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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.

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 Reproductive conditions

Woman

29 May 2026

Fertility after 35 is increasingly common. Learn how age affects fertility, when to seek advice, and what options are available to support pregnancy.
Sonal

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Dr Sonal Karia

Fertility Specialist

Period tracking

30 July 2025

Learn about the different phases of the menstruation cycle and why tracking these phases matter when trying to fall pregnant
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Billie & Shannon

25 February 2025

Dr Ujvala Rao explains what MRKH Syndrome is and how it impacts a woman's fertility.
Dr Ujvala Rao

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Dr Ujvala Rao

Woman thinking

2 October 2024

Fertility testing is key to understanding your reproductive health and identifying potential challenges in conception.
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Endometriosis

2 April 2024

Affecting 1 in 7 Australian women, understand the four stages of endometriosis on the IVF Australia blog. Gain insights into diagnosis and treatment today.
Dr Ujvala Rao

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Dr Ujvala Rao

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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PCOS

18 October 2023

Fertility Specialist Dr Robert Lahoud discusses what PCOS really entails for you and your fertility.
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20 April 2023

Why is progesterone supplementation used and can it help with natural conception rates as well? Visit our blog Fertile Minds.
Dr Kokum Jayasinghe

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Dr Kokum Jayasinghe

Ovulation Induction

3 October 2022

Ovulation induction is a minimally invasive fertility treatment and is often used as the first step for people seeking help to fall pregnant.
Dr Alice Huang

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Dr Alice Huang

Busting the top 5 myths about endometriosis and fertility

13 September 2022

Discover the truth behind endometriosis and fertility myths. IVF Australia busts the top 5 myths on our blog. Get the facts from our experts now!
Dr Vanessa Ross

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Dr Vanessa Ross

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.
dr iris wang

Written by

Dr Iris Wang

Fertility Specialist