Your questions, answered
The questions we hear most at first consultations. If yours is not here, call us and a nurse will happily help.
When should we see a fertility specialist?
If you are under 35 and have been trying for 12 months, or over 35 and trying for six months, it is a good time to book. Come sooner if you have irregular periods, endometriosis, PCOS or a known sperm concern.
Do I need a referral from my GP?
A referral helps with rebates and lets us see your history in advance, but you can book an initial consultation without one. We can arrange it with your GP for you.
How much does IVF cost?
Costs depend on your treatment plan and medication. Every patient receives a written, itemised estimate at the first consultation, so there are no surprises later.
Is IVF painful?
Most patients describe the daily injections as a quick pinch. Egg collection is done under light sedation, and embryo transfer feels similar to a smear test.
Do you offer counselling?
Yes. Every patient has access to sessions with our fertility counsellor, before, during and after treatment, at no extra cost.
How long does one IVF cycle take?
From the first injection to the pregnancy test is usually five to six weeks. Your nurse coordinator gives you a day-by-day calendar so you always know what is coming next.
Can I freeze my eggs if I am not ready for a baby?
Yes. Egg freezing is most effective before 35, but we assess every patient individually. A short fertility check tells us how many eggs we are likely to collect in one cycle.
Do you treat single parents and LGBTQ+ families?
Absolutely. Our donor egg, sperm and embryo programs and surrogacy guidance are open to every kind of family, with counselling built into each pathway.
See where your care happens before you visit
Step inside our consulting rooms, scanning suite and embryology lab, and meet a few of the people who will look after you along the way.
- Private consulting rooms with space for your partner
- On-site embryology and andrology laboratory
- Quiet recovery suite for egg collection days
Clinic & lab tour, 2 min
Ready to take the first step?
Book a consultation and we will call you back within one working day to confirm a time that suits you.
- +1 (555) 555-555
- hello@example.com
- 3290 Albert Street Canberra 5311
