discuss some tips, myths and facts about male fertility. 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
Male fertility issues – the most common cause of infertility after a woman’s age
1 April 2020
More about Male fertility issues
Fertility Terminology and Abbreviations
6 December 2019
Fertility talk’ can be littered with abbreviations, with OI, IUI, IVF and ICSI among the most commonly used, which can be confusing.
IVF Step by Step
31 July 2019
Want to know the step-by-step IVF process? Understand each stage and prepare for your fertility treatment. Discover the details on the IVF Australia blog.
