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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*All opinions expressed on the blog belong to the individual doctors, scientists and specialists, not the Virtus Health group.

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man and woman

5 May 2019

If you’re struggling to conceive, it may give you some hope to know that Australians have access to medical advice and assistance in relation to fertility.
Dr Julie Whitehead

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Dr Julie Whitehead

pregnant couple

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
Dr Alex Polyakov

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Dr Alex Polyakov

Endo

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?
Dr Wan Tinn Teh

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Dr Wan Tinn Teh

Couple by the water

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.
Peter Illingworth

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Assoc. Prof. Peter Illingworth

LMIYY pregnant belly hero image

18 December 2018

When you’re on a fertility journey, looking after your own wellbeing can be challenging. Let’s explore the benefits of taking time out for you.
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Elise Atkinson

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17 July 2018

These 4 fertility doctors all went through IVF. Here’s what they learned. Read more on our fertility blog.
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Virtus Health