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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Showing blog articles tagged with Family Planning
Managing pain after coronavirus ban cancels gynaecology surgery
17 April 2020
Pain management advice
Mediterranean diet – can it influence IVF results?
4 April 2020
The effects of a Mediterranean diet rich in omega-3 fish oil and vitamin D on fertility for women and couples undergoing In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF).
7 Fertility Lessons from People Who Have Been There
27 January 2020
7 fertility lessons from people who have been there, and what they wished they’d known before they started. Read more on our fertility blog.
Understanding your cycle and timing for conception
13 January 2020
best time is to be having sex for conception and what do you need to know about your cycle
8 ways to survive the festive season when you’re having difficulties trying to conceive
19 November 2019
The festive season can be challenging for many people, particularly if you’re experiencing difficulties getting pregnant, as you navigate extended family memb
Fertility and Smoking
9 June 2019
For adults who smoke, quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do, not only if you are trying to conceive but also for your future health.
What every man (and woman) should know about conception
9 April 2019
From avoiding wearing tight pants to having intercourse every day, there are many myths and misconceptions about what men can do to improve their fertility. S
Fertility FAQ's
18 January 2019
Got questions about fertility? Here are the answers, according to a fertility specialist.
Is 2019 your year for a baby?
16 January 2019
Let’s make this year your year and join the Four Week Fertility Program. Read more about our Four Week Fertility Program on our fertility blog.
Meet the real-life Nina Proudmans
4 January 2019
For these three fertility specialists, helping their patients to have “the joyful experience of becoming a parent” is all in a day’s work.