Infertility can be a lonely journey. At Fertility First, we provide you with as much support and professional advice as we can, but many of our patients will benefit from additional support groups.
Rainbow Families for our LGBTQ patients: Rainbow Families
For our single women patients: Home - Australian Solo Mothers By Choice
For those patients seeking to provide via surrogacy: Growing Families and Surrogacy Australia
For women affected by PCOS: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Association of Australia (POSAA) Inc
Below are credible sources of information for you to read at your leisure. Feel free to ask us any specific questions you may have during your consultations or treatment.
Healthy Male
Provides quality information on men’s reproductive health. Originally established in 1999 as Andrology Australia with funding from the Australian government, the website provides authoritative information on a wide range of men’s health topics, including erectile dysfunction and cancer.
International Council on Infertility Information Dissemination (INCIID)
A not-for-profit organisation helping individuals and couples explore their options for building a family.
Endometriosis Australia
https://endometriosisaustralia.org/
Is an organisation advocating for those who live with endometriosis through education for the public and healthcare professionals, raising awareness, research and advocacy, and community engagement.
Discover resource packs to better understand all things fertility, from endometriosis to IVF, managing the stress of infertility and PCOS.
Whichever medication you've been prescribed, Fertility First’s nursing information is here to help you understand your treatment. The following page is a general guide for the specific treatments you might be asked to take.
We recognise that infertility can be an isolating experience, which is why we've compiled a list of support groups to complement the care we provide.
Depending on your circumstances, you may find community through Rainbow Families, Australian Solo Mothers By Choice, Surrogacy Australia, or the Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Association of Australia (POSAA) for women affected by PCOS. These groups offer peer support from others who understand your journey.
Healthy Male (healthymale.org.au) is an excellent resource for authoritative information on men's reproductive health. Originally established in 1999 as Andrology Australia with Australian government funding, the website covers a wide range of men's health topics, including erectile dysfunction, cancer, and fertility issues. We encourage patients to explore this resource and bring any questions to their consultations with us.
Endometriosis Australia (endometriosisaustralia.org) is a dedicated organisation that advocates for those living with endometriosis. They provide education for both the public and healthcare professionals, raise awareness, support research and advocacy efforts, and foster community engagement. This can be a valuable resource for understanding your condition, and we're always here to discuss how endometriosis may impact your specific fertility journey during your consultations.
