Lorne Fertility Clinic
Delivering high-quality fertility care to people across regional Victoria.
Finding Support Along 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 Range of Fertility Treatments
At Surfcoast Fertility, we provide individualised care 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
Women’s health treatments focus 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
Our men’s health services assess and manage male fertility factors, including sperm quality and surgical sperm retrieval where necessary.
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
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 that may be used to support embryo development and assist with the chance of pregnancy.
About Surfcoast Fertility
Surfcoast Fertility was established in 2002 by Medical Director Dr Russell Dalton and has since developed longstanding experience in fertility care. The clinic has remained doctor-owned, with a 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.
Meet Our Team
Everyone on our team is focused on supporting your fertility goals. We are committed to respectful, attentive care, and you can trust that we will always take the time to listen to your concerns.
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Accessing 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
We ask that you please contact our team if you have:
- Been in contact with anyone returning from overseas
- Experienced any Covid-19 symptoms
Please avoid bringing children, partners, or guests to your appointment, and feel free to use the sanitiser upon entering a room.
Is There an Eligibility Criteria for Accessing Fertility Assistance?
A fertility discussion is open to anyone, though it may be especially worth considering if:
- You have been attempting to conceive without achieving pregnancy
- You are experiencing irregular or absent menstrual cycles
- You are living with conditions such as Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome or endometriosis
- A previous pregnancy loss has occurred
- You are exploring the option of 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 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
Begin Your Fertility Journey at Our Lorne Clinic
Ready to start your family? You’re welcome to reach out to our team. We’ll begin with a fertility assessment and help guide you through the most appropriate fertility care.
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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