Sorry to hear you have joined the many couples who need assisted conception. But at least you know now and you can begin your new journey.
I am at MIVF with my first cycle and treatment - ICSI cycle.
I am not sure where they get the $12,000 either and have not heard of your FS.
My FS is Scott Pearce and he is lovely to deal with, has rooms at Mt Waverley and also at Canbrini.
My costs so far:
Appointments with FS - $80 each
New patient admin fee at MIVF - $265
ICSI cycle (payable up front) $5300
Egg collection aprox $850 - I am not sure of exact cost as I have health insurance
And as far as I know this is the main costs.
Infinity has said a frozen embryon transfer is $1675 so that will be extra if you are not successful the first time and provided you have some embys to freeze.
As per someone's elses advice - I would call patient liason team at MIVF and talk to them about the costs. Once you go ahead you have a compulsory accounts appnt. Ask if you can have an accnts appointment before you decide what to do so you get a better understanding of it all. Also I am sure they can tell you if different FS's have different costs.
I don't know how much the different clinics costs vary - but maybe once you understand the terminology better (cos I know it takes time) and you know what specifically you need, call Monash IVF and I think there is an Australia IVF - just google it and see how you go.
If you have any other questions this is a really good place to put them out there - as everyone is so helpful and knowledgeable and more importantly it is a great group of support too.
My DH and I are also going through MIVF with IVF/ICSI, and Dr Elzainy performed one of my FETs - he's really lovely, a total charmer, but he's not my regular FS.
I can't comment much on the costs, except to say that I don't think it will vary if you change FS and remain with MIVF. I can also tell you that a FET at MIVF is $1675 - I end up $360 out of pocket after the Medicare rebate.
ICSI has revolutionised fertility treatments, and whilst I know you're probably feeling overwhelmed and confused at the moment, the fact that they're recommended ICSI up front is a good thing - it means the FS is taking the results seriously and not farting around with IUIs and IVF when ICSI is the only thing that might work for you. I wish you all the best - we had some really great results from our stim cycle, and got lots of embryos with ICSI that probably wouldn't have happened if we hadn't done ICSI. My poor DH's little marching men do not march very fast or in the right direction.
Good luck. Feel free to ask lots of questions, both on here and of your FS.
Dr Elzeiny is my IVF specialsit, we'd tried alot with a cxouple of other specialists but found hium to be the most patient, thoughtful and sensitive to our needs. I'd definitely recommend him. I know the whole process can seem quite overwhelming at first but really with the right doctor on board a difficult experience could be made all the better. I'm now 20 weeks and we're so excited!!! Dr Elzeiny has also agreed to be our obstetrician which means we get the continuity of care and don't have to doctor shop any more
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