Prof Beverley Vollenhoven

Prof Beverley Vollenhoven AM

Reproductive Endocrinologist & Infertility Specialist

MBBS PhD FRANZCOG CREI | Head of Gynaecology, Monash Health

Professor Beverley Vollenhoven AM is one of Melbourne's leading fertility specialists with over 25 years of experience at Monash IVF. She is Head of Gynaecology at Monash Health, Deputy Head of Monash University's Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department, and a clinician at Monash IVF since 1996.

Pioneering Career

Prof Vollenhoven was the first female O&G trainee in Victoria to be awarded a PhD and the first O&G trainee in Victoria to take maternity leave – initially met with considerable resistance, academic and special leave is now common in specialist medical training. She continues to advocate for gender equality through her position as Chair of the Women in Medicine and Science committee at Monash University.

Research Achievements

Her groundbreaking research into IVF has shown that the rate of miscarriages among older IVF patients can decrease substantially – from one in two to one in five – if embryos are transferred at a later stage of development. She has more than 170 publications in journals and books, with a clinical and research interest in uterine fibroids (leiomyomas).

Areas of Expertise

• IVF and assisted reproduction
• Ovulation induction
• Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
• Paediatric and adolescent gynaecology
• Eating disorders and fertility
• Menopause management
• Uterine fibroids treatment

Professional Leadership

She has been Chairperson of the Victorian Regional Committee of RANZCOG and serves on the Examinations Committee. She is on the Advisory Committee for Prescription Medicines (Therapeutic Goods Administration) and is a Board Member of the Fertility Society of Australia. This doctor has participated in LGBTIQ+ Diversity & Inclusion training.