Hi ladies
Myself and my partner have been trying to conceive for nearly 2 years now with no luck. My question is do we go to the doctor or directly to the fertiliy clinic?
We live in a small town with few doctors who charge through the roof however we do have a fertility clinic an hour out of town.
Also, what should we expect / what tests will we undergo?
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Go to your GP first. Fertility clinics are just like going to any medical specialist, you will need a referral to receive any Medicare rebates etc.
Just like the previous poster said. You will need a referral. I think they initially do the basic tests, then they obviously become more invasive if required. Best of luck!
You will need a referral for a specialist, so go to the doctor first. They will probably do blood tests for both of you, sperm analysis and also a scan of your ovaries. I was in the same boat, trying for 2 years before doing anything about it. I have 2 kids now aged 6 & 4. Depending on your situation it may not be hugely expensive. Good luck!