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:
MIVF Box Hill GP Education Event
Expand your fertility knowledge and enjoy an evening of education and collaboration to enhance your knowledge of fertility assessment, preservation, and treatment with presentations from our leading Melbourne IVF specialists, Dr Samuel Soo, Dr Kokum Jayasinghe, Dr Violet Kieu and Dr Wan Tin Teh.
This event is RACGP accredited for 3 CPD Hours.
Please complete the form below to register.
Event details:
Date: Wednesday 28 February 2024
Time: 6:00pm- 9:00pm
Location: Box Hill Pavilion 1155 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill 3128Register here: mivf.com.au/gp-boxhill
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]
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.
Endometriosis associated with a greater risk of complications in pregnancy
15 June 2015
Freezing eggs: A growing consideration for many young women
16 May 2015
Statement regarding practitioner claiming to be associated with Melbourne IVF
30 March 2015
Contact with anonymous sperm donors - ABC Australian Story
2 March 2015
Mitochondrial Donation via IVF looks set to start in UK
5 February 2015
Researchers work to improve fertility preservation options for young ovarian cancer sufferers
1 February 2015
Australian First: New genetic testing set to improve access and outcomes for IVF patients
17 November 2014
Melbourne IVF recruits American sperm donors to ease demand
11 November 2014
Employers offer egg freezing for female staff
16 October 2014
Father's Day: Appeal to share the love
8 September 2014
Virtus Health calls for a review of the timing of contractual surrogacy in Australia
6 August 2014
Time-lapse imaging identifies enhanced developmental potential in IVF embryos
7 July 2014
Social Egg Freezing Study aims to understand women's experiences
2 July 2014
Survey reveals lack of fertility awareness amongst women
25 May 2014
Hope for cancer patients - National Fertility Preservation database launched
23 April 2014
IVF children as healthy as their spontaneously conceived peers: Breakthrough study
20 February 2014
Health of children conceived via IVF
10 January 2014
Clarification on the cost of IVF treatment
22 October 2013
Melbourne IVF achieves world’s first pregnancy from ovarian tissue grafted outside woman’s pelvis
2 September 2013
One in two women aged under 35 will achieve success
30 August 2013
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.