DNA damage in sperm and heat exposure
Scientists have managed to identify the molecular mechanisms involved with DNA damage and how this impacts the quality of your sperm.
Scientists have managed to identify the molecular mechanisms involved with DNA damage and how this impacts the quality of your sperm.
While food and alcohol can cause damage to sperm, it’s possibly that nuts may actually do the opposite.
Recent studies show that the benefits of having sufficient levels of vitamin D don’t simply stop at fertility.
New research has helped us learn that various chemicals that occur naturally in the female reproductive tract may actually improve or impair
Much like how Mother’s Day can be especially hard on women facing infertility, so too can Father’s Day be hard for men.
Sperm plays a vital role in the fertilisation of almost every living organism, but now research reveals how they swim, and it’s
While some clinics have adopted frozen embryo transfers in the belief it improves pregnancy outcomes, research shows that’s not the case.
Vitamin D already plays an important role in fertility, but it could also hold promise with COVID-19.
A new study released from the University of Copenhagen has identified a troubling link between the use of e-cigarettes and reduced semen
Every story written here comes from Fertility First's Research Team, a group of scientists that doesn't just talk about the science behind fertility and reproduction, it lives and breathes it. Staffed by the doctors and scientists working behind the scenes at Fertility First, this team of dedicated embryologists, andrologists, and fertility experts collectively has over 40 years experience in the field.
As a Doctor-owned Medical Practice, our fertility and IVF treatment costs do not need to cover overheads and/or shareholder dividends, all of which have to come out of the income derived from patients’ treatment cycle fees at other fertility clinics in Sydney.
From the 1st October 2022, the NSW Government announced a rebate of $2,000 in OOP expenses for all eligible patients. Fertility First is pleased to support the NSW Government’s fertility rebate at our Sydney fertility clinic.
Fertility First is privately owned, which means we can place more focus on our patients. We offer a holistic approach to fertility and believe that it’s important to minimise the invasiveness of the fertility testing process and only carry out the necessary investigations, maximising your chance of a successful outcome. We offer extensive preliminary fertility testing, including Halosperm Assay.
We were one of the first Sydney fertility clinics to offer a donor sperm and donor egg program, thanks to our partnership with Central IVF.
Choosing the right fertility clinic in Sydney is a very important decision. You should consider factors like success rates, clinic location and appointment times, fertility treatment costs, repor with the Fertility Specialist and what treatment options are available.
Yes. We offer a range of fertility testing for both males and females. We aim to have fertility test results back within 2 to 3 weeks, which means, unless any assessment of the fallopian tubes is required, fertility treatment options can then be considered.
Yes. Fertility First offers a range of fertility treatments that are suitable for same sex couples and singles, including our donor sperm program. See our fertility treatment page for a full guide.
Yes. In order to assist you with a Medicare rebate for your fertility treatment, you will need a current referral to Fertility First.
Note: GP referrals are valid for 12 months, and specialist referrals are valid for 3 months.
Yes. IVF treatment is offered to suitable patients after preliminary testing.