Lorne IVF Clinic
Supporting people across regional Victoria with high-quality fertility care.
Support for Your Fertility Journey
Planning for a family is an important step, and at Surfcoast Fertility, we are here to help. We provide compassionate care using current clinical approaches to support your fertility journey and help you have the best chance at conception. Whatever your concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our team at any time.
Our Fertility Treatment Options
Surfcoast Fertility is committed to providing individualised care that is guided by ethical standards and a patient-centred approach.
Support Services
Alongside treatment, we provide support services including counselling, guidance, and planning support.
Fertility Preservation
Fertility preservation treatments allow us to store eggs, sperm, or embryos for potential future use.
Women's Health
Our women’s health treatments aim to support ovulation, hormonal balance, and assisted conception.
Adjuvants (Add-on) Treatments
In some circumstances, we may suggest adjuvants (add-on) treatments alongside IVF, aiming to support the overall treatment outcomes.
Men's Health
Men’s health services are available to assess and manage male fertility factors, including sperm quality and surgical sperm retrieval when required.
Getting to Know Your Fertility
Normal Conception
Gaining an understanding of how couples conceive and what may assist with pregnancy.
Factors That Affect Fertility
Exploring how age, health, and other important factors may influence the chance of conception.
Female Infertility
Covering conditions such as PCOS and endometriosis.
Male Infertility
May be assessed through semen analysis and additional investigations.
Risks from Assisted Reproduction (IVF)
Providing information about the IVF process and how each procedure is performed.
Medications used in ART
An overview of treatments used to support embryo development that may assist in improving the chance of pregnancy.
Getting to Know Our Clinic
Since its establishment in 2002 by Medical Director Dr Russell Dalton, Surfcoast Fertility has built a longstanding experience in fertility care. The clinic remains doctor-owned, with a steadfast commitment to supporting people as they plan for parenthood.
Through our sister clinics located in other regional centres, additional support is available, reflecting our commitment to making access a priority.
About Our Team
Each member of our team is dedicated to supporting your fertility goals. You can trust that we will always listen to your concerns and provide respectful, considerate care.
Stay Informed on Fertility Issues and Research
- IVF Treatment
IVF treatment involves a lot of waiting!. Waiting to start, for results, for early pregnancy
- IVF Treatment
When you’re on an IVF journey, you might hear the term “adjuvant treatments.” These are
- IVF Treatment
When we think of IVF, we often picture scientists and complex procedures. But one of
Access to Your Fertility Care
Telemedicine
A number of our services are available through Telemedicine, including fertility consultations, IVF planning, counselling, and OVUNET, our online ovulation induction service.
Our entire team will work to help you receive the fertility care and support you deserve, whether that’s in-person or online.
Advice for Covid-19
Please get in touch with our team if you have:
- Been in contact with anyone returning from overseas
- Experienced any Covid-19 symptoms
We request that children, partners, and guests not be brought to your appointment, and we encourage you to use the sanitiser provided upon entering a room.
Is There an Eligibility Criteria for Accessing Fertility Assistance?
Anyone is welcome to attend a fertility discussion, but it may be worth considering if:
- You have been attempting to conceive without achieving pregnancy
- Your menstrual cycles are irregular or absent
- A diagnosis of conditions such as Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome or endometriosis has been made
- You have been through a previous pregnancy loss
- You are considering IVF, IUI, or fertility preservation
Advice regarding COVID-19
- If you have been in contact with anyone returning from overseas recently please contact us to discuss your situation before attending your appointment.
- We have the option of Telehealth consultations and are happy to provide this for anyone who is experiencing symptoms.
- If at all possible, please avoid bringing children, partners or any other accompanying persons to your appointment.
- We encourage patients and staff to use sanitiser when entering our rooms.
If you have any concerns please contact our rooms or your GP.
Where to Find Us
- Opening Hours
- Monday: 9:00 - 17:00
- Tuesday: 9:00 - 17:00
- Wednesday: 9:00 - 17:00
- Thursday: 9:00 - 17:00
- Friday: 9:00 - 17:00
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
- Opening Hours
- Monday: 9:00 - 17:00
- Tuesday: 9:00 - 17:00
- Wednesday: 9:00 - 17:00
- Thursday: 9:00 - 17:00
- Friday: 9:00 - 17:00
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
- Opening Hours
- Monday: 9:00 - 17:00
- Tuesday: 9:00 - 17:00
- Wednesday: 9:00 - 17:00
- Thursday: 9:00 - 17:00
- Friday: 9:00 - 17:00
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
Take the First Step at Our Lorne Fertility Clinic
If you’re ready to start your family, we invite you to reach out to our team. We will begin with a fertility assessment and help guide you through the fertility care that is most appropriate for your situation.
Whether your needs involve in vitro fertilisation or addressing fertility concerns, our team is here to support you every step of the way as you work towards starting or growing your family.
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