Latest News
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
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.
Survey reveals lack of fertility awareness amongst women
24 May 2014
A national survey revealed more than half of respondents had surprising misconceptions about the impact of age on a woman’s fertility.
Central register for anonymous sperm donor records
12 May 2014
At IVF Australia we recognise the distress that past anonymous sperm donation practices have caused.
Overuse of IVF and health of IVF conceived children
19 March 2014
Recent article raises concern over the overuse of IVF in cases of subfertility and unexplained fertility.
IVF Australia official supporter of Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras 2014
23 January 2014
IVF Australia announced today they are an Official Supporter of Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras 2014.
Unscrambling reports regarding Egg Timer Test – it is a helpful guide for fertility
28 November 2013
There was a recent media report that cast doubt on the value of the Anti Mullerian Hormone blood test.
How long should I continue with IVF?
18 November 2013
It is always a difficult decision to know when enough is enough. There are a number of factors that should guide you in your decision.
Fertility Specialists bust myths about sex and fertility
5 November 2013
Typically most people spend their twenties and thirties focused on contraception without giving a thought to conception.
World Breakthrough - First Pregnancy From Ovarian Tissue Grafted in the Anterior Abdominal Wall
2 September 2013
Melbourne IVF together with the Royal Women’s Hospital announced the world’s first pregnancy from ovarian tissue grafted in the anterior abdominal wall.
Embryoscope – minute by minute view of an embryo’s development
19 May 2013
The Embryoscope combines an incubator, a microscope and a time-lapse camera to provide IVF specialists with a continuous record of an embryo’s development.