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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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![Busting the top 5 myths about endometriosis and fertility](https://www.ivf.com.au/sites/ivfa/files/styles/virtus_wide_m/public/2022-09/1.png?h=6ccbd5d1&itok=IoUQ6YnZ)
Busting the top 5 myths about endometriosis and fertility
13 September 2022
![Dr Vanessa Ross](https://www.ivf.com.au/sites/ivfa/files/styles/virtus_square_s/public/2022-09/Vanessa_Screen%20Grab.jpg?h=92f05747&itok=HV2WOcC9)
Written by
Dr Vanessa Ross
![genetic testing](https://www.ivf.com.au/sites/ivfa/files/styles/virtus_wide_m/public/2022-08/Untitled%20design%20%281%29%20%281%29.png?h=9abd62af&itok=zNFVqcCo)
Why all couples should consider Genetic Carrier Screening prior to conceiving
3 August 2022
![Janan Karatas](https://www.ivf.com.au/sites/ivfa/files/styles/virtus_square_s/public/2022-09/headshot.jpg?h=57024e64&itok=nUr0MTMg)
Written by
Dr Janan Karatas
Clinical Genetics Services Manager
![Embryologists looking at embryos with embryoscope](https://www.ivf.com.au/sites/ivfa/files/styles/virtus_wide_m/public/2019-10/facilities_creating_success_hero_banner.jpg?itok=um9CxFrt)
How artificial intelligence is improving IVF outcomes
25 May 2022
![Peter Illingworth](https://www.ivf.com.au/sites/ivfa/files/styles/virtus_square_s/public/2020-12/peter%20illingworth.jpg?itok=r2ZcRXKY)
Written by
Assoc. Prof. Peter Illingworth
![Menstrual disorders - heavy or prolonged periods](https://www.ivf.com.au/sites/ivfa/files/styles/virtus_wide_m/public/2021-08/Menstrual%20article%20%281%29.jpg?h=72f483ee&itok=n0ZxXND-)
Do you have heavy or prolonged periods? Menstrual disorders explained.
11 August 2021
![dr iris wang](https://www.ivf.com.au/sites/ivfa/files/styles/virtus_square_s/public/2019-09/iris_wang_photo.jpg?itok=_F-rw5AU)
Written by
Dr Iris Wang
Fertility Specialist
![Donor conception baby](https://www.ivf.com.au/sites/ivfa/files/styles/virtus_wide_m/public/2021-07/Donor%20conception%20article.jpg?h=72f483ee&itok=mx8m-pHB)
Donor conception in Australia today
1 August 2021
![Peter Illingworth](https://www.ivf.com.au/sites/ivfa/files/styles/virtus_square_s/public/2020-12/peter%20illingworth.jpg?itok=r2ZcRXKY)
Written by
Assoc. Prof. Peter Illingworth
![Menstrual disorders explained](https://www.ivf.com.au/sites/ivfa/files/styles/virtus_wide_m/public/2021-07/nine-koepfer-zosE9lAYQlo-unsplash.jpg?h=5ce944c9&itok=vsOscGQp)
Menstrual disorders explained
1 July 2021
![dr iris wang](https://www.ivf.com.au/sites/ivfa/files/styles/virtus_square_s/public/2019-09/iris_wang_photo.jpg?itok=_F-rw5AU)
Written by
Dr Iris Wang
Fertility Specialist
![ryoji-iwata-IBaVuZsJJTo-unsplash.jpg](https://www.ivf.com.au/sites/ivfa/files/styles/virtus_wide_m/public/2022-08/TFC%20-%201200x628px%20%28600%20%C3%97%20314px%29%20%281%29.jpg?h=5b470aab&itok=Z9AsvxuY)
Has the social stigma of assisted reproduction been beaten?
26 May 2021
![Rebecca Featherstone](https://www.ivf.com.au/sites/ivfa/files/styles/virtus_square_s/public/2021-05/Rebecca%20Featherstone%20Headshot_0.jpg?h=de6a4d00&itok=2e6E2Nky)
Written by
Rebecca Featherstone
Relationship Manager
![Kate Munnings, Group CEO](https://www.ivf.com.au/sites/ivfa/files/styles/virtus_wide_m/public/2021-05/Copy%20of%20Copy%20of%20Kate_V2%20%281%29.jpg?h=e1354ddf&itok=vm_ENttP)
Reflecting on one year as Group CEO of Virtus Health
12 May 2021
![Kate Munnings](https://www.ivf.com.au/sites/ivfa/files/styles/virtus_square_s/public/2021-05/Kate%20Munnings%20Headshot%20-%20CURRENT.jpg?h=1834a901&itok=XHixROKU)
Written by
Kate Munnings
Group CEO, Virtus Health
![Mother's day](https://www.ivf.com.au/sites/ivfa/files/styles/virtus_wide_m/public/2021-05/How%20to%20cope%20-%20woman%20lifestyle_0.jpg?h=07adfd73&itok=6vGt2c_I)
How to cope on Mother’s Day this year if you’re struggling to conceive
5 May 2021
![Melissa Stephens](https://www.ivf.com.au/sites/ivfa/files/styles/virtus_square_s/public/2021-05/RB5U3350%20MELISSA%20recoloured.jpg?h=2e867e32&itok=7Pu6MV8n)
Written by
Melissa Stephens
![Essential Oils and Pregnancy](https://www.ivf.com.au/sites/ivfa/files/styles/virtus_wide_m/public/2021-03/christin-hume-0MoF-Fe0w0A-unsplash.jpg?h=2c680150&itok=oKQ87sPJ)
Are essential oils safe if you’re trying to conceive?
22 March 2021
Written by
Virtus Health
![OneLab IVF innovation](https://www.ivf.com.au/sites/ivfa/files/styles/virtus_wide_m/public/2021-03/OneLab%20Blog.jpg?h=c66d06c9&itok=TIObamdu)
Q&A with Professor David Gardner, the mastermind behind Virtus Health’s OneLab strategy
9 March 2021
Written by
Virtus Health
![top questions about pregnancy](https://www.ivf.com.au/sites/ivfa/files/styles/virtus_wide_m/public/2021-03/Top%20questions%20pregnancy.jpg?h=f2fcf546&itok=Tq3OoHN-)
Top Six Common Questions about Pregnancy
2 March 2021
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Virtus Health