I'm a single lesbian TTC at the moment - I'm going through QFG (mentioned above) - they are pretty friendly to any and all, lesbians, singles etc... They don't use AU donor sperm for IUI procedures, only imported US due to a higher success rate (due to higher quality as the US banks can afford to be extremely picky)... That costs $850 per vial (per cycle), which is not claimable from Medicare. There is also an initial registration with the clinic that is $450 - $500 (can't remember exactly) and while that's not claimable either, it covers things like free counselling with their staff psychologists and they have a borrowing library and stuff too. The actual IUI fee depends on the doctor, mine is around $500 I think but I get all except $90 back from Medicare.
So each cycle costs me $940.. so far that's included any hormones/meds I've needed to be on but I'm not sure if you normally have to pay extra for that if you need it.
I'm seeing Dr Kilvert, and it was a two week wait before I could see him for the first appointment after my referral from my GP... then after the appointment with a nurse coordinator, psychologist, and communication with the Donor Coordinator (which were all on that same day) I was able to begin on the very next cycle. Dr Kilvert assumes a level of fertility so he doesn't order all the diagnostic tests (just an initial blood test to prove you've ovulated) until you've gone through a few unsuccessful cycles - personally I preferred that as I have no reason to suspect infertility... but some would prefer all the tests up-front, like Leash's clinic did - just to make sure you're not wasting your money on cycles that have no chance of success.
I'll be having my second attempt in November.
Hope that's helpful - Ask away if you've got any more questions
We are also using QFG (Wickham Terrace Brisbane) and seeing Dr Barbara Hall at Spring Hill (Obstetrician & Gynaecologist).The reception ladies are lovely and so is Dr Hall, although she has a dry sense of humour I think you would say... and all the staff at QFG are great too! They all know we are gay, you shouldn't have any problems at QFG - they made everything simple and comfortable for us!
We are having our first attempt (ICI) in about 3 weeks...fingers crossed!!!
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