Hi Everyone,
Thought I'd add my comments regarding my experience between IVF Aust & Syd IVF.

I had 5 ICSI cycles & 1 frozen cycle with IVF Aust due to male infertility (May 07 - June 08). I also unfortunately had 2 miscarriages during 2 of these ICSI cycles and was extremely disappointed with the care I received by our FS at IVF Aust.
On 2+ occassions we requested a DNA fragmentation test to be done (as we had good egg numbers, fantastic fert rates, but 99% of embryos didnt get to blast stage - we had over 40 eggs collected but we only got 2 early blastocycts out of 5 fresh cycles & only ever got 1 frozen), but our FS said this wasnt necessary and husband should keep taking Menevit.
After 2nd miscarriage (scan at 6wks) showed no heart beat, we were told by our FS to "go away & came back in a few days if you start to bleed". At no stage they did suggest to run any more tests or suggest I do their miscarriage program.

I immediately rang Syd IVF and made an appointment to see Dr Helen Peric (Chatswood). The difference of care from Helen and Syd IVF is amazing, its like comparing a Hyundai (IVF Aust) & BMW (Syd IVF).

I completed their miscarriage management program & they found 2 things, my husbands DNA frag was high (39%) - even though IVF Aust said this test wasnt required!Thats why we did PICSI. I also had "high levels of Natural Killer Cells" which can cause miscarriages. Have been taking Clexane to treat this.

We have just completed out 1st cycle doing PICSI (like ICSI but a new & better solution for male infert). We got 10 eggs & 10 fertilised. We ended up getting 1 Blast, 3 expanded Blast & 1 hatched blast - The best result ever. We also got 4 in the freezer. Waiting for preg bld test result today....fingers crossed.

So I would definitely suggest Syd IVF and Helen Peric, they provide advanced & super friendly care.

Please dont waste your time at a clinic, like we did, if you dont feel comfortable with the care you are receiving, particularly if your FS doesnt seem to listen to your requests for additional tests.

IVF is such an emotional roller coaster, but hang in there, hopefully one day soon many of you will be blessed "with a little miracle"