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.

Showing blog articles tagged with Sperm

slow sperm low egg count

12 February 2024

Discover 5 tips on how to fall pregnant with slow sperm and low egg count. Learn about IVF success rates with our IVF & Fertility Blog Australia.
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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.
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Does men's age affect fertility?

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.
Dr Louise Fay

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Dr Louise Fay

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.
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28 September 2020

Interested in the causes and treatments of male infertility? Gain valuable insights to support your fertility journey on the IVF Australia blog. Read now!
Dr Hossam Elzeiny

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Dr Hossam Elzeiny

men's fertility and age

4 September 2020

It’s common knowledge that women’s fertility decreases with age, but recent studies have indicated that the biological clock is a reality for both sexes.
Dr Shane Higgins

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Dr Shane Higgins

male infertility

11 June 2020

With Men’s Health Week upon us, let's discuss some tips, myths and facts about male fertility. Read more on the IVF Australia blog.
Dr Hossam Elzeiny

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Dr Hossam Elzeiny

male fertility man and mountain

30 April 2020

Conceiving a baby depends on several factors, but what many don’t know is that male infertility is the second biggest issue after a woman’s age.
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Dr Frank Quinn

woman on the beach

20 January 2020

find out causes of secondary infertility and the struggle to conceive a second child
Dr Hossam Elzeiny

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Dr Hossam Elzeiny

Mum and dad with baby

23 October 2019

Understand how lifestyle impacts fertility and ways you can test sperm and egg counts.
Dr Andrew Cary

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Dr Andrew Cary

Miscarriage_Couple

14 October 2019

Miscarriages are a lot more common than most people think, with one in six pregnancies ending before week 20. Read more about miscarriage on our blog.
Dr Weng Chan

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Dr Weng Chan

pregnant couple

9 April 2019

Want to know how to enhance fertility? Explore essential information about conception on the IVF Australia blog. From myths to misconceptions, read now!
Dr Alex Polyakov

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Dr Alex Polyakov