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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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Partner support through miscarriage
8 December 2020
Miscarriage is something that impacts both partners, with each individual trying to process their recent loss.
Sperm Donation: Giving the gift of life
29 November 2020
Considering donating sperm to help a family in need? Read our informative blog to see the steps invovled to donate sperm in your state.
Managing relationships during IVF
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.
Spotlight on sperm donation
22 October 2020
Who uses it? Who donates it? And what’s involved? Here is everything you wanted to know about this unique and common way of starting a family.
Finding support and speaking about pregnancy loss
15 October 2020
As someone who has experienced miscarriage, how do you navigate sharing the news with your own loved ones.
Getting Pregnant After 40, what are the chances?
10 October 2020
Let's explore the potential issues for women in their forties who are planning to have a child.
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.
Moving from Contraception to Conception
26 September 2020
If you’re just starting out or have been trying for a while, let our combined fertility expertise guide your path to pregnancy. Read more on our blog.
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.
Australian women are increasingly turning to egg freezing to protect their fertility
19 September 2020
Australian women are increasingly turning to egg freezing to protect their fertility
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.
