Donor Sperm

[redlady]

at the canberra fertility clinic there is apparently no long waiting lists for donor sperm, however you HAVE to go through IVF. the cost of freezing sperm is $750 per six months and I think out of pocket expenses are around the $2700 (plus cost of sperm, which is about another $1800). The costs are all listed on their website, so to is some great information about the whole IVF process and the donor sperm route.

Most of these expenses are able to be claimed back through the medicare ruling (above your normal medicare rebate).. I think this returns 80% of the expenses above a certain amount (something like $1200).. You have to register for this at the medicare office (or maybe on their website), worth looking into.

Sorry to double post but I think I will be giving the canberra fertility clinic very soon. I know your post is a bit older but it worthwhile finding out if they still don't have a waiting list. Thanks so much.

bye for now
Redlady.

[clarice]

Hi
I too am looking at trying to find donor sperm. Has anyone been to the canberra clinic for the same reason? If so what was your experience like?
Furthermore does anyone know if you can import your own sperm from North America?
Thanks Clarice

[Gem78]

Hi Clarice,

Sorry can't answer your question about the Canberra Clinic, But you can only import sperm though a clinic and I think in most states it will soon be finishing up as there are new rules coming in.

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[Malyna]

Clarice, we just went through IVF with one of their donors off their books at the Canberra Fertility Clinic. Give them a call and ask to speak to their donor person (can't remember her name, and it changed from when we first went there).

I think from memory (and it was a year ago) that we had a choice of three locals and 8 overseas. I didn't get to asking if we could import our own donor.

Give them a call and have a chat to someone. I'd suggest calling after 9am (once the crazy morning blood session has finished).

[redlady]

I did end up ringing the canberra clinic, because Im from out of state they said I would be on the stand by list. So that meant when everyone else who needed donor sperm was seen to then I would be seen.

So that didnt end up working out for us. But I hope someone out there has success.

Redlady

[Venus]

Hi ladies
I went through Canberra Fertility Centre. The contact for donor sperm is 'Fiona'. And yes, you can choose your own donor from the USA - I did.
Redlady, I am surprised there is a standby list for donor sperm given you can choose your own donor. I know that there is a standby list for IVF with alot of people trying to get in before the Medicare safety net issues on 1 Jan. If you are still keen to go through Canberra, I would be persistent and give them another call - speak to Fiona rather than someone at reception.
Good luck

[redlady]

Hi ladies
I went through Canberra Fertility Centre. The contact for donor sperm is 'Fiona'. And yes, you can choose your own donor from the USA - I did.
Redlady, I am surprised there is a standby list for donor sperm given you can choose your own donor. I know that there is a standby list for IVF with alot of people trying to get in before the Medicare safety net issues on 1 Jan. If you are still keen to go through Canberra, I would be persistent and give them another call - speak to Fiona rather than someone at reception.
Good luck

Hi venus,

I would be on stand by as im from out of the state. They treat people within the ACT first, when they are treated then I would be treated last. Thats what I was told.

Redlady