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jasmine00 - one of my friends used a low cost IVF clinic in south brisbane and it was lower costs for a few reasons.

they did lower stimulation and only ever did fresh cycles. They never froze any eggs which is one of the ways they save money.
They did egg pick up with just meds like valium to relax you so no hospital costs involved. (my friend said it was uncomfortable not super painful)
they are also work around the clinic schedule more than a persons cycle - they do collections and transfers on certain days of the week only. So they manipulate your cycles around those days.

i know it doesnt sound like it is a very good clinic and i know it definately wouldnt suit everyone - but my friend did end up falling pregnant on the first cycle at that clinic. I think it depends on every ones needs.