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Virtus Health present further evidence to support AI technology in embryo selection
11 October 2018
New data has been presented on the predictive value of the new artificial intelligence tool, Ivy.
Virtus Health partner with Business Chicks
27 September 2018
We’re proud to announce a new partnership between Virtus Health and Business Chicks, the country’s largest and most influential community for women.
Investigation into the long term health effects of ICSI
15 August 2018
IVFAustralia welcomes the research to be conducted by Professor Robert McLachlan, of the Hudson Institute of Medical Research.
Power of polarised light to select eggs most likely to develop a healthy embryo
3 July 2018
IVFAustralia’s Liza Tilia, PGD supervisor/Senior Embryologist presented results of a study about using polarised light to select eggs to develop an embryo
Innovative Artificial Intelligence tool pioneered by Australian scientists to increase success rates in IVF pregnancies
27 June 2018
Innovative Artificial Intelligence tool pioneered by IVFAustralia's scientists to increase success rates in IVF pregnancies
Embryo donation the ultimate altruistic gift of life
27 November 2017
Our experience is that providing the child with clear information about their genetic origins is a critical part of the welfare of the child and family.
Italian study published in Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynaecology this week suggesting a risk of premature births following IVF is seriously flawed
21 November 2017
This study is not consistent with a significant database of existing studies of IVF single embryo transfer where effects on preterm birth rate are very small.
Virtus Health Australia’s leading Fertility group delivers patient care
12 September 2017
In response to media reports this week we would like to make it clear that the Virtus Health fertility specialists are leaders in their field.
Poppy seed oil attracts undue media attention
19 January 2017
Medical Directors from irtus Health temper the media’s suggestion that ‘Hope renewed for infertile women’ due to poppy seed oil ‘cleaning' fallopian tubes.
Media Releases
15 November 2016
IVFAustralia welcomes and supports the ACCC’s review of information provided by Australian fertility clinics on IVF success rates.
The first Australians to use Karyomapping genetic testing - deliver healthy babies on same day in different states
11 August 2015
In an Australian first, two families have delivered healthy babies on the same day one in Melbourne the other Sydney conceived using karyomapping.
IVF not associated with reduced academic performance in adolescence
16 June 2015
A nationwide analysis of more than 8000 ART children finds no difference in educational test scores.
Endometriosis associated with a greater risk of complications in pregnancy
15 June 2015
Women with endometriosis are at an increased risk of miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy, according to results of a huge nationwide study of 14,000+ subjects.
Mitochondrial Donation via IVF: UK debate
4 February 2015
The aim of any research in this area would be to remove defective genes and replace them with healthy DNA from a donor.
Australian First: New genetic test set to improve access and outcomes for couples undergoing IVF
17 November 2014
In an Australian first, Virtus Health comprising Melbourne IVF, Queensland Fertility Group and IVFAustralia has introduced karyomapping.
IVFAustralia continues to deliver high success rates for patients
6 November 2014
Prof Michael Chapman reinforced the message that Australia is a world leader in safe IVF as fertility specialists focus on single embryo transfers.
Donor Conception
18 August 2014
All our donor programmes are based on the principle of openness and respect the right of every individual who has been conceived following treatment.
Virtus Health calls for a review of the timing of contractual surrogacy in Australia
5 August 2014
Virtus Health calls for a review of the timing of contractual surrogacy in Australia.
No link between fertility drugs and cancer
3 July 2014
A study has shown that there is no risk of breast and gynecological cancers from hormones from IVF.