I've been trying to get pregnent for a long time now. My husband and I decided to try IVF, and have finally managed to secure funding to fly in for the treatment.Been contacting Queensland Fertility Group-Brisbane, and should attend shortley for treatment.
I was wondering if anyone out there has undergone IVF with QFG - Brisbane, can share with me your experience with clinic and if they allow for more then one embryo transfer (multiple pregnency, one cycle) maybe recomend a Doctor for me.
I used QFG and if you have a look at my ticker you will see that they let me put two embies back in, resulting in my little miracles I personally used Dr Barbara Hall and really liked her. They have many Drs to choose from though. I also found the staff at the clinic lovely and very helpful. I was on fertility treatment for just over a year (only three IVF cycles though) and I went to QFG many times for blood tests etc, then their day surgery facilities and found it all to be great in my personal experience.
I can see you have beautiful twins, congratulation. Just a question, the first you went, did you go straight onto the treatment after having tests, or did have to wait for a while.
I have PCOS and after having tests we went straight onto using clomid. I just had to take some provera to get a period and we were off and running once that arrived.
From your experience what day of my cycle would you think it be the best time to go in. Just concerned because, I have to fly in from outside Australia, and am time concious, becos of expenses involved. Dont wanna go in and be told something like I have to wait for my next cycle.
Cheers and wishing you and family a prosperous new year and success to you, if you have plans for more children.
This isn't my personal experience (although am about to start IUI with a Dr through QFG) but my good friend went through Dr Mulloy (the head of QFG) and she fell pregnant with IVF first time, and is now 14 weeks pregnant. She loved Dr M and tells me only good things about him.
QFG have the best results in Queensland for success rates.
Hope that helps.
Last edited by Lenny; January 24th, 2010 at 02:10 PM.
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It is a bit hard to say what time of your cycle would be the best time to go in... I guess it all depends on what type of cycles you have. Perhaps when you choose a Dr and call to book maybe you could ask if they would do a phone appointment or something like that? Perhaps that way you could discuss what the best course of action would be and the Dr could advise you where to go from there.
My wife (25) and I (27) went to QFG to see Dr Molloy based on the fact that he was head of the AMA and is regarded as one of the highest ranking IVF specialists in Australia.
His method is flawless but his manner left much to be desired.
In our first meeting he was warm and accomodating and had lots of time for questions and so on. We felt that we were very lucky to have found him.
After that we found his manner to be almost robotic and detached as we paid for session after session that lasted less than 10 minutes.
The result was excellent! My wife has PCOS and Endometriosis and when we harvested we only got 8 eggs and only 3 fertilised but were strong 16/8 cell beasties that looked good.
After implantation we sat in the recovery lounge of the Brisbane Private Hospital and Dr Molloy Walked right past us (less than 2m away) without even a cursory "good luck"
We registered a BFP after a minor spotting scare and we are now at 29weeks this week with everything looking good so far *touches wood*. Dr Molloy attributes our quick success to our age as the problem was getting eggs to fertilise.
Dr Molloy is an expert, he knows what he is doing and has a pregancy rate that is marginally ahead of the australian standard. Overall, including the money for the QFG and all the visits to the specialist and the Laparoscapy and the Drugs and Blood Tests, it actually cost us about $10,000 Out of Pocket to make it to BFP and that is with a first round success. I am not trying to scare anyone but make it clear that the QFG will say it costs $6600 with about $4000 returned when in fact there are a lot of other costs that will come along too, be informed and ask loads and loads of questions!!!
So, do you want a hug, or a statistically better chance of pregnancy? I am happy I went to him in the same way that I am happy to take my car to the most skilled mechanic I know, he is not my friend however and I we wont be sending him a picture when DS arrives in March.
Doing this once was hard, we spoke to many couples in the process who have done this several times and I send my best sticky wishes to all of you in the process. It sucks and it is not fair. Not Fair.
After multiple rounds I would want someone nicer than Dr Molloy but starting out I would probably still go to see him based on his reputation.
QFG's facilities are top notch and you wont need to run all over town to get tests etc... parking can be a pain but manageable, the Nurses are all good value too and very sensitive to the high emotions involved in this whole process.
I hope I have been helpful and informative - GOOD LUCK
Last edited by onthefly; January 22nd, 2010 at 09:13 PM.
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I've been with QFG for about 7 years and have tried 3 different Doctors. Dr. Chang, Dr. Keeping and am now with Dr. Yazdani.
Dr. Keeping is a lovely doctor and is very caring - but I had to leave his surgery as he only seemed interested in keeping me on the ivf rollercoaster and encouraged me to be persistent when I asked for some tests following 5 years of failure. One of the QFG nurses have since told me that that his real focus is in obgyn and ivf is just a sideline.
I then took fate into my own hands and found Dr. Yazdani. The guy is a genious. He has a lovely bed-side manner and actually even talks to my husband (rare in IVF land). He is very particular and did simple tests which proved I had real infertility issues which required surgery. He has the personal touch and it a true specialist. He's only recently joined QFG. I guess my recommendations come from other nurses/doctors and once I mention I'm seeing Dr. Yazdani - they all know him and his very extroverted personality but comment that they want him looking after them or their partner.
I hope that helps!
Tarnya - finally TTC again and is awaiting EPU on Wednesday 28/1/2010
AFter having grade 5 endometriosis removed I was referred to QFG Dr De Ambrosis for IVF. He tested my DH and I for everything. We basically spent the first day there having blood sucked! After everything was clear we started our cycle of IVF/ICSI and were blessed to fall first go wtih Warren.
We really loved our FS he was just so laid back and down to earth, and made us feel so relaxed. Above all he listened to us and our wants and needs. If we wanted to be tested for something obscure it was never a problem ~ he would just go ahead and order the test.
The other great thing about Warren is that he only does IVF, so this is where his sole interest lies. He isn't running off to deliver babies or do gynea surgery... Its all about IVF with him and getting you pregnant!
I have to say that I agree with TiggerLinda - Dr Das at "City Fertility" in Brisbane is AMAZING!!! Thanks for recommending him. We are happily pregnant with our first and will def go back to Dr Das for our 2nd.
This IVF clinic have chosen not to market themselves using stats like some of the other clinics because as they explained it is too difficult to show an accurate picture and can be false info - much like the famous and pioneering "Sydney Fertility Clinic".
When we moved up from Sydney, where I was being treated at SFC, I was nervous I wouldn't find anyone as good as my FS there. But I have.
I was a very difficult case with endo etc etc etc. And Dr Das did his magic. His manner is so calm and gentle, he really looks after you. If his background and highly regarded credentials aren't enough to convince you, then I don't know what is.
The receptionists, nurses and lab staff deserve a special mention. They were always lovely, compassionate and a delight to deal with.
I hear so much about QFG. The masses seem to go there. But I have to say they are missing out by not considering this wonderful clinic too. Brisbane's best kept secret.
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I personally used Dr Barbara Hall and really liked her. They have many Drs to choose from though. I also found the staff at the clinic lovely and very helpful. I was on fertility treatment for just over a year (only three IVF cycles though) and I went to QFG many times for blood tests etc, then their day surgery facilities and found it all to be great in my personal experience.
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