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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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Fertility FAQ's
18 January 2019
Got questions about fertility? Here are the answers, according to a fertility specialist.
Is 2019 your year for a baby?
16 January 2019
Let’s make this year your year and join the Four Week Fertility Program. Read more about our Four Week Fertility Program on our fertility blog.
How to mentally prepare for fertility treatment
9 January 2019
fertility treatment advice, preparation
Meet the Real Life Nina Proudmans
4 January 2019
For these three fertility specialists, helping their patients to have “the joyful experience of becoming a parent” is all in a day’s work.
Self-care during IVF treatment
18 December 2018
When you’re on a fertility journey, looking after your own wellbeing can be challenging. Let’s explore the benefits of taking time out for you.
Is Karyomapping suitable for me?
28 November 2018
Genetic disorders (depending on their severity) can have a devastating psychological, social and economic impact on entire families.
Conceived by IVF or not, don’t you believe your child is brilliant?
26 October 2018
Every parent wants the best for their children. For some parents, this can translate into a tendency to believe their child is super-smart. Why?
7 myths about trying to conceive
24 October 2018
We’ve partnered with Virtus Health to debunk seven common fertility myths. Read more about fertility myths on our blog Fertile Minds.
4 Fertility Doctors Who Went Through IVF
17 July 2018
These 4 fertility doctors all went through IVF. Here’s what they learned. Read more on our fertility blog.
Embryoscope: the latest in early stage embryo development
22 May 2018
Embryoscope at IVFAustralia helps monitor the development of embryos using photography and technology