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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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What are my options for starting a family? The LGBTQ+ Guide
25 February 2021
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Dr Bronwyn Devine
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Preimplantation genetic testing for genetic conditions
25 January 2021
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Virtus Health
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Egg Freezing Success Story
15 January 2021
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Virtus Health
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Egg Freezing - No insurance policy, but is it better than doing nothing?
15 January 2021
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Virtus Health
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Four dietary tips to consider when you’re trying to conceive
15 January 2021
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Virtus Health
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3 women on why they chose to freeze their eggs
12 January 2021
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Virtus Health
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Can I have a baby if I have PCOS?
4 January 2021
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Virtus Health
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Egg & embryo donation explained
4 January 2021
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Virtus Health
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Is surrogacy possible in Australia?
3 January 2021
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Virtus Health
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Is delaying parenthood ruining my chances of conceiving?
29 December 2020
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Virtus Health
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Is 2020 your baby year but struggling to conceive? Let’s discuss your fertility health
29 December 2020
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Virtus Health
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New miscarriage documentary aims to destigmatise pregnancy loss
29 December 2020
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IVF Australia