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.
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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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Stepping into IVF: The process before the treatment
3 October 2022
There are several steps that must be completed before beginning IVF.
An introduction to 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.
Baby-making sex myths: Fact or fiction
13 September 2022
Trying to have a baby can be a very different experience for different couples.
Busting the top 5 myths about endometriosis and fertility
13 September 2022
There are various misconceptions regarding endometriosis and infertility, and it is important to debunk some of these to allow a better understanding of this
Why all couples should consider Genetic Carrier Screening prior to conceiving
3 August 2022
Why all couples should consider Genetic Carrier Screening prior to conceiving
How artificial intelligence is improving IVF outcomes
25 May 2022
Improving IVF success through artificial intelligence. Read the latest technologies and science helping to increase chance of pregnancy.
Nutrition and Fertility
6 October 2021
What you eat can improve, or harm, your fertility. Here’s what you need to know.
Do you have heavy or prolonged periods? Menstrual disorders explained.
11 August 2021
The ‘Let’s Talk about Periods’ Series explores the common menstrual disorders, by fertility specialist Dr Iris Wang.
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.
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.
Has the social stigma of assisted reproduction been beaten?
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.
Reflecting on one year as Group CEO of Virtus Health
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.
