How to become
a patient

Trying to conceive a baby can be frustrating, but it’s important to understand that not everyone needs IVF. At IVF4family our purpose is to give the right people IVF treatment.

How do you know if you need IVF?

If the female partner is under 35 and has been trying to conceive for more than 12 months, or if the female partner is over 35 and has been trying to conceive for 6 months or has a known fertility issue, it’s important you speak to your general practitioner about trying to conceive. If the female is over 35 and the male is more than five years older than his partner chances of conceiving are lower and it’s best to seek help. If there are known problems such as blocked tubes or an abnormal sperm count, IVF is usually the most appropriate treatment.

Next steps to get IVF treatment

1. Speak to your GP and ask to be referred to a gynaecologist associated with IVF4family. These include Dr Ashleigh Smith, Dr Brad Armstrong, Dr Ken Law and Dr Clare Boothroyd. 
2. The gynaecologist will assess you to ensure that other treatments have been implemented (to increase your chance of a spontaneous conception for example) and that you’re suitable for treatment through IVF4family.
3. If you’re suitable for treatment through IVF4family, the gynaecologist will refer you to IVF4family. You should download the consent to become a patient of IVF4family, complete the form and return the form by email to greenslopes@ivf4family.com.au
4. Speak to either your GP or gynecologist to have these tests. These results will need to be sent to the IVF4family nurses before you start fertility treatment.
5. An IVF4family nurse will email you to arrange for your investigation results to be forwarded to IVF4family and to arrange an interview to start your IVF journey.

You can view your IVF4family journey here along with the associated costs.

Important information about being a patient at IVF4family

To enable us to provide affordable IVF treatment, communication with IVF4family is via email (both receive and send). This includes signing all consent forms electronically and returning to IVF4family. It also involves assisting IVF4family in obtaining necessary electronic pathology and ultrasounds results which may have been performed by your general practitioner or gynaecologist.

Common questions that are asked