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 Lifestyle
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.
Secondary Infertility: Falling Pregnant Again
20 January 2020
find out causes of secondary infertility and the struggle to conceive a second child
Coping with the festive season when you’re going through fertility treatment
11 December 2019
Many of my fertility patients express that they find Christmas the hardest time of the year.
What not to say when talking about infertility
3 December 2019
Women and couples who are trying to conceive have to navigate a series of predictable questions. Read more about what not to say when talking about infertilit
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 Everyone 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
Talking about infertility, a guide
28 February 2019
We ask the experts how, who and if you should tell when you’re undergoing fertility treatment – especially when it comes to the workplace.
Endometrial Scratching & IVF
5 February 2019
What is endometrial scratching, and can it increase your chance of having a baby? Does endometrial scratching increase your chance IVF success?
Fertility FAQ's
18 January 2019
Got questions about fertility? Here are the answers, according to a fertility specialist.
