IVF Australia Blog - Fertile Minds
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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All you need to know about freezing your eggs
8 August 2024
We spoke with our fertility specialists find out all you need to know about egg freezing.
Pioneers of fertility innovation: in conversation with Prof David Gardner
23 July 2024
We sat down with the Group Director of ART, Scientific Innovation and Research, Prof. David Gardner, an esteemed scientist to discuss all things fertility.
Here’s the four stages of endometriosis
2 April 2024
Affecting 1 in 7 Australian women, and millions more worldwide, Endometriosis is an invisible yet chronic disease that brings with it several stages of progre
Nutrition and Fertility
27 March 2024
What you eat can improve, or harm, your fertility. Here’s what you need to know.
Your questions about polyps answered: Q&A with Dr Albert Jung
4 March 2024
Brisbane-based fertility specialist, gynaecologist and laparoscopic surgeon Dr Albert Jung answers your frequently asked questions about polyps.
Fertility diets: the fatty foods that can support fertility
25 February 2024
Give your body the ultimate nitrate boost, with our delicious Healthy Lemon-baked Chicken with Beetroot, Green Bean and Walnut Salad
How to keep sex enjoyable when trying to conceive
20 February 2024
Dr Terri Foran provides some tips and tricks to keep sex enjoyable as you embark on this new journey together.
5 things you need to know about slow sperm and low egg count
12 February 2024
5 things you need to know about navigating the ups and downs of conception with slow sperm and low egg count.
Here’s when the Big Miracles cast had their ‘baby ready moment’
5 February 2024
Here’s the moments Sheila, Courtney and Amelia – featured in Big Miracles Season 1 - knew they were ready to start trying for a baby.
This is how 1000 Australians knew they were baby ready
25 January 2024
We recently conducted a survey of 1000 Australians to learn more about what nudged them closer to parenthood, the findings unveil an array of insights.
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
Australians believe they should be celebrating one of the biggest decisions in their life, being ready to become a parent.