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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.

Prefer video content over written? We've got you covered. Check out our Fertile Minds YouTube Channel.

*All opinions expressed on the blog belong to the individual doctors, scientists and specialists, not the Virtus Health group.

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Miscarriage_Couple

29 October 2020

Struggling to conceive is enough, but maintaining relationships while undergoing the ups and downs of fertility treatment has its own set of challenges.
Dr Joseph Sgroi

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Dr Joseph Sgroi

looking at the sunset

28 September 2020

If you have a male partner and are thinking about starting a family, it’s important to be aware of how male infertility could affect your journey.
Dr Hossam Elzeiny

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Dr Hossam Elzeiny

covid 19 restrictions

22 April 2020

Support and advice from Melissa Stephens, fertility counsellor at IVFAustralia
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pregnant couple

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.
Dr Tal Jacobson

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Dr Tal Jacobson

Coping with the festive season

11 December 2019

Many of my fertility patients express that they find Christmas the hardest time of the year.
dr alejandra

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Dr Alejandra Izurieta

Comparing IVF

3 December 2019

Women and couples who are trying to conceive have to navigate a series of predictable questions. Read more about what not to say when talking about infertilit
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How to survive the festive season when you're having trouble conceiving

19 November 2019

The festive season can be challenging for many people, particularly if you’re experiencing difficulties getting pregnant, as you navigate extended family memb
Tanja Faessler-Moro

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Tanja Faessler-Moro

Mum and dad with baby

31 July 2019

Our article will help you understand the IVF process step by step. What is IVF, where to start, what kind of tests are involved, consultation and IVF process.
dr shadi khashaba

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Dr Shadi Khashaba

man and woman

5 May 2019

If you’re struggling to conceive, it may give you some hope to know that Australians have access to medical advice and assistance in relation to fertility.
Dr Julie Whitehead

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Dr Julie Whitehead

pregnant couple

9 April 2019

From avoiding wearing tight pants to having intercourse every day, there are many myths and misconceptions about what men can do to improve their fertility. S
Dr Alex Polyakov

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Dr Alex Polyakov