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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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Here’s when the Big Miracles cast had their ‘baby ready moment’
5 February 2024
Here’s the moments Sheila, Courtney and Amelia – featured in Big Miracles Season 1 - knew they were ready to start trying for a baby.
Egg Freezing Side Effects
8 December 2023
As egg freezing becomes increasingly popular, learning about the side effects is essential before your treatment.
Sometimes, you need a little bit of help
5 October 2023
Sometimes, you need a little bit of help. As Your Fertility Family, our mission is to help you navigate the sometimes-bumpy road to conception.
6 things Big Miracles taught us about fertility
16 May 2023
Big Miracles, a docuseries on fertility & IVF treatment, teaches us 6 key lessons about infertility, trying to conceive, and assisted conception.
Progesterone and Pregnancy
20 April 2023
Why is progesterone supplementation used and can it help with natural conception rates as well? Visit our blog Fertile Minds.
How low is too low when it comes to AMH?
8 April 2023
AMH test can give you an indication of your ovarian reserve compared to other women of a similar age
Does the collection of more eggs increase your chance of pregnancy from IVF?
5 April 2023
Is egg quantity an important determinant of IVF success?
Taking a pregnancy test and the tell-tale signs you’re expecting
5 February 2023
When you are trying to become pregnant, there can be a lot of anxiety around knowing when to take a pregnancy test. Read more on our blog.
Q&A with Professor David Gardner, the mastermind behind Virtus Health’s OneLab strategy
9 March 2021
Learn about the recent innovations in IVF laboratories, and the strategy set to achieve increased pregnancy success for patients
Preimplantation genetic testing for genetic conditions
25 January 2021
Everything you need to know about testing for genetic disorders, according to a doctor. Read more about why get tested, what tests are available and more.
Egg Freezing Success Story
15 January 2021
You might have a top-shelf full of anti-aging products, but when it comes to fertility, it's time to talk about egg-freezing.
Egg Freezing - No insurance policy, but is it better than doing nothing?
15 January 2021
Is egg freezing better than doing nothing?