2021 Sydney Lockdown Update

Dear patients and future patients,

We would like to inform you that our team at Fertility First are taking all appropriate measures in line with advice from NSW Health to ensure the safety of our patients and staff.

We would also like to reassure our patients that our clinic will remain open, and all treatments will continue as normal, including egg collections, embryo transfers and intrauterine inseminations.

If you are feeling unwell, or live in one of the current LGA’s affected by lockdown and have an appointment, please contact our clinic for advice. If you’re concerned about how COVID-19 could affect fertility or your cycle, please refer to some of our frequently asked questions.

We would also like to remind our patients about the importance of good hygiene, social distancing and using hand sanitiser.

Please stay up to date with the latest COVID-19 updates regarding hotspots around Sydney from NSW Health.

On behalf of the team at Fertility First, please stay safe and be kind to each other.

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Will stress affect my ability to get pregnant?

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How does my partner's health affect our fertility?

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2021 Sydney Lockdown Update