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  • Monday to Friday: 7:00am – 6:30pm
  • Saturday: 8:00am – 12:00pm

What is a Miscarriage?

A miscarriage is the spontaneous loss of a pregnancy before the 20th week. It is a distressing and heartbreaking experience, leaving many with unanswered questions and grief. Miscarriage, a term that carries both emotional and physical weight, is surprisingly common. In fact, up to one in five women will experience a miscarriage in the first twenty weeks of pregnancy, with most of these occurring in the first 12 weeks. While the symptoms can vary, most women experience cramping, period-like pain, and vaginal bleeding. Understanding miscarriage is the first step in supporting yourself or someone you care about during this challenging experience.
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What is IVF

IVF, which stands for “In Vitro Fertilisation,” involves carefully stimulating the ovaries to produce eggs which are retrieved and then fertilised with sperm in
a laboratory. After several days the fertilised egg, which is now an embryo, is transferred back into the female partner’s uterus. The whole in vitro fertilisation process usually takes around three to four weeks.

IVF offers the highest success rates of any fertility treatment, providing the greatest hope to individuals 
and couples experiencing difficulty conceiving.

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.

IVF is likely to be recommended if you:
Are of advanced maternal age
(over 35 years)
Have blocked or damaged fallopian tubes
Experience ovulation issues, polycystic ovarian syndrome and / or unsuccessful ovulation induction treatment
Have male factor infertility including low sperm count or motility
Have severe endometriosis
Have had two unsuccessful IUI cycles or when IUI treatment is not suitable
Have unexplained infertility

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 Success Rates

IVF success rates are an important consideration for people choosing an IVF clinic. They provide valuable insight into the likelihood of achieving a baby through IVF.  Its important to understand that several factors influence IVF success rates, including age, lifestyle, and the cause of infertility.

At City Fertility, we are proud to deliver consistently high success rates, backed by advanced reproductive technologies and our personalised approach to patient care. 

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.

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Core Competencies

City Fertility offers a full spectrum of fertility treatments, including pioneering reproductive.

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.

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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.

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