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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.
IVF pioneer receives Honorary Life Membership
16 September 2019
Professor John McBain, founder of Melbourne IVF, received the FSA Honorary Life Membership for his contribution to the science of human reproduction and ART.
Study suggests benefits of elective sperm freezing for men concerned about declining fertility
16 September 2019
New research states elective sperm freezing should also be considered by men in regards to declining g fertility.
First-of-its-kind IVF research examines potential for antioxidants to improve pregnancy success
6 September 2019
Melbourne IVF Scientific Director Professor David Gardner explains the significance of investigating the role antioxidants play in early embryo development.
MCRI study published in Nature Communications found ART effect on babies' genes is temporary
3 September 2019
New research from the MCRI found that any effect that assisted reproduction technology has on babies’ genes is largely corrected by adulthood.
Melbourne IVF supports the investigation into the long term health effects of ICSI
14 August 2019
Melbourne IVF welcomes investigation into the long term effects of ICSI.
Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
3 July 2019
There has been some media coverage overnight about Ovarian hyperstimulation (OHSS) a long-standing and well-recognised complication of IVF.
ART services for all
3 July 2019
Victorian Government will improve access to ART for same sex female couples to use donated sperm, eggs and embryos.
Innovative Artificial Intelligence tool pioneered by Australian scientists to increase success rates in IVF pregnancies gains international interest | Melbourne IVF
24 May 2019
Innovative Australian technology which uses artificial intelligence to predict the likelihood of an individual IVF embryo leading to a viable pregnancy.
Endometrial scratch in IVF
24 January 2019
New research shows that endometrial scratching in the month prior to an embryo transfer does not increase the chance of an embryo implanting
First Australian pregnancy from embryos monitored with new time lapse imaging technology
25 March 2018
Australia's first pregnancy has been achieved from embryos that have been monitored and filmed using the next generation time lapse digital imaging technology
American Society for Reproductive Medicine grant Professor David Gardner the Distinguished Researcher Award
17 October 2017
Professor David Gardner, has become the second Australian to be acknowledged by the ASRM having received the Distinguished Researcher Award for his research
Virtus Health Australia’s leading Fertility group delivers patient care
12 September 2017
Virtus Health fertility specialists are leaders in their field as a consequence of the care they provide to their patients.