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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Top 6 male and female fertility myths
8 May 2023
To set the scene for your pre-pregnancy journey, we bust the biggest myths and misconceptions about fertility with fertility 101.
What is fertility preservation?
5 May 2023
Learn about the fertility preservation options out there, to help you conceive at a later date.
Artificial insemination vs IVF and ICSI
3 May 2023
There are many different types of fertility treatment like IVF, IUI, ICSI, OI but what do they mean? Read more to find out.
Your Pre-Pregnancy Checklist
3 May 2023
Are you planning to get pregnant? A pre-pregnancy checklist can help you prepare for a healthy and successful pregnancy
Progesterone and Pregnancy
20 April 2023
Why is progesterone supplementation used and can it help with natural conception rates as well? Visit our blog Fertile Minds.
How low is too low when it comes to AMH?
8 April 2023
AMH test can give you an indication of your ovarian reserve compared to other women of a similar age
Does the collection of more eggs increase your chance of pregnancy from IVF?
5 April 2023
Is egg quantity an important determinant of IVF success?
Taking a pregnancy test and the tell-tale signs you’re expecting
5 February 2023
When you are trying to become pregnant, there can be a lot of anxiety around knowing when to take a pregnancy test. Read more on our blog.
Understanding your cycle and timing for conception
13 January 2023
The most important factor for conceiving naturally is timing. Understand your cycle and lear more about how to optimise timing of intercourse to get pregnant.
How we are keeping your personal data secure
7 November 2022
Read about how we keep our data secure and the tools in place to ensure patient records are kept safe.
$2000 IVF Rebates for NSW women
20 September 2022
Thanks to the NSW government, a new IVF rebate is set to help ease financial pressure of fertility treatment.
Why all couples should consider Genetic Carrier Screening prior to conceiving
3 August 2022
Why all couples should consider Genetic Carrier Screening prior to conceiving
