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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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Why You Don’t Need to Be Ready for Kids to Start Thinking About Fertility
22 June 2026
You don't need to be ready for children to start thinking about fertility. Learn why fertility awareness can help you make informed decisions about your futur
The Fertility Conditions Many Women Don’t Know They Have
22 June 2026
Explore common fertility-related conditions including endometriosis, adenomyosis and PMOS/PCOS, their symptoms and potential impact on fertility.
Why Men Need to Be Part of the Fertility Conversation Earlier
22 June 2026
Men are often left out of fertility conversations until later in the journey. Learn why earlier fertility education and testing can support informed decisions
Why Most Adults Feel Uninformed About Fertility
22 June 2026
Why do so many adults feel uninformed about fertility? Here's the reproductive health facts, fertility timelines and information many wish they'd known sooner
Why Fertility Education Starts Too Late
22 June 2026
Why do so many adults wish they'd learned about fertility sooner? Explore the fertility facts, timelines and reproductive health information often missed grow
Why Men Need to Start Thinking About Fertility Earlier Too
22 June 2026
Most men don't think about fertility until they're trying for a baby. Here's why understanding fertility earlier can make a difference.
What Nobody Tells You About Egg Freezing
22 June 2026
More women are considering egg freezing, but what does it actually involve? Here's what many wish they'd known before making the decision.
Why Modern Life Doesn’t Match Our Biological Clock
22 June 2026
Many people spend their 20s and 30s building a life, only to discover fertility doesn't always follow the same timeline. Here's why that matters.
Everything We Were Taught About Fertility Was Wrong
22 June 2026
Learn what school never taught you about fertility, including ovulation, fertility awareness, male fertility, reproductive health and fertility testing.
There’s No Longer One Way to Build a Family. Fertility Care Is Finally Catching Up.
22 June 2026
The idea of a "traditional" fertility journey is changing. Here's how donor conception, IVF, surrogacy and solo parenthood are expanding family building.
Why Nobody Talks About Male Fertility Until It’s a Problem
22 June 2026
Nobody talks about male fertility until there's a problem. Here's why sperm health, fertility testing and reproductive health deserve more attention.
Why Tracking Your Cycle Could Tell You More Than You Think
15 June 2026
Cycle tracking can help identify patterns in periods, ovulation and symptoms. Learn how tracking may support reproductive health and fertility awareness.