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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Egg Freezing Side Effects
8 December 2023
As egg freezing becomes increasingly popular, learning about the side effects is essential before your treatment.
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$3m federal government grant supports world-first IVF study
8 December 2023
Researchers from Virtus Health, healthtech startup 23Strands and Monash University, are studying how whole genome sequencing can improve IVF success.
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In conversation with Dr Rob Lahoud: all you need to know about PCOS
18 October 2023
Fertility Specialist Dr Robert Lahoud discusses what PCOS really entails for you and your fertility.
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Sometimes, you need a little bit of help
5 October 2023
Sometimes, you need a little bit of help. As Your Fertility Family, our mission is to help you navigate the sometimes-bumpy road to conception.
Let’s hear it for the boys: Men’s mental health and infertility
4 July 2023
With 1 in 3 IVF cycles in Australia caused by male-factor infertility, it’s about time we shift the lens to break down the stigma around men’s mental health
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Melbourne IVF’s clinical trial shows a 10% boost to developing ICSI embryos
3 July 2023
Australian-first IVF trial found added antioxidants to embryo culture media creates an increased 10% fertilisation rate for ICSI patients.
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IVFAustralia's new AI algorithm sparks hope for infertile men in Australia
28 June 2023
A new AI tool brings hope to men who want a biological child of their own, but have no sperm in their semen. Read about the research, led by IVFAustralia.
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Physical and emotional intimacy
25 May 2023
Dr Terri Foran, a Sexual Health Physician, explains the importance of communication and how to keep connected to your partner
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When to seek help if you’re struggling to get pregnant
25 May 2023
When should you seek help from a specialist? And what tests might they arrange to assess you or your partner’s fertility? We’ve got the answers.
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6 things Big Miracles taught us about fertility
16 May 2023
Big Miracles, a docuseries on fertility & IVF treatment, teaches us 6 key lessons about infertility, trying to conceive, and assisted conception.
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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.
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What is fertility preservation?
5 May 2023
Learn about the fertility preservation options out there, to help you conceive at a later date.