Melbourne IVF

Semen Analysis (sperm tests) available at Melbourne IVF East Melbourne
Information about undertaking a semen analysis test at Melbourne IVF's specialised andrology laboratory

AMH "egg timer" test available at Melbourne IVF
The “egg timer” or Anti Mullerian Hormone (AMH) test is available at Melbourne IVF and has been shown to be a useful part of evaluating a woman’s ovarian reserve. The AMH test is a specialist test that should be used in conjunction with other indicators such as ultrasound and other bio-chemical markers such as Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH).

30th anniversary of IVF in Australia
Today marks 30 years since the birth of Australia's first IVF baby Candice Reed. On this special day, pioneering embryologist Alex Lopata reflects on a brief history of IVF

Children of a fertile revolution: IVF
Melbourne IVF's founder the late Ian Johnston, and current Melbourne IVF Director and leading fertility specialist Dr John McBain, were part of the Melbourne Egg Project the collaborative team responsible for the pioneering work that conceived and delivered Candice Reed on 23rd June 1980, Australia's first and the world's third IVF conceived child.

World first latest IVF Technology good news for patients
New technology, which will allow scientists to identify the embryo with the best chance of creating a pregnancy is now available to patients undergoing IVF with the Queensland Fertility Group and sister clinics MelbourneIVF and IVFAustralia.

New 50:50 part payment plan
Melbourne IVF has introduced a new part payment plan for patients to help make treatment more financially manageable.

Sperm donors needed - find out what is involved
Melbourne IVF has launched a campaign today to call on Australian men to come forward and show us their generosity by donating sperm to help other couples or individuals create the greatest of gifts – a family of their own.

Assisted Reproductive Treatment Act 2008
The new Assisted Reproductive Treatment (ART) Act 2008 came into effect on 1st January 2010. The new Act requires that all patients undertake a Criminal (Police) Record and Child Protection Order check prior to commencing treatment.