1st Fertility Spec Appt

Hi, my husband and l have been TTC #1 for approx 9-10 months now. We are both 34. My GP has referred us to Fertility Associates Auckland. I am just wondering if anyone knows how long the waiting list is for the initial appt (public)?

Thanks in advance, Sharon

Just a quick reply as i'm not sure how long the wait is for an initial appt. I was referred by my GP and but had a private appt as it only cost about $150, i thought it was worth it to get the ball rolling. Hopefully your wait isn't too long.

Edited by Kicker

Hi Tibby
I also was refered by my GP I waited I think about a month to get in and paid about $150 too and another $200+ for scans etc

Sorry can help you with your above question, wish you all the best

Hi there,

It is my understanding that you have to pay for the initial appointment and tests and then they look at your situation and test results and compare that to a criteria for public funding. Once you have satisfied the criteria you are eligble for public funding and go on the waiting list, it is free at that stage.

It might be worth giving them a call to find out when your appt might be and hurry them up.

Hope this helps.

Hi tibby,

My understanding is that following referral, for a publicly funded specialist appointment, it can take 3 - 6 months.

My husband and I jumped the queue also by paying for our intial appointment ourselves, as well as DH's semen analysis. My ultrasound was included in the initial appointment, and I think it was around $175.00 all up. No more than that anyway.

Considering the waiting list for IVF and other fertility treatments is growing exponentially all the time, it may be worth jumping the queue.

And, of course, don't forget that in the scheme of things TTC 9-10 months isn't all that long so keep your chin up!

awesome tibby all the best

We are with fertility associates in AKLD.

The calculate your status whether or not you can get funding and how long if you have to wait for any treatment.

Length of time to get pregnant
Age
Hormone levels
Smoking
Children current or previous relationships
Husbands infertility.

Best thing is to have a look at their website it tells you everything you need to know

Just to give you a bit of encouragement also with Mary Birdsall at Fertility Associates. Two years ago yesterday I had my first specialist appointment. We now have a crawler to show for it.

It's really worthwhile. I found that they were so professional there that far from being nervous I was made to feel completely at ease.

Good luck with it.