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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.

Showing blog articles tagged with Family Planning

nutrition and fertility

27 March 2024

What you eat can improve, or harm, your fertility. Here’s what you need to know.
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Big Miracles Maddie and Nathan

4 March 2024

Brisbane-based fertility specialist, gynaecologist and laparoscopic surgeon Dr Albert Jung answers your frequently asked questions about polyps.
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slow sperm low egg count

12 February 2024

Discover 5 tips on how to fall pregnant with slow sperm and low egg count. Learn about IVF success rates with our IVF & Fertility Blog Australia.
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Big Miracles

5 February 2024

Relive the moments Sheila, Courtney and Amelia from Big Miracles Season 1 knew they were ready to have a baby. Read our IVF & Fertility Blog Australia.
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Ready When You Are

25 January 2024

Wondering what motivates Australians to get pregnant? Our survey reveals key factors driving the desire for a baby. Read our IVF & Fertility Blog Australia.
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What is infertility?

12 January 2024

The most important factor for conceiving naturally is timing. Understand your cycle and lear more about how to optimise timing of intercourse to get pregnant.
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13 November 2023

Creating a family is a deeply personal journey, and for many, it may require the assistance of donated eggs, sperm, or embryos.
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6 things Big Miracles taught us about infertility

16 May 2023

Big Miracles, a docuseries on fertility & IVF treatment, teaches us 6 key lessons about infertility, trying to conceive, and assisted conception.
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8 May 2023

Debunk the top 6 male and female fertility myths. From age to lifestyle, learn accurate information on the IVF Australia blog. Get the facts!
Dr Abigail Evans

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Dr Abigail Evans

young woman looking at her laptop screen searching for egg freezing

5 May 2023

Learn about the fertility preservation options out there, to help you conceive at a later date.
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Dr Violet Kieu

pregnant couple

3 May 2023

There are many different types of fertility treatment like IVF, IUI, ICSI, OI but what do they mean? Read more to find out.
Dr Ujvala Rao

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Dr Ujvala Rao

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3 May 2023

Are you planning to get pregnant? A pre-pregnancy checklist can help you prepare for a healthy and successful pregnancy
Dr Kath Whitton

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Dr Kath Whitton