Welcome to the Melbourne FMT Clinic
For well over 20 years the practice of Faecal Microbiota Transplant (FMT) has been shown to have significant benefit to patients suffering from certain chronic gut-related illnesses. Particularly effective in the treatment of Clostridium difficile (C. diff), the therapy is now being investigated for a wider range of conditions, and exciting progress is being made every day.
Melbourne FMT has provided this treatment since 2013. Specialising in clinically proven donor screening methods and advanced implantation techniques, Melbourne FMT offers the most reliable and effective treatment option for our patients.
What is FMT?
FMT is the infusion of a healthy microbiome in the form of donor faecal material. The microbiome from the carefully […] Read more
Why Does It Help?
A plethora of recent studies have indicated that our gut bacteria play an integral role not only in our digestive and immune […] Read more
What are the Risks?
FMT is not a new therapy. There is evidence in Chinese medical literature from the fourth century describing a procedure […] Read more
How it works
How it works
Faecal Microbiota Transplant is the procedure of transferring a processed microbiome donation from a healthy person into the large or small intestine of a patient.
The Procedure
Our FMT procedure begins with an in depth consultation - an initial meeting during which you will be assessed for suitability of the treatment.
Donor Selection
Selected donors must have a regular healthy bowel habit and avoid foods at risk of contamination and commence the high fibre diet to maintain and enrich their gut bacteria.
Programs
Programs
For most indications and illnesses we use a course of 10 FMT treatments. Ten FMTs are usually required to ensure adequate establishment of a new colonic microbiome in the recipient. FMT’s are usually done daily until the course is complete (we don’t do FMTs on weekends). We usually do only the first FMT via colonoscopy with all subsequent FMTs being administered by enema. Our nurse teaches you how to administer the FMT via enema safely and easily. You can pick up your FMT from the clinic and take it home to administer it, or organise to have it home delivered for an additional cost […] Read more
Book a consultation with Melbourne FMT
Book a consultation with Melbourne FMT to learn if FMT treatment could help you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Browse through our FAQs to find answers to commonly raised questions about FMT. Read more
FMT Papers
The latest clinical research for Faecal Microbial Transplant and links to research papers. Read more
Our Research
Melbourne FMT is actively engaged in research into the benefits of FMT at our clinic. Read more