Long term ttc ... officially ...

[Anais]

Thanks so much for responding. We did do preliminary tests last year - my blood tests and his sperm tests.They were ok but these were done in Asia. So we might have to redo them again. We've only moved to Australia last year so we don't know much about how to go about things here.

Thanks again. I will book in that appointment with the GP immediately.

[secretmission]

For your information, if you are really keen, call every single doctor on:
Melbourne IVF | IVF Overview - MIVF Staff

and see who has an earlier appointment to see you and ask your gp to write up a referral for that doctor. Another lady here gave me this advice and we called around today and managed to get an appointment for late march which is really not that far away considering how booked FS normally are.

MIVF has a policy to see people within 14 days so try your luck you might get someone who is willing to see you quickly.

One lady here also mentioned that her FS at MIVF would only trust the semen analysis done at royal woman hospital's andrology department, so while you are at the gp, you might as well ask to be referred there for your hubby's test - save having to re-do ...

Thanks so much for responding. We did do preliminary tests last year - my blood tests and his sperm tests.They were ok but these were done in Asia. So we might have to redo them again. We've only moved to Australia last year so we don't know much about how to go about things here.

Thanks again. I will book in that appointment with the GP immediately.

[Anais]

Thanks Secret Mission for being so helpful. We are in Brisbane. Have heard of a few good fertility clinics here. IVF is very expensive, isn't it? BTW we are not covered by Medicare, we have private health insurance and don't think they cover any infertility investigation and treatment. I do hope we will get lucky with a little help from a friendly GP. Will keep you updated!

[secretmission]

Silly me ... I just assumed you are in vic :P

If you don't get many replies here, post a new thread and ask for good Brissy FS ... I am sure a lot of ladies here would be able to help Good luck

I think you are right ... private doesn't cover infertility issues, call them to double check!

Thanks Secret Mission for being so helpful. We are in Brisbane. Have heard of a few good fertility clinics here. IVF is very expensive, isn't it? BTW we are not covered by Medicare, we have private health insurance and don't think they cover any infertility investigation and treatment. I do hope we will get lucky with a little help from a friendly GP. Will keep you updated!

[Anais]

thanks secret.....!