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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Is surrogacy possible in Australia?
3 January 2021
A guide to help you learn more about surrogacy and what the process involves in Australia.
Is delaying parenthood ruining my chances of conceiving?
29 December 2020
Effect of delaying parenthood on your chances of starting a family
Is 2020 your baby year but struggling to conceive? Let’s discuss your fertility health
29 December 2020
If you’ve been trying to fall pregnant for a while, you’re not alone! In fact, problems falling pregnant affect about 1 in 6 Australian couples.
New miscarriage documentary aims to destigmatise pregnancy loss
29 December 2020
We are the proud partners of a new documentary due to be released on Stan in October 2020, the Misunderstandings of Miscarriage.
Why do miscarriages happen?
29 December 2020
The healing power of a shared experience should not be underestimated and the only way to remove stigma from an issue, is to remove the secrecy.
Top 3 Miscarriage Myths
29 December 2020
Pregnancy loss can be a topic that is misunderstood, and many are surprised to learn how prevalent it is. Here we reveal the top 3 myths about miscarriage.
Partner support through miscarriage
8 December 2020
Miscarriage is something that impacts both partners, with each individual trying to process their recent loss.
Sperm Donation: Giving the gift of life
29 November 2020
Considering donating sperm to help a family in need? Read our informative blog to see the steps invovled to donate sperm in your state.
Managing relationships during IVF
29 October 2020
Struggling to conceive is enough, but maintaining relationships while undergoing the ups and downs of fertility treatment has its own set of challenges.
Spotlight on sperm donation
22 October 2020
Who uses it? Who donates it? And what’s involved? Here is everything you wanted to know about this unique and common way of starting a family.
Finding support and speaking about pregnancy loss
15 October 2020
As someone who has experienced miscarriage, how do you navigate sharing the news with your own loved ones.