Lara IVF Clinic
Supporting people across regional Victoria with high-quality fertility care.
Find Support for Your Fertility Journey
If you are thinking about planning for a family, Surfcoast Fertility is here to support you. We provide compassionate care using current clinical approaches to assist you along your fertility journey and help you have the best chance at conception. Our team is always happy to hear from you, whatever your concerns may be.
Our Fertility Treatments
At Surfcoast Fertility, we provide individualised care 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
Our fertility preservation treatments provide the option 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
We may recommend adjuvants (add-on) treatments alongside IVF in certain situations, aiming to support treatment outcomes.
Men's Health
Men’s health services assess and manage male fertility factors, including sperm quality and surgical sperm retrieval when required.
Getting to Know Your Fertility
Normal Conception
Exploring how couples conceive and the factors that may support pregnancy.
Factors That Affect Fertility
Age, health, and other important factors that may influence the chance of conception.
Female Infertility
Including conditions such as PCOS and endometriosis.
Male Infertility
May be assessed through semen analysis and additional investigations.
Risks from Assisted Reproduction (IVF)
An overview of the IVF process and how the procedures are carried out.
Medications used in ART
Treatments used to support embryo development that may improve the chance of pregnancy.
About Surfcoast Fertility
Founded in 2002 by Medical Director Dr Russell Dalton, Surfcoast Fertility has developed longstanding experience in fertility care. Remaining doctor-owned, the clinic is committed to supporting people as they plan for parenthood.
Additional support is available through our sister clinics in other regional centres, as we aim to make access to fertility care a priority.
Our Dedicated 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
Starting an IVF journey raises a lot of questions, and one of the most common
- 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
Many 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 Eligibility Criteria to Access 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 had a previous pregnancy loss
- You are planning 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.
Our Fertility Clinic Locations
- 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
Your Lara Fertility Clinic Is Ready to Help
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 it’s in vitro fertilisation or managing fertility concerns, our team is here to support you along your journey towards starting or growing your family.
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