GP Resources
Access our online referral form here to Melbourne IVF specialists
We offer a number of resources to assist in the management of fertility issues within your practice, including fertility testing and treatment information, ongoing GP education programs, and a number of clinical resources.
Managing the Infertile Couple - Pathway of Care Snapshot
Our Network of Care
At MelbourneIVF, we have some of Australia’s leading fertility specialists. Many have played a pioneering role in the development of IVF treatment and techniques, and our researchers and scientists continue to make advanced breakthroughs to continually improve outcomes for our patients.
Our nurses, counsellors, support staff and fertility specialists work together to provide personalised treatment to the highest standards.
Video Consults
Our video consult services also allow our patients to continue receiving advice from our fertility specialists, while protecting their safety, even if they have to self-isolate at home during the COVID-19 situation.We are using the very latest Zoom technology which will allow our patients to have a close conversation with their specialist as well as to view images of both IVF details and all of their test results and cycle progress.
A GP's Guide to Fertility Care
Fact Sheets
We're pleased to offer a number of fact sheets and other resources to support you in the management of your patients. These include prenatal tests (NIPT), Advanced Embryo Selection (AES), genetic testing (PGD), and ovarian reserve tests (AMH).
if you would like us to send you out copies of these fact sheets, contact us below.
Patient Referral Form
Test Request Forms
GP Education Event
Upcoming events:
GP Education Events have been scheduled for 2024.
Please contact Business Development Manager Nicola Kontaxis on [email protected] to ensure you receive an invitation.
2021 ANZARD report highlights
Fertility Update Newsletters
Featured Articles
Women’s and Children’s Health Update: Genetic testing – NIPT, preconception genetic screening and the pitfalls of consumer genomics: Episode 5
Featuring Dr Joseph Sgroi Obstetrician, Gynaecologist and IVF Fertility Specialist; Epworth Freemasons, St Vincent’s Private, Frances Perry House and Melbourne IVF
Women’s and Children’s Health Update: Assessing fertility – Myths and misconceptions: Episode 4
Featuring Dr Manuela Toledo Fertility Specialist; TasIVF Medical Director; Visiting Medical Officer, The Women’s Hospital in Melbourne
Women’s and Children’s Health Update: PCOS and fertility: Episode 3
Featuring Prof Hayden Homer Fertility Specialist; Medical Director, Queensland Fertility Group; Director, Oocyte Biology Research Laboratory, UQ Centre for Clinical Research
Women’s and Children’s Health Update: Menstrual disorders – Heavy and painful periods: Episode 2
Featuring Dr Raewyn Teirney Fertility Specialist and Gynaecologist; IVFAustralia; Visiting Medical Officer, The Hospital for Women in Randwick
Women’s and Children’s Health Update: Menstrual disorders – Anovulation and amenorrhea: Episode 1
Featuring Dr Robert Lahoud Fertility Specialist; Clinical Director, IVFAustralia
Women’s and Children’s Health Update: Clinical genetic services for general practitioners
Featuring A/Prof David Coman Clinical Geneticist, Metabolic Physician and Consultant Paediatrician; Medical Director Clinical Genetics, Virtus Diagnostics & Dr Janan Karatas Clinical Genetics Services Manager; IVF Australia and Virtus Diagnostics
Women’s and Children’s Health Update: Fertility preservation during cancer treatment
Featuring A/Prof Kate Stern, Clinical Director and Head of Clinical Research, Melbourne IVF
New Video! Improved IVF Success and MIVF's OneLab Initiative
Featuring A/Prof David Gardner, Scientific Director of MIVF and Director of Science, Innovation and Research of Virtus Health
Breaking Down the Barriers to Fertility Preservation
NOTTCS: A program for urgent medical fertility preservation
To arrange a face-to-face meeting with any of our leading fertility specialists, please contact Melbourne IVF's Business Development Manager, Nicola Kontaxis at [email protected]
View past copies of our GP New & Noteworthy Newsletters below.
Research is a key focus for Melbourne IVF and integral to improving patient care and IVF success rates.
To find out more about our latest research below and read about our randomised control trial on AI (Evaluating Embryo Selection) here.
New Medicare rebates for Genetic Carrier screening
13 November 2023
Frozen is as good as fresh: New Australian study is good news for women who are thinking about freezing their eggs
18 October 2023
New IVF documentary Big Miracles coming soon to NINE
15 September 2022
Virtus Health embryologist awarded in Queens Birthday 2022 Honours
14 June 2022
COVID-19 Latest Update
25 January 2022
Industry support for Victorian patients affected by suspension of IVF treatment
19 January 2022
Covid 19 Update: Temporary changes to fertility treatment with Melbourne IVF
14 January 2022
COVID-19 Patient Update
14 January 2022
Scientists identify two new embryo selection biomarkers to help reduce time to pregnancy
9 December 2021
5 new tests will be added to the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) for PGT
26 October 2021
Science pioneer celebrates a new paradigm of embryology research at World Congress
22 October 2021
Important updates to our patient care due to COVID-19
13 September 2021
PLEASE GET THE COVID-19 VACCINATION: A MESSAGE FROM YOUR DOCTORS
10 September 2021
COVID-19 Update: Testing requirements prior to procedures at East Melbourne Specialist Day Hospital
26 August 2021
COVID-19 Update: Snap lockdown
5 August 2021
COVID-19 Update: Victoria Snap Lockdown
16 July 2021
COVID-19 Update: Victoria Lockdown Extension
3 June 2021
COVID-19 UPDATE: Victoria Lockdown
27 May 2021
Melbourne IVF fertility specialists propose an algorithm to personalise the diagnosis of repeated embryo implantation failure.
11 May 2021
For more information about our GP resources, or to arrange for one of our Fertility Specialists to visit your practice, please call us on 1800 111 483.