What does IVF involve?
Your GP will refer you and your partner to an IVF Clinic. You can chose which clinic you would like to attend or your GP can recommend one for you. In states with legislation, only accredited clinics can offer IVF services. These facilities, doctors and procedures have been thoroughly reviewed to ensure they adhere to certain guidelines. Accredited institutions are listed on the Fertility Society of Australia’s webpage. Initially, the IVF clinic will perform routine tests to assess the degree of infertility that you and/or your partner may have. These include blood tests, semen analysis, and pelvic ultrasound (see What is infertility? Diagnosis). Once your fertility specialist analyses the test results, a treatment program will be planned. In some states couples may be required to attend counselling before treatment begins. In Victoria it’s a legal requirement to attend one session, however in other states a couple’s participation is recommended but not compulsory. The counselling sess
