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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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.
Partner support through miscarriage
8 December 2020
Miscarriage is something that impacts both partners, with each individual trying to process their recent loss.
Managing relationships during IVF
29 October 2020
Struggling to conceive is enough, but maintaining relationships while undergoing the ups and downs of fertility treatment has its own set of challenges.
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.
Coping with new restrictions which have temporarily postponed fertility treatment
22 April 2020
Support and advice from Melissa Stephens, fertility counsellor at IVFAustralia
Managing pain after coronavirus ban cancels gynaecology surgery
17 April 2020
Pain management advice
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.
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
IVF Step by Step
31 July 2019
Our article will help you understand the IVF process step by step. What is IVF, where to start, what kind of tests are involved, consultation and IVF process.