Male Infertility
Who is IVF Suitable For?
As one of the most advanced fertility treatments, IVF is used for individuals diagnosed with complex fertility challenges. It is also recommended for single women, same sex couples and gender diverse people wanting a family using donor sperm and eggs. Your fertility specialist will discuss all fertility treatment options and recommend if IVF is best for your age and individual needs.
The Process
At City Fertility, we know your journey to parenthood is personal. Our caring team will support you through every step of the IVF process. Each cycle usually takes about 6–8 weeks, though the timeline may change depending on your needs and any extra steps like genetic testing or embryo freezing.
Step 1: Ovarian Stimulation. Ovarian stimulation is the first step in an IVF cycle. It involves a series of daily follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) injections self-administered at home from Day 2 or 3 of your menstrual cycle. This medication is used to stimulate the ovaries to encourage the growth of multiple follicles containing eggs.
Step 2: Control & Monitoring. Your fertility specialist will closely monitor your ovarian response during the stimulation phase with ultrasounds and/or blood tests. This is important as medications may be adjusted to control the size and amount of follicles.
Step 3: Egg Release. To assist with the final maturation of the egg and loosening of the egg from the follicle wall ready for egg collection, an injection of Human Chorionic Gonadotrophin (hCG). This is often referred to as ‘the trigger injection’.
Step 1: Ovarian Stimulation. Ovarian stimulation is the first step in an IVF cycle. It involves a series of daily follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) injections self-administered at home from Day 2 or 3 of your menstrual cycle. This medication is used to stimulate the ovaries to encourage the growth of multiple follicles containing eggs.
IVF Pricing and Costs
As every IVF journey is different, we tailor our fee schedule to your individualised treatment plan, created for you, by your fertility specialist. The cost of treatment will vary depending on treatment type and Medicare eligibility.
Transparency of fees is very important to us at City Fertility and for a broad overview of our costs including Medicare rebates, you can visit our cost section. We also offer flexible payment plans to help you.
For international patients, registration for IVF treatment is free, but initial consultations, IVF cycles and fertility preservation come at a cost. See our pricing page for more details.
Core Competencies
An exaggeration of menstrual cycle symptoms. This can develop in a small percentage of women (1% of cases) where the ovaries become enlarged, and fluid accumulates in the abdomen.
A multiple pregnancy at the one menstrual cycle. This can develop in a small percentage of women (1% of cases) where the ovaries become enlarged, and fluid accumulates in the abdomen.
Potential increased risk of breast, ovarian, or uterine. Ask us anything. We are here to guide you on your fertility journey,
Potential increased risk of breast, ovarian, or uterine. This can develop in a small percentage of women (1% of cases) where the ovaries become enlarged, and fluid accumulates in the abdomen.
Next Steps
City Fertility have helped thousands of individuals and couples to become parents, and we would love to help you. Our fertility specialists will create a personalised treatment plan and guide you through every step of your IVF journey. With 18 IVF clinics, 50 consulting locations and over 60 specialists around Australia there is a City Fertility specialist to help you.
FAQs
01 What happens if a man is infertile?
If you’re having trouble conceiving, and it is due to male infertility, you will likely need fertility help, for example, artificial insemination, IVF or sperm injection.
02 How do you test male fertility?
A male fertility check involves a semen analysis of a fresh sperm sample. You may also require a blood test to check your hormone levels. For more information, you can book an appointment with one of our fertility specialists.
Every IVF journey is different.
That’s why our team of specialists, scientists and nurses are here to provide personalised care and answer your questions at every stage.