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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
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.
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.