Dr Nicole Hope

Dr Nicole Hope - IVF and Fertility Specialist

Dr Nicole Hope is a highly experienced IVF and fertility specialist who has been helping women and couples start or grow their families for over 15 years. As the Medical Director at Newlife IVF, she provides comprehensive fertility care to couples struggling with infertility, single women embarking on solo parenting, and same-sex couples requiring donor assistance to conceive.

Training and Background

Dr Hope graduated with honours from Melbourne University in 1998 and completed her specialist training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in 2005. She subsequently completed specialist training in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Monash Medical Centre. Dr Hope became an accredited fertility sub-specialist in 2010 and holds an advanced Certificate in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (CREI) - a qualification held by fewer than 100 fertility specialists across Australia and New Zealand.

Leadership and Academic Roles

As Medical Director at Newlife IVF, Dr Hope leads one of Melbourne's most respected fertility clinics. Her extensive experience and leadership ensure patients receive the highest standard of evidence-based fertility care, combining cutting-edge technology with compassionate support.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Hope maintains deep expertise across all aspects of fertility care, including ovulation induction, artificial insemination, and in vitro fertilisation. She has particular expertise in recurrent miscarriage management, genetic testing of embryos (PGT, NICS), assisted conception for single women and same-sex couples, and fertility preservation via egg, sperm, or ovarian tissue freezing. Her training as an experienced infertility laparoscopic surgeon enables comprehensive surgical management when required.

Why Patients Choose Dr Hope

Patients choose Dr Hope for her extensive experience, sub-specialist qualifications, and compassionate approach to fertility care. Her ability to support diverse family-building journeys - from traditional couples to solo parents and same-sex couples - reflects her commitment to inclusive, personalised care.

Conditions Treated

• Male and female infertility
• Recurrent miscarriage
• Unexplained infertility
• Ovulation disorders
• Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
• Endometriosis-related infertility
• Age-related fertility decline
• Genetic conditions requiring PGT

Services

• In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF)
• Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)
• Ovulation induction
• Artificial insemination (AI/IUI)
• Preimplantation genetic testing (PGT)
• Egg freezing and fertility preservation
• Donor egg and sperm programs
• Recurrent miscarriage management
• Fertility laparoscopic surgery