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Understanding your cycle and timing for conception
12 January 2024
The most important factor for conceiving naturally is timing. Understand your cycle and lear more about how to optimise timing of intercourse to get pregnant.
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IVF Australia
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Taking a pregnancy test and the tell-tale signs you’re expecting
5 February 2023
When you are trying to become pregnant, there can be a lot of anxiety around knowing when to take a pregnancy test. Read more on our blog.
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Dr Samuel Soo
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How to cope on Mother’s Day this year if you’re struggling to conceive
5 May 2021
Mother's Day can be difficult if you're struggling with infertility. Read the advice from a fertility counsellor on ways to cope, on our blog.
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Melissa Stephens
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Caught up in a fertility struggle? Losing sight of who you want to be?
7 April 2021
Caught up in a fertility struggle? Losing sight of who you want to be?
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Virtus Fertility Centre
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We need to talk about infertility
25 September 2020
15% of couples have difficulty conceiving, with most cases able to be helped by some form of fertility treatment. Read more about infertility on our blog.
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Dr Joseph Sgroi
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Good advice for supporting a friend with infertility
5 August 2020
How best to communicate with a couple that’s having difficulties starting a family? Read more about this sensitive topic on our blog.
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Virtus Health
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What to Know About Female Fertility
26 May 2020
How much do you know about your fertility? Is having a family something you’ve considered, but haven’t really given much thought to?
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Virtus Health
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Secondary Infertility: Falling Pregnant Again
20 January 2020
find out causes of secondary infertility and the struggle to conceive a second child
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Dr Hossam Elzeiny
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How to keep sexual intimacy alive when you’re trying for a baby
20 January 2020
As fertility providers, we see firsthand the impact of infertility on relationships. We asked a relationship expert for tips on how to maintain intimacy.
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Virtus Health
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Coping with the festive season when you’re going through fertility treatment
11 December 2019
Many of my fertility patients express that they find Christmas the hardest time of the year.
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Dr Alejandra Izurieta
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What not to say when talking about infertility
3 December 2019
Women and couples who are trying to conceive have to navigate a series of predictable questions. Read more about what not to say when talking about infertilit
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Virtus Health
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Ways to Survive Festivities While Conceiving
19 November 2019
The festive season can be challenging for many people, particularly if you’re experiencing difficulties getting pregnant, as you navigate extended family memb
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Tanja Faessler-Moro