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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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Showing blog articles tagged with Male infertility
5 things you need to know about slow sperm and low egg count
12 February 2024
5 things you need to know about navigating the ups and downs of conception with slow sperm and low egg count.
Let’s hear it for the boys: Men’s mental health and infertility
4 July 2023
With 1 in 3 IVF cycles in Australia caused by male-factor infertility, it’s about time we shift the lens to break down the stigma around men’s mental health
Melbourne IVF’s clinical trial shows a 10% boost to developing ICSI embryos
3 July 2023
Australian-first IVF trial found added antioxidants to embryo culture media creates an increased 10% fertilisation rate for ICSI patients.
IVFAustralia's new AI algorithm sparks hope for infertile men in Australia
28 June 2023
A new AI tool brings hope to men who want a biological child of their own, but have no sperm in their semen. Read about the research, led by IVFAustralia.
Understanding male infertility
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.
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.
Does Male Fertility Decline Over Time?
4 September 2020
It’s common knowledge that women’s fertility decreases with age, but recent studies have indicated that the biological clock is a reality for both sexes.
A Man’s Guide to Fertility
11 June 2020
With Men’s Health week upon us, it seems timely to dispel some myths and discuss some tips about men’s fertility.
Fibs & facts – Male infertility today
30 April 2020
Conceiving a baby depends on several factors, but what many don’t know is that male infertility is the second biggest issue after a woman’s age.
Male fertility issues – the most common cause of infertility after a woman’s age
1 April 2020
More about Male fertility issues
