Are you struggling to fall pregnant or to carry a pregnancy full-term? If so, couples in NSW can take advantage of a government rebate to help them try to understand the cause of their fertility problem.
The rebate is part of a four-year initiative that helps subsidise out-of-pocket expenses for eligible pre-IVF fertility testing.
The one-time payment can be claimed following a GP or fertility specialist’s request for four key tests including an Anti-Mullerian Hormone test (ovarian reserve); a pelvic ultrasound; an ovulation test; or semen analysis.
Here is a little more about what these tests are looking for in relation to your fertility:
- Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH) test: This blood test is used to predict your ovarian (egg) reserve. The AMH is a hormone produced by the ovarian follicles that contain eggs. The amount of AMH gives an indication of the number of eggs being produced (or ovarian reserve).
- Pelvic Ultrasound Scan: This scan is performed to check the uterine cavity or pelvic anatomy in some cases. The ultrasound looks for any uterine abnormalities such as fibroids or polyps that may be affecting the menstrual cycle. This scan also measures the woman’s ovarian reserve and any abnormalities of the ovaries such as ovarian cysts.
- Ovulation Test: this test is performed to determine if a woman is ovulating. This involves the review of a women’s hormone profile to establish this.
- Semen Analysis: A semen analysis evaluates the amount and quality of semen and sperm. Sometimes called a sperm count, it tests the motility (movement), morphology (shape), count and vitality (ability to live and endure) of sperm. A sperm count is also often known as a Seminal Fluid Analysis.
The results of these tests may help you to understand the causes of your fertility issues (whether simple or complex) and help to set you on the right treatment path to achieving pregnancy success sooner rather than later.
How to claim the rebate
You may be eligible to claim out-of-pocket costs not reimbursed by another government program or rebate, such as Medicare. To check your eligibility and apply for your rebate on the Service NSW website at https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-pre-ivf-fertility-testing-rebate.
For applications made after 1 January 2023, the rebate amount is up to $250, regardless of when you undertook the tests.
Please note, there is also a NSW rebate for fertility treatment available.
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