IVF Australia or Sydney IVF - advice needed

[Lozenge]

Thanks so much to both of you for your quick and helpful responses!
I am tempted to switch to Sydney IVF for all of those reasons. Plus their statistics seem to be much better (although I am finding that it is hard to compare apples with apples).
One more question - is it inconvenient to travel to the city for blood tests etc with Sydney IVF? I would imagine parking etc is difficult.
Good luck to you too.
Lozenge

[kdmeddie]

I suppose it depends where you live? I tried to avoid going into town unless absolutely necessary, I either went to Liverpool or Norwest for blood tests and the ultra sound - you can go to any clinic for these. I had my egg collection and transfer in town though.

When I did go into town I always managed to score street parking, we only had to pay for a parking station a few times. However in saying that it has been the xmas/new year period when it is pretty quite, not sure how it would be when everyone is back at work though??

[blossom73]

Hi i have been to both clinics and would definately recommend SIVF without hesitation they picked up on a lot more than IVFA and where much more professional and informative.

Dr Lok was our doctor there and he was fantastic unfortunately for us our situation has meant we had to change clinics but only because they dont offer the service at SIVF otherwise we would have stayed there with Dr Lok.

With regards to BT etc u can also get this done at other ultrasound places so hopefully one of those could be close by! I had to travel 20 mins each morn but after a while it didnt matter and i got into a routine, i also went to the city once or twice and due to the early hour you get there i found parking on the street so it was easy.

Good luck with your decision

[Lozenge]

Many thanks Blossom - good luck to you as well

[AliB]

ALISON GEE IS AWESOME! After 2.5 years of going to loads of specialists for my various issues I was immediately sooo impressed by her as a Dr, she writes the most amazing letters for referrals etc which really indicates that she has listened and understood everything about me!! I believe she has the highest success rating at SIVF. Here's my "success story" oops here's the link https://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums...ml#post1938489

SIVF does have a better rep than IVFA (I've known about 10 people and only one would rate IVFA over SIVF).

As for parking - if you come really early esp weekends you can get a park on the street. Otherwise there are lots of parking stations in and near the building. You can quite likely get your bloods/scans done elsewhere if you like.

Best of luck!!

[AliB]

ps Oh wow, I feel soooo fortunate - just looking back at my diary, my first appointment with Alison Gee was on 28 Jan 2009 - and today I am 36.5 weeks pregnant!!! Despite heaps of tests and surgery in between. Hope you get the same amazing results xo

[Lozenge]

Hi to all of you again.

I wanted to let you know that I have decided to switch to SIVF. Its a tough call because it means waiting another month or so (I can only get an appointment with Dr Lok or Gee in Feb), but it sounds like it is the right decision based on everything you have all said (plus everything else I have read).

I wanted to say a BIG thank you again for all of your advice and support which has been invaluable. I got my husband to read all of your responses and it really helped us make an informed decision. I appreciate all of your time and experience!

I will let you know what happens.

PS: AliB - congrats to you that is so fantastic and so encouraging to hear.