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Free February Fertility Information Seminar
Come along to Westmead Fertility Centre’s Free February 12 Fertility Information Seminar at Westmead Hospital and hear how we are working with the NSW Government to make IVF more accessible.
Seminar starts promptly at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, February 12, 2020.
Located at Westmead Hospital’s Education and Conference Centre.
Registration, along with food and refreshments, is available from 5:30 pm.
You will hear more about:
• Understanding your fertility
• When to seek medical advice when trying to conceive
• Fertility treatment options
• How you can access the Service NSW $500 pre-IVF rebate
• How to get started with fertility treatment
• What happens in the embryology lab and how an embryo develops
• Fees and how the NSW Government is making treatment more affordable at Westmead Fertility Centre
• How Westmead Fertility Centre is different, and how our team can support you.
Bookings are essential. Register on the form or call us on (02) 8890 7484.
Resources and articles
Westmead Fertility Centre authored blog articles
Working with the NSW Government to make IVF more accessible
We are excited to be working with the NSW Government to make fertility treatment even more affordable at Westmead Fertility Centre. An IVF cycle, including embryo freezing, 3 months cryostorage and day surgery, will now cost patients only $1,000 at Westmead Fertility...
Endometriosis and Fertility
Endometriosis is a common condition. Studies have shown that in the general population, about 5-10% of women (up to 1 in 10 women) are affected by endometriosis, with symptoms typically presenting in women of child-bearing age (ie, from late teenage years the to mid...
Two-week-wait survival tips
The two-week-wait (2WW) is the waiting period between fertility treatment and a pregnancy test. The two weeks you have to wait to find out if you are pregnant or not. Most everyone undergoing fertility treatment will tell you that the two-week-wait is an absolute...
Fertility preservation for male cancer patients
When faced with a cancer diagnosis its important to be aware that there are options available to preserve your future fertility. Read on for more information.
Fertility preservation for female cancer patients
When faced with a cancer diagnosis its important to be aware that there are options available to preserve your future fertility. Read on for more information.
Understanding the Role of the Genetic Counsellor
Genetic counsellors are a key part of the healthcare team who help patients understand the medical, familial, psychological, and reproductive implications of a genetic condition.
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Frequently asked questions
Do you have a wait list to start treatment?
Westmead Fertility Centre offers bulk billing to patients undergoing fertility preservation in advance of treatment that will affect their future fertility (eg prior to chemotherapy). All other patients will be eligible for our affordable treatment fees. In a recent...
Patient experiences
At Westmead Fertility Centre, we are focused on breaking the silence around infertility and raising awareness of fertility treatments. With one in six Australian couples affected by infertility, solidarity is important. Once people open up and break the silence, they realise they are not alone. Patients courageously share their stories with our team during treatment. Several of our patients have been thoughtful enough to document their stories here, for your benefit. Please note that in order for Westmead Fertility Centre to abide with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency’s (AHPRA) Guidelines, we cannot share patient testimonials. Instead, these stories focus on the personal experiences of patients dealing with infertility and their treatment, in the hope that it will assist you as you embark on your own journey, and realise you are not alone. If reading these stories raises any questions or concerns for you, please contact one of our team for more information or support, or make an appointment with your GP. Contact us at westmeadfertilitycentre@sydney.edu.au if you would like to share your own story.
Fertility knowledge from Westmead Fertility Centre
What is an embryologist?
Embryologists are highly trained scientists who are responsible for the laboratory procedures involved in fertility treatment. Embryologists gain their skills through dedication to hands-on experience and the theoretical understanding of human reproduction,...
Accessing NSW Government’s $2,000 Fertility Treatment Rebate
Wonderful news on NSW Government support available for Westmead Fertility Centre patients! Continued access to lower cost / affordable treatment Since 1 January 2020, Westmead Fertility Centre has been part of the NSW Government’s Affordable IVF Initiative offering...
PATIENT UPDATE 1 June 2022
As we continue to evolve into a COVID-19 normal environment, we again revisit the pandemic related precautions in place at Westmead Fertility Centre. With the pleasing drop in infections and COVID-19 related hospitalisations in NSW, we are now able to cautiously ease...
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