possible move to OZ - public funding IVF in oz

RebeccaNZ · 04-29-2008, 09:30 PM

HI

I was hoping somebody maybe able to help me. My dh and I are currently talking about moving to Oz for a while and im wanting to know if we will be able to continue with fertility treatment over there and what the options are. I was able to find info about the Medicare card and I know that as a kiwi citizen we are eligible to apply for this once we arrive.

I have a few question regarding seeking fertility treatment while over there.

1. So far i have only find Private clinic on the web and just wondering if there are any fertility clinics that are totally public funding?

2. Any recommendations of drs and clinic around the sydney area?

Thanks for you help
Rebecca

deb_e_deb26 · 04-29-2008, 10:17 PM

I just rung my local hospital (a teaching one) and they said they dont do public IVF...I guess though you can go and see a Gyn there and maybe ask for fertility treatments through them....

I was lucky as my RE (private) cost about $100 and I got so much back through medicare, meds were cheap and he was happy for me to try a few rounds before doing further treatment.......

Now with saying they dont do it, I am in NSW, so other states *may* do it!

Wishing you all the bes!

RebeccaNZ · 04-29-2008, 10:25 PM

Thanks for your reply and making the phone call greatly appreciated. I might just have to save a bit more money before i leave NZ to pay for treatment.

Rebecca

deb_e_deb26 · 05-05-2008, 10:05 AM

NO worries, was happy to help out a fellow cyster..just wished it was better news

As I said my RE first consult cost $100, medicare gives back around $60-70 of that...Clomid is $40-$50 full price and around $5-10 if on a health care card...this is roughly what I can remember from 3yrs ago.....because my I had seen my RE previously about my pcos, he was happy to describe clomid and try that first for around 6 rounds....

04-29-2008, 09:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
RebeccaNZ TTC #1 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Christchurch (again),New Zealand Posts: 165 My Mood: Points: 822.38 Bank: 2,297.24 Total Points: 3,119.62 Donate	possible move to OZ - public funding IVF in oz HI I was hoping somebody maybe able to help me. My dh and I are currently talking about moving to Oz for a while and im wanting to know if we will be able to continue with fertility treatment over there and what the options are. I was able to find info about the Medicare card and I know that as a kiwi citizen we are eligible to apply for this once we arrive. I have a few question regarding seeking fertility treatment while over there. 1. So far i have only find Private clinic on the web and just wondering if there are any fertility clinics that are totally public funding? 2. Any recommendations of drs and clinic around the sydney area? Thanks for you help Rebecca __________________ me (27), DH - Andrew (28), married on 11 January 2003 DX 6/03 Male factor infertility - dx 6/07 TTC #1 - on break waiting for IVF Clomid cycle - 14 january 2008 - O'ed CD 14 - BFN Clomid Cycle 2 - 11 February - major migraine only took 3 days of clomid - O ed CD 12 - BFN Fur Babies - Whetu - 6 year old cat pebble - 1 year old cat

04-29-2008, 10:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
deb_e_deb26 Noah and Keltie's mum!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: NSW, Australia Posts: 2,650 My Mood: Points: 18,622.08 Bank: 513,441.27 Total Points: 532,063.35 Donate	I just rung my local hospital (a teaching one) and they said they dont do public IVF...I guess though you can go and see a Gyn there and maybe ask for fertility treatments through them.... I was lucky as my RE (private) cost about $100 and I got so much back through medicare, meds were cheap and he was happy for me to try a few rounds before doing further treatment....... Now with saying they dont do it, I am in NSW, so other states may do it! Wishing you all the bes! __________________ Debbie(32) Patrick(28) To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Boy/girl twins born March 10th 2006. *Noah Patrick 6lb 6ozs* *Keltie Rose 4lb 10ozs* To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

04-29-2008, 10:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
RebeccaNZ TTC #1 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Christchurch (again),New Zealand Posts: 165 My Mood: Points: 822.38 Bank: 2,297.24 Total Points: 3,119.62 Donate	Thanks for your reply and making the phone call greatly appreciated. I might just have to save a bit more money before i leave NZ to pay for treatment. Rebecca __________________ me (27), DH - Andrew (28), married on 11 January 2003 DX 6/03 Male factor infertility - dx 6/07 TTC #1 - on break waiting for IVF Clomid cycle - 14 january 2008 - O'ed CD 14 - BFN Clomid Cycle 2 - 11 February - major migraine only took 3 days of clomid - O ed CD 12 - BFN Fur Babies - Whetu - 6 year old cat pebble - 1 year old cat

05-05-2008, 10:05 AM	#4 (permalink)
deb_e_deb26 Noah and Keltie's mum!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: NSW, Australia Posts: 2,650 My Mood: Points: 18,622.08 Bank: 513,441.27 Total Points: 532,063.35 Donate	NO worries, was happy to help out a fellow cyster..just wished it was better news As I said my RE first consult cost $100, medicare gives back around $60-70 of that...Clomid is $40-$50 full price and around $5-10 if on a health care card...this is roughly what I can remember from 3yrs ago.....because my I had seen my RE previously about my pcos, he was happy to describe clomid and try that first for around 6 rounds.... __________________ Debbie(32) Patrick(28) To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Boy/girl twins born March 10th 2006. *Noah Patrick 6lb 6ozs* *Keltie Rose 4lb 10ozs* To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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