First Step Fertility is dedicated to providing patients bulk-billed IVF to help make their dream of having a baby a reality.
When to Refer
As a general rule, you should refer a patient to FSF if they are:
- aged under 35 and have not fallen pregnant after a year of trying
- if they are over 35 and have had no success after six months
- unknown infertility
Age has the biggest effect on fertility, especially for women, but several other factors for both partners have to be considered. These include:
Female
- irregular menstrual cycles
- medical conditions (such as PCOS) or other health issues
- being chronically under or over weight
- lifestyle influences (such as smoking and alcohol intake
- genetic make-up
Male
- low sperm count, mobility or morphology
- presence of antibodies
- ejaculatory problems or Azoospermia (no sperm present)
- alternative to male sterilisation reversal
Who is Eligible
In order to begin treatment at First Step Fertility, patients must meet the following criteria:
- Have a Medicare card.
- Fall within a healthy body weight range to meet our guidelines.
- Have been diagnosed by a First Step Fertility specialist as medically infertile.
- There is no financial means test – so patients don’t have to worry about being financially ineligible for IVF.
Initial Consultation
The initial consultation is bulk-billed
Patients are encouraged to bring their partner to the initial consultation but please note this is not necessary.
Below is a list of recommended fertility screening tests in preparation for the first consultation:
Female
- HIV
- HEP B
- HEP C
- TSH
- Rubella
- Rubella
- Chromosome analysis (bulk-bill at QML)
- AMH (approx $75 out-of-pocket at QML)
Male
- HIV
- HEP B
- HEP C
- Chromosome analysis (bulk-bill at QML)
- Semen assessment (approx $55 out-of-pocket at QML)
Our Bulk-Billed IVF Treatment Process
At First Step Fertility, we are committed to making IVF treatment as budget-friendly as possible, thanks to bulk-billing and a streamlined service model.
Our treatment model is not only easy on the pocket but involves a Fully Stimulated IVF Cycle to give patients the best possible chance of falling pregnant.
To give you an understanding of what patients can expect, we have put together a simple illustration of the various stages of the treatment process. View our treatment process here.
Clinic Locations
For the convenience of your patients, we have multiple consulting locations including:
- Gold Coast
- Springfield
- Northlakes
For further details on our clinic locations, please visit our locations page
Referral Forms
First Step Fertility is a bulk bill IVF service provider focusing on bringing your dream of parenthood within financial reach.