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Latest press and news
Melbourne IVF fertility specialists propose an algorithm to personalise the diagnosis of repeated embryo implantation failure.
11 May 2021
Melbourne IVF fertility specialists propose an algorithm to personalise the diagnosis of repeated embryo implantation failure.
COVID-19 UPDATE: Lockdown lifted, but safety remains our priority
17 February 2021
COVID-19 UPDATE: Lockdown lifted, but safety remains our priority
COVID-19 UPDATE: Restrictions on elective surgery
13 February 2021
COVID-19 UPDATE: Restrictions on elective surgery
Important Update: recent media reports on COVID-19 and male fertility
22 January 2021
Recent media reports on COVID-19 and male fertility
Virtus Health invests in endometrial function research to improve IVF outcomes
21 October 2020
Melbourne IVF fertility specialist Dr Wan Tinn Teh has been selected to present her new PhD research in the form of a poster abstract, at this year’s American
Important update: media reports today about PGT
10 October 2020
News reports in the media today discusses issues surrounding non-invasive genetic testing with another healthcare provider
New research compares natural IVF cycles versus artificial cycles
21 August 2020
New research from the Melbourne IVF team compares endometrial preparation for frozen-thaw embryo transfers.
Melbourne IVF receives $168k funding for research
3 July 2020
We are delighted that Melbourne IVF researchers have been recognised by the FORWARD Initiative which funds important fertility research
Melbourne IVF welcomes new legislation making access to ART easier and fairer for all
5 June 2020
Melbourne IVF congratulates the new legislation by the Victorian Government, which removes mandatory police and child protection orders
Prospective randomized multicentre comparison on sibling oocytes comparing G-Series media system with antioxidants versus standard G-Series media system | Melbourne IVF
27 May 2020
Prospective randomized multicentre comparison on sibling oocytes comparing G-Series media system with antioxidants versus standard G-Series media system
Australian-first trial using the power of AI begins and welcomes back hopeful IVF parents
15 May 2020
Australian-first trial using the power of AI begins and welcomes back hopeful IVF parents
Melbourne IVF welcomes the lifting of the IVF ban
21 April 2020
Melbourne IVF welcomes the lifting of the IVF ban from COVID-19
COVID-19: Protecting your safety at MelbourneIVF
19 March 2020
Here are some steps to protect yourself from COVID-19
New research on antibiotic use and early pregnancy
21 February 2020
A new study published in The BMJ which suggests a common group of antibiotics in early pregnancy may increase the risk of major birth defects.
Melbourne IVF welcomes the Victorian Government’s removal of police checks for IVF patients
19 February 2020
Melbourne IVF welcomes the Victorian Government’s removal of police checks for IVF patients
Melbourne IVF launch ‘Get Me Pregnant!’, a new podcast series
4 February 2020
Melbourne IVF and Virtus Health launch ‘Get Me Pregnant!’, a new podcast series with Mamamia
A/Prof John McBain reflects on the pioneering work of his late colleague Sir Robert Edwards
5 November 2019
A/Prof John McBain reflects on the pioneering work of his late colleague Sir Robert Edwards
Virtus Health senior scientist winner of the 2019 Best Basic Science Award at the largest ART scientific meeting in the USA
16 October 2019
Women undergoing IVF could soon have a better chance of improving the quality of embryos.
Virtus Health partner with Business Chicks
27 September 2019
We’re proud to announce a new partnership between Virtus Health and Business Chicks, the country’s largest and most influential community for women.
Warning about the accuracy of fertility apps used by thousands of women to help in ‘baby making’
17 September 2019
New study warns about the accuracy of fertility apps used by thousands of Australian women who are trying to conceive.