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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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Showing blog articles tagged with LGBTQ

Melbourne IVF Donor Bank: Pioneers of Hope and Progress
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.
Written by
Virtus Health

Donor conception in Australia today
1 August 2021
Today's Fertile Minds article discusses donor conception - the process, privacy regulations in Australia, legislation and more.

Written by
Assoc. Prof. Peter Illingworth

What are my options for starting a family? The LGBTQ+ Guide
25 February 2021
Fertility and family planning for LGBTQ+ couples. Surrogacy, donor services, trans fertility options.

Written by
Dr Bronwyn Devine

Same-Sex Couples Wanting to Fall Pregnant – Why use a Fertility Clinic?
6 March 2015
We offer comprehensive donor programs that can assist lesbian couples or single women to conceive using donor sperm and support gay couples through surrogacy.

Written by
Prof. Michael Chapman