Fertility Services

The journey to parenthood is not always as easy as you might hope. If you’ve found it’s taking longer than you expected, be assured you’re not alone. There are many different fertility treatments available to help you achieve your dream of having a baby, and they are all available at Hunter IVF.

At Hunter IVF you’ll have the support of experienced local fertility specialists who are also part of Australia’s largest group of fertility experts, scientists and nurses. We’re dedicated to giving you the best possible chance of starting your family and have access to the most advanced and effective fertility treatments available in the world.

If you’ve been trying for 12 months or more (or 6 months if you are aged over 35), we do recommend you seek advice from a fertility specialist.

The first step is to undergo a number of routine tests and procedures, to identify any specific issues before we develop a treatment plan for you.

Arrange an appointment with one of our fertility specialists.

Find out more about the initial investigations involved.

How to provide a semen sample for analysis at our laboratory, and other tests we may need to carry out.

Understand simple day procedures that can help us find out any causes of infertility, and overcome those problems.

We can encourage the development and release of eggs, improving the chances of conception without the need for more invasive procedures.

Before considering IVF, you may wish to try a procedure where sperm is injected into the uterus at the time an egg is released (ovulation).

For many couples, this advanced process offers the best chance of conceiving. In Vitro Fertilisation - an advanced process, where egg and sperm are combined  in the laboratory allowing fertilisation to occur, before being transferred to the woman’s uterus.

Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) is a technique sometimes used in IVF treatment and involves injecting a single sperm into an egg if the man’s sperm count is low or his sperm cannot penetrate the egg naturally.

Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) and Advanced Embryo Selection (AES) tests embryos for specific genetic or chromosomal abnormalities.

Our scientists use some of the world's most advanced and sophisticated techniques.

Find out about using donated eggs, sperm or embryos; about becoming an egg or sperm donor; and about surrogacy.

We are able to freeze eggs and sperm to safeguard future fertility for both women and men.

We provide extensive specialist support to help you cope with your fertility treatment, and make the best decisions for your situation.

Our strict procedures and protocols minimise any risks in our laboratories and ensure you receive safe treatment to the highest possible standards.