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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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6 January 2017

Read about preimplantation genetic screening (PGS), preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) and embryo screening on our Fertile Minds blog.
Dr Fleur Cattrall

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Dr Fleur Cattrall

13 September 2016

Interview with a Sperm Donor. why a man decided to donate his sperm.
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Egg Freezing

29 May 2016

While we can’t stop or reverse the ageing process, there are positive steps both genders can take to boost fertility and a successful pregnancy.
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 does lifestyle impact fertility

14 January 2016

What impact has my lifestyle had on my fertility? Understanding your own fertility
Dr Andrew Cary

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Dr Andrew Cary

Comparing IVF

15 August 2015

Do Asian & Caucasian women respond the same to IVF?
Dr Andrew Kan

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Dr Andrew Kan

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

IVF success rate

4 November 2014

interest in a clinic’s IVF success rates. But what do these figures really mean and how do you compare them between clinics
Peter Illingworth

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Assoc. Prof. Peter Illingworth

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22 July 2014

Five things you need to know about using donor sperm, eggs and embryos
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Dr Susan Winspear

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19 June 2014

Current study: Can acupuncture support IVF treatment?
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Assoc. Prof. Gavin Sacks

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23 February 2014

the procedure is used to help women preserve ovarian tissue and hopefully eggs
Dr Kate Stern

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Dr Kate Stern

Will IVF children be as healthy?

21 February 2014

In 2007 a local Melbourne paediatrician approached me curious about whether girls conceived through In-Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) and other Assisted Reproducti
A/Prof John McBain

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Assoc. Prof. John McBain

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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