I agree with what everyone else has said. I feel that it is unfair to open up these questions to only people who agree with you.
I feel the anger in your post and it is most unfortunate that you and your wife have been through this experience but I have to say that I don't think that all clinics are the way that you perceive them to be. The fact that you say you've been to 2 large Melbourne clinics, perhaps this is why you feel the way you do? Like a number?
How much research did you do into these clinics? You sound like the kind of person who would look into them thoroughly before making a decision - which is the way that it should be! I wonder why you chose those clinics.

Australia is the world leader in its IVF practices and even though the first IVF baby was conceived in the UK, Australia was a very close second and is more ahead in practices and research than anywhere else in the world. I do believe that cost has a lot to do with the fact that there are so many treatments done in Australia. I am from the UK and know that if I went privately for IVF, I'd be paying more than double than what I do here.

I think that you are right to ask all of these questions, but feel that if you and your wife are to continue down this road, then you need to find a clinic and a specialist who are going to answer all of the questions that you've asked us, to your satisfaction. Human beings are the least fertile beings on the planet. FACT. Sometimes there can be no explanation as to why someone can't have a child. It's unfortunate but a fact of life.

I have asked all of the questions that you have in your post and have been given more than satisfactory answers. My Dr is a very thorough clinician who I trust completely with my issues. But if I wasn't happy, I'd go elsewhere.


I truly hope that you get the answers you are looking for soon.
Sue