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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 Sperm

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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

pregnant couple

9 April 2019

Want to know how to enhance fertility? Explore essential information about conception on the IVF Australia blog. From myths to misconceptions, read now!
Dr Alex Polyakov

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Dr Alex Polyakov

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.
Business Chicks

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Business Chicks

13 September 2016

Ever considered becoming a sperm donor? Explore the process with IVF Australia in our interview with a donor. Make a difference today.
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Male sperm donor - get a grip

3 February 2015

Making a sperm donation is one of the most generous things a man can do, as it gives others the chance to have a baby. To find out more, visit our website.
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Prof. Michael Chapman

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17 November 2013

Thankfully for the vast majority of people, post mortem sperm retrieval will never become a reality. Read more about this topic on our Fertile Minds blog.
Dr Ben Kroon

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Dr Ben Kroon

donation - do something great

8 June 2013

While the majority of Australians are aware of the need for blood and organ donation, the requirement for sperm donors is largely unknown.
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Virtus Health

Embryologists looking at embryos with embryoscope

24 September 2012

Advanced Embryo Selection Increases IVF Pregnancy Rates
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Dr Leeanda Wilton