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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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Survey: How 1000 Australians Knew They Were 'Baby Ready'
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.
Fertility benefits of nuts and seeds
25 January 2024
Looking for a super simple way to boost your fertility? Try adding more nuts and seeds to your diet!
READYMOON: The new name for young Aussies celebrating the moment they are ready to start trying for a baby.
23 January 2024
Decided you want to become a parent? Discover how fellow Victorians are celebrating their Readymoon moment. Learn more on our blog with IVF Australia!
Understanding your cycle and timing for conception
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.
$3m federal government grant supports world-first IVF study
8 December 2023
Researchers from Virtus Health, healthtech startup 23Strands and Monash University, are studying how whole genome sequencing can improve IVF success.
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.
In conversation with Dr Rob Lahoud: all you need to know about PCOS
18 October 2023
Fertility Specialist Dr Robert Lahoud discusses what PCOS really entails for you and your fertility.
Sometimes, you need a little bit of help
5 October 2023
Sometimes, you need a little bit of help. As Your Fertility Family, our mission is to help you navigate the sometimes-bumpy road to conception.
Egg Freezing Success Rates
23 August 2023
Melbourne IVF goes through the numbers to see what you need to do to maximise your egg-freezing success rates.
Let’s hear it for the boys: Men’s mental health and infertility
4 July 2023
Understand the impact of infertility on men's mental health. Access insights and support strategies on the IVF Australia blog. Learn more from our experts.
Melbourne IVF’s clinical trial shows a 10% boost to developing ICSI embryos
3 July 2023
Australian-first IVF trial found added antioxidants to embryo culture media creates an increased 10% fertilisation rate for ICSI patients.
IVFAustralia's new AI algorithm sparks hope for infertile men in Australia
28 June 2023
A new AI tool brings hope to men who want a biological child of their own, but have no sperm in their semen. Read about the research, led by IVFAustralia.