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If you have arrived on this page, it means that you and your fertility specialist have decided that IVF is right for you. However, before you can formally start IVF treatment, there are a few steps you must complete. This page outlines what you need to do next. If you have any questions along the way, please don’t hesitate to call us on (03) 8080 8933. And if you’re just beginning your fertility journey, the best place to get started is on our ‘What is IVF?’ page.

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Step 1

Attend required meetings

You and your partner (if applicable) are required to attend a number of meetings before we can progress your IVF treatment. You can call Newlife IVF on (03) 8080 8933 to schedule your appointments or email [email protected].

  • Counselling session

    A compulsory session with one of our counsellors is required before starting IVF treatment. Both partners (if applicable) must attend this meeting. At this appointment you will meet with an experienced IVF counsellor to discuss your upcoming treatment. While this is a compulsory step in Victoria, we also like to spend some time with you upfront to help us identify how we can best support you during your treatment journey.

  • Finance meeting

    At this meeting, you will meet with a finance staff member who will explain in detail the fees associated with IVF treatment. They will also explain what private health insurance and Medicare rebates you may be eligible for, and the type and timing of payments.

  • Nurse meeting

    This is when you will meet with your Newlife IVF fertility nurse. Your fertility nurse will be your primary contact during your treatment. However, our nurses work as a team, so you will meet others during your treatment as well.

    During this appointment, your fertility nurse will prepare you fully for your Newlife journey. They will orientate you to our clinic and explain important aspects of your treatment, such as when to take your medications and how to administer them, and what day/time to have your blood tests.

    Following this meeting, your fertility nurse will advise if you require any further appointments with your fertility specialist prior to commencing treatment. Of course, if you would like to have another appointment with your specialist before starting treatment, you are very welcome to arrange this and can do so via our appointments page or by calling your fertility specialist’s rooms.

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Step 2

Collect your medications

Your fertility nurse will arrange for your medications to be dispensed from Newlife IVF (at our Box Hill fertility treatment centre) or to be made available for you to collect from one of our convenient pharmacy locations:

Note: you should aim to collect your medications approximately one week before the start of your period.

  • HealthSmart Pharmacy

    HealthSmart Pharmacy locations and details

    Alfred
    Shop 1, The Alfred
    Commercial Road
    Melbourne VIC 3004
    03 9521 2233
    Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 7:00 pm
    Saturday, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
    Sunday, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

    Box Hill
    C1, 101 & C2, 102
    Box Hill Hospital 8 Arnold Street
    Box Hill VIC 3128
    03 9978 7800
    Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 7:00 pm
    Saturday, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
    Sunday, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

    Melbourne Hospital
    Shop 5, Royal Melbourne Hospital
    Grattan Street
    Parkville VIC 3052
    03 9349 1222
    Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 7:00 pm
    Saturday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
    Sunday, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

    University of Melbourne
    DM-1 Building
    168 Grattan Street
    Parkville VIC 3052
    03 8317 1040
    Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
    Saturday & Sunday Closed

    VCCC
    311 Grattan Street
    Melbourne VIC 3000
    03 9045 9777
    Monday to Sunday, open 24 hours

    Victoria Parade
    55 Victoria Parade
    Fitzroy VIC 3065
    03 9419 8383
    Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
    Saturday, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

     

  • Slade Pharmacy

    Slade Pharmacy locations and details

    Full-service IVF pharmacies

    Box Hill
    Epworth Eastern Hospital
    1 Arnold Street
    Box Hill VIC 3128
    03 8843 7600
    Monday to Friday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
    Saturday, 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
    Sunday, 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
    Public holidays, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

    Richmond
    Ground Floor, Epworth Hospital
    89 Bridge Road
    Richmond VIC 3121
    03 8420 0700
    Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
    Saturday, Sunday & public holidays, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

    Frankston
    Frankston Public Surgical
    Centre 5 Susono Way
    Frankston VIC 3199
    03 9770 1247
    Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 5:30 pm
    Saturday, 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
    Sunday & public holidays, closed

    Geelong
    Epworth Private Hospital Geelong
    Level 1, 1 Epworth Place
    Waurn Ponds VIC 3216
    03 5244 2539
    Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
    Saturday, 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
    Sunday, 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
    Public holidays, 9.00 am – 1.00 pm

    Collection-only pharmacies

    East Melbourne
    Epworth Freemasons Hospital (maternity)
    320 Victoria Parade
    East Melbourne
    03 9200 5900
    Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
    Saturday, Sunday & public holidays, closed

    Camberwell
    888 Toorak Road
    Camberwell VIC 3124
    03 9852 5200
    Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
    Saturday, Sunday & public holidays, 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
    Christmas and New Year’s Day, closed

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Step 3

Start treatment

Once your period starts, begin your medication as instructed, then notify your fertility nurse by emailing [email protected] or by calling (03) 8080 8933.

Need help?

If you need assistance to complete any of these steps, please call (03) 8080 8933 to speak to one of our friendly team members.

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Get in touch

For more information or to book an appointment with one of our fertility doctors, please call (03) 8080 8933 or email [email protected]. Fertility appointments can also be booked via our online booking page.

Our three Melbourne clinics are based in Box Hill, Clayton and East Melbourne and are open Monday–Friday: 8:00am–5:00pm. We welcome patients from all over Victoria, as well as those seeking care interstate or internationally. All fertility treatment requiring day surgery or lab access (e.g. egg collection, embryo transfer) will take place at our state-of-the-art treatment centre in Box Hill. Fertility consultations and IVF cycle monitoring can be arranged at all three Melbourne clinics.

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