Hi Rachael,
Yes, there is more to pay than just $1,700. I will tell you my costs, but bear in mind you might have a different protocol. MIVF has a one off admin fee ($230) and I have extra for ICSI as well ($700). Plus there is the cost of the Synarel (I paid about $90), and I had to start on the BCP as well (about $30). Then of course the bed fee (depending on where you end up going (Freemasons $750 or Royal Women’s $250) - no Medicare rebate on that) and the anesthetist which we have been told will be approx $240 (before Medicare rebate). If you have PHI I think it covers some of the anesthetist and the bed costs (I think?) and of course it all depends on if you have reached the Medicare safety net or not then you get more back too I guess. There is an embryo storage fee of $90 per six months - but we aren't anywhere near that yet.
Plus you have to buy enough chocolate (or other treats ) to get you through this rollercoaster journey.
That's my basic list but of course once you get started the path can veer off depending on what works.
Hope that's given you a rough idea. Don't quote me on it
Good luck with your lap next friday.
Jo