When facing challenges with conception, a variety of fertility treatment options can help support individuals and couples on their journey to parenthood. Treatments are tailored based on specific diagnoses, reproductive health, and personal preferences, with approaches ranging from minimally invasive procedures to advanced assisted reproductive technologies.
Understanding these options empowers patients to make informed decisions and find the pathway that best suits their unique needs. Here’s an overview of some of the most common fertility treatment options available today.
Your dream of being a parent should be supported with the utmost care, from someone you can trust. It's important to find the right fertility specialist for your journey. Connection is key; do they make you feel seen and understood? Do you feel supported?
Expertise counts, but only when paired with a determination to provide the best care possible.
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During our first consultation, we'll discuss your goals along with any concerns. I'll get an idea of who you are and your medical history before suggesting some initial tests to look into your fertility. You can expect to talk about your lifestyle, as factors like diet and stress can play a role in fertility. I also encourage you to prepare any questions you might have.
Together, we'll create a plan specific to your needs and goals on your journey to pregnancy.
The journey to pregnancy is different for everyone. I’ve devoted my life to making hopeful parents feel heard, supported and understood. My job (and passion) is to help you make informed and empowered choices on your fertility health.
My holistic approach considers a breadth of fertility problems and pathways while providing personalised care that aligns with your family.
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Fertility health services like most other health services in Australia are divided into public and private services.
Public services (e.g. Royal Prince Alfred Hospital) provide excellent fertility care but with some limitations:
Private services (e.g. Genea) are often ‘full-service’ clinics. It is important to check the details however, Genea’s care involves continuity (i.e. one doctor to manage your case from beginning to end), 7-days a week, and there is no restriction on treatment offerings.
The majority of fertility specialists in Australia begin as Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (FRANZCOG). There are a few that are Physician (Endocrinology) trained.
Some of the fertility specialists (FRANZCOG) have chosen to complete a certificate in reproductive endocrinology and infertility (CREI). This requires an additional 3-years of training, set of examinations, and a research project. It also requires that at least 70% of their clinical practice and continuing professional development is in the area of reproductive endocrinology and infertility.
CREI sub-specialists are trained, experienced, and resourced to provide you with the highest level of care for your reproductive health.
For further information: https://anzsrei.com/why-crei/
A GP referral will provide a summary of your history and any investigations performed. It also enables a Medicare rebate for the consultation.
Please obtain any summaries from any prior fertility cycles. Especially the MONITORING and EMBRYOLOGY pages.
Consider what you would like to achieve from the first consultation and write down any questions you have.
Understanding the emotional journey couples endure when they have difficulty conceiving or recurrent pregnancy loss is essential to my approach.
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