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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Let’s hear it for the boys: Men’s mental health and infertility
4 July 2023
With 1 in 3 IVF cycles in Australia caused by male-factor infertility, it’s about time we shift the lens to break down the stigma around men’s mental health
Your Pre-Pregnancy Checklist
3 May 2023
Are you planning to get pregnant? A pre-pregnancy checklist can help you prepare for a healthy and successful pregnancy
6 Things You Need to Know About Having a Baby After 35
30 March 2022
6 key factors first-time mums should consider when having a baby after 35.
How do you explain assisted reproduction to children?
16 August 2021
Many parents would be considering how they'll explain assisted reproduction, including donor, IVF, surrogacy and more, to their future children.
Has the social stigma of assisted reproduction been beaten?
26 May 2021
One of the world’s first ‘IVFlings’, Rebecca Featherstone, shares her insight into how far we’ve come in destigmatising assisted reproduction in Australia.
How to cope on Mother’s Day this year if you’re struggling to conceive
5 May 2021
Mother's Day can be difficult if you're struggling with infertility. Read the advice from a fertility counsellor on ways to cope, on our blog.
Can I have a baby if I have PCOS?
4 January 2021
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects many Australian women, so when it comes to falling pregnant, here’s what you need to know.
Egg & embryo donation explained
4 January 2021
You’ve heard of sperm donation, but what happens when you need an egg? Here’s what you need to know. Read more about egg and embryo donation on our blog.
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.