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 Relationship
Understanding male infertility
28 September 2020
If you have a male partner and are thinking about starting a family, it’s important to be aware of how male infertility could affect your journey.
We need to talk about infertility
25 September 2020
15% of couples have difficulty conceiving, with most cases able to be helped by some form of fertility treatment. Read more about infertility on our blog.
Good advice for supporting a friend with infertility
5 August 2020
How best to communicate with a couple that’s having difficulties starting a family? Read more about this sensitive topic on our blog.
What to Know About Female Fertility
26 May 2020
How much do you know about your fertility? Is having a family something you’ve considered, but haven’t really given much thought to?
Coping with new restrictions which have temporarily postponed fertility treatment
22 April 2020
Support and advice from Melissa Stephens, fertility counsellor at IVFAustralia
Paternity, Maternity, Equality
17 April 2020
Read IVF Australia's blog to learn about the process of conceiving a baby in a same sex relationship. We are proud supporters of rainbow families.
Secondary Infertility: Falling Pregnant Again
20 January 2020
find out causes of secondary infertility and the struggle to conceive a second child
How to keep sexual intimacy alive when you’re trying for a baby
20 January 2020
As fertility providers, we see firsthand the impact of infertility on relationships. We asked a relationship expert for tips on how to maintain intimacy.
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
Ways to Survive Festivities While Conceiving
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
10 Most Common Miscarriage Questions
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.