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Latest press and news
New Medicare rebates for Genetic Carrier screening
13 November 2023
Access Medicare rebates for essential carrier screening tests from this November..
Frozen is as good as fresh: New Australian study is good news for women who are thinking about freezing their eggs
18 October 2023
A study of 30,000+ eggs from Melbourne IVF clinics over a decade found comparable pregnancy success rates between frozen/thawed and fresh eggs.
New IVF documentary Big Miracles coming soon to NINE
15 September 2022
Channel Nine announces a new documentary series following the stories of Australian families undergoing IVF.
Virtus Health embryologist awarded in Queens Birthday 2022 Honours
14 June 2022
Professor David Gardner, scientific director of Melbourne IVF, honoured in the 2022 Queen's Birthday Honours List
COVID-19 Latest Update
25 January 2022
In response to our rising case numbers, we have implemented additional testing/screening measures to ensure safety and continuity of your treatment with us.
Industry support for Victorian patients affected by suspension of IVF treatment
19 January 2022
Industry support for Victorian patients affected by suspension of IVF treatment
Covid 19 Update: Temporary changes to fertility treatment with Melbourne IVF
14 January 2022
All new stimulation cycles are temporarily halted until further advice.
COVID-19 Patient Update
14 January 2022
COVID-19 Update: We are still open for fertility treatment but have increased our safety measures to protect you.
Scientists identify two new embryo selection biomarkers to help reduce time to pregnancy
9 December 2021
Scientists identify two new embryo selection biomarkers to help reduce time to pregnancy
5 new tests will be added to the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) for PGT
26 October 2021
5 new tests will be added to the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) for pre-implantation genetic testing (PGT) of embryos
Science pioneer celebrates a new paradigm of embryology research at World Congress
22 October 2021
World-renowned embryologist Professor David Gardner presents the latest breakthroughs on metabolic research.
Important updates to our patient care due to COVID-19
13 September 2021
Important updates to our patient care due to COVID-19
PLEASE GET THE COVID-19 VACCINATION: A MESSAGE FROM YOUR DOCTORS
10 September 2021
RANZCOG and ATAGI recommend that pregnant women are routinely offered Pfizer mRNA vaccine (Cominarty) at any stage of pregnancy
COVID-19 Update: Testing requirements prior to procedures at East Melbourne Specialist Day Hospital
26 August 2021
COVID-19 Update regarding surgery testing requirements
COVID-19 Update: Snap lockdown
5 August 2021
Melbourne IVF's announcement following the Victorian government enacting an immediate 7 day lockdown
COVID-19 Update: Victoria Snap Lockdown
16 July 2021
Melbourne IVF patient update 16 July 2021 - All IVF procedures and elective surgery remain unaffected and will continue to be delivered.
COVID-19 Update: Victoria Lockdown Extension
3 June 2021
COVID-19 Update: Victoria lockdown extension and information for Melbourne IVF patients
COVID-19 UPDATE: Victoria Lockdown
27 May 2021
COVID-19 UPDATE: Victoria Lockdown and IVF services at Melbourne IVF.
Melbourne IVF fertility specialists propose an algorithm to personalise the diagnosis of repeated embryo implantation failure.
11 May 2021
Melbourne IVF fertility specialists propose an algorithm to personalise the diagnosis of repeated embryo implantation failure.