Lara Fertility Clinic
Bringing high-quality fertility care to regional Victoria.
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
We offer support services alongside treatment, including counselling, guidance, and planning support.
Fertility Preservation
Through fertility preservation treatments, eggs, sperm, or embryos may be stored for potential future use.
Women's Health
Our women’s health treatments are focused on supporting 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 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
Understanding how couples conceive and what supports 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
Assessment may involve semen analysis and further investigations.
Risks from Assisted Reproduction (IVF)
Providing information about the IVF process and how each procedure is performed.
Medications used in ART
Treatments that may be used to support embryo development and assist with 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.
About Our Team
Our entire team is committed to supporting you in working towards your fertility goals. With a respectful approach to care, you can trust that your concerns will always be heard.
Keep Up With the Latest in 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
Ways to Access Your Fertility Care
Telemedicine
Several of our services may be accessed through Telemedicine, including fertility consultations, IVF planning, counselling, and OVUNET, our online ovulation induction service.
Our team is here to help you access the fertility care and support you deserve, whether you prefer to attend in-person or online.
Advice for Covid-19
We ask that you please contact our team if you have:
- Been in contact with anyone returning from overseas
- Experienced any Covid-19 symptoms
We kindly ask that you avoid bringing children, partners, or guests to your appointment, and please feel free to use the sanitiser upon entering a room.
Is There Eligibility Criteria to Access Fertility Assistance?
Attending a fertility discussion is open to all, and it may be worth considering if:
- You have been trying to conceive but have not yet been successful
- Your periods are irregular or have been absent
- A diagnosis of conditions such as Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome or endometriosis has been made
- You have had a previous pregnancy loss
- IVF, IUI, or fertility preservation is something you are planning to pursue
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 Sites
- 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 Lara Fertility Clinic
Are you ready to begin your family journey? Our team is here to support you. We’ll start with a fertility assessment and work to guide you through the most appropriate fertility care options available to you.
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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