Blog | Melbourne IVF

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.

Prefer video content over written? We've got you covered. Check out our Fertile Minds Youtube Channel.

*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

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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IVF Australia

donor

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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Virtus Health

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

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

Menstrual disorders - heavy or prolonged periods

11 August 2021

The ‘Let’s Talk about Periods’ Series explores the common menstrual disorders, by fertility specialist Dr Iris Wang.
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Dr Iris Wang

Fertility Specialist

Donor conception baby

1 August 2021

Today's Fertile Minds article discusses donor conception - the process, privacy regulations in Australia, legislation and more.
Peter Illingworth

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Assoc. Prof. Peter Illingworth

Menstrual disorders explained

1 July 2021

In this Fertile Minds article, we talk menstrual disorders and their affect on fertility - from irregular periods, painful periods, heavy periods and more.
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Dr Iris Wang

Fertility Specialist

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26 May 2021

One of the world’s first ‘IVFlings’, Rebecca Featherstone, shares her insight into how far we’ve come in destigmatising assisted reproduction in Australia.
Rebecca Featherstone

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Rebecca Featherstone

Relationship Manager

Kate Munnings, Group CEO

12 May 2021

Kate Munnings has enjoyed her role as Group CEO of Virtus Health for just over a year - here are her reflections on the industry and how far we've come.
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Kate Munnings

Group CEO, Virtus Health