I would suggest that you check out the fee structures of the different clinics - remembering that it's not just SIVF and IVF Australia! There's the Westmead Fertility Centre and Next Generation Fertility and a few other ones where the names are currently escaping me.

Also check out the doctor profiles at each clinic - find one that you think is going to suit your particular situation. We were initially referred to Dr David Knight at Next Gen, and find him to be alternatingly wonderful and outright revolting. He was always dedicated to doing what needed to be done for us, he just sometimes had a slightly peculiar way of showing it and would show no hesitation in giving me a metaphoric kick up the bum if he felt I was letting things get on top of me and IVF control my life. We also sought a second opinion with Dr Gavin Sacks at IVF Australia who was also absolutely wonderful and very gentle... but we couldn't cope with the extra 2 hours of travel time to see him.

For us, our issues were many and complex with both male and female factor infertility and problems staying pregnant once an embryo had implanted, all complicated by other health problems... I'd certainly recommend doing the research not only into the doctor, but the clinic as well.

BW