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Find out more about our latest news below, including medical breakthroughs in fertility treatment and case studies.
You can also find out more about new developments at IVFAustralia through our Blog, or our Latest Research page.
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Latest press and news
Virtus Health scientist leads a global approach to Polarised Light Microscopy’s bright future
10 October 2019
Dr Suha Kilani a scientist from IVFAustralia last week trained an audience of IVF experts in Bangkok, Thailand.
Health of children conceived following ICSI
9 October 2019
This week a Swedish study on the effects of ICSI on the health of children conceived from this treatment was published.
One in two women aged under 35 will achieve success
9 October 2019
Today's results demonstrate that leading fertility clinics continue to offer real hope to the 1 in 6 Australian couples who need fertility assistance.
Warning about the accuracy of fertility apps used by thousands of women to help in ‘baby making’
17 September 2019
A new Australian study has found “staggering and disturbing” failures in the accuracy of many of these fertility apps.
Study suggests benefits of elective sperm freezing for men concerned about declining fertility
16 September 2019
Growing numbers of Australian women are taking up the option of elective egg freezing to preserve their reproductive capacity.
New endometriosis report raises awareness about this common, yet under-recognised condition
4 September 2019
IVFAustralia welcomes a newly published endometriosis report by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.
MCRI study published in Nature Communications found ART effect on babies' genes is temporary
3 September 2019
Study finds that any effect that assisted reproduction technology has on babies’ genes is largely corrected by adulthood.
IVFAustralia’s experienced sperm donor program
26 July 2019
IVFAustralia would like to reassure patients we predominantly use Australian donated sperm.
Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
2 July 2019
During fertility medical consultation OHSS is explained by fertility specialists and all of our information booklets explain this condition in detail.
Innovative Artificial Intelligence tool pioneered by Australian scientists to increase success rates in IVF pregnancies gains international interest
24 May 2019
International medical and scientific community interest is growing in the innovative Australian technology which uses artificial intelligence.
Endometrial scratch in IVF
24 January 2019
Research published shows that carrying out an endometrial scratch a month prior to embryo transfer,
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.