Who is suitable for OI?
OI is suitable for women with ovulation disorders – a specialist can diagnose these. You may have irregular ovulation or may not ovulate at all. As a result, you might have irregular periods or no periods.
How successful is OI?
OI has quite good success rates – partly because many women who are treated with it simply have ovulation disorders and no other fertility issues. In women who take the oral medication (clomiphene citrate), 80% will ovulate, and up to 40% will conceive as a result. For women who don’t …
NSW sperm donor laws
The sperm donation laws in NSW deem that a baby born from donated sperm is the child of the birth mother, and the donor has no legal or financial obligation to the child.
Who can be a sperm donor?
Healthy men between 21 and 45 can be sperm donors, though if you know someone older than 45 who is willing to donate for you, exceptions can be made. The IVFAustralia sperm donor database comprises of donors from the US, as well as Australia, because there is currently a shortage …
Am I suitable for advanced embryo selection?
Advanced embryo selection is a specialist treatment option usually recommended for women aged 38 or older, especially if: you have a history of recurrent miscarriage, you have had repeated failure with IVF or you have previously had a chromosomally abnormal pregnancy, such as a child born with Down syndrome.
How successful is advanced embryo selection?
Advanced embryo selection has been shown to increase the pregnancy rate for IVF, but rates are affected by the reason you have decided to undergo it as a treatment. Often, candidates for advanced embryo selection have had failed attempts at IVF or miscarriages in the past – sometimes this may …
How long can eggs be frozen for?
Egg freezing is still a relatively new specialist procedure, and there is no definitive answer to this. We can store eggs for as long as need be, but most people will use them within five years. Keep in mind that while you can freeze your eggs for long periods to …
What is the maximum age that a woman can freeze her eggs?
There is no formal age limit for women who want to freeze their eggs, but ideally you will be in your late 20s or early 30s – you are emotionally mature enough to make the decision, and the quality of your eggs is still good. As you approach 40 your …
Am I suitable for ICSI treatment?
ICSI is used to treat male infertility problems, such as a low sperm count or sperm that are unable to penetrate the egg. In these cases, conventional IVF is less likely to result in fertilisation. ICSI can also be used if the male partner has had a vasectomy, or if …
How successful is ICSI?
Used with IVF, ICSI is one of the most common specialist techniques used in fertility treatment and has led to the birth of many thousands of babies around the world. For men with sperm abnormalities, it offers the best chance of fathering your own children – but, as with all …