First Step Fertility

First Step Fertility holds a 4.3/5 rating across 6 public reviews. Reviews are largely positive with occasional service-specific complaints typical for the industry.

First Step Fertility's pricing falls in the "Contact for quote" range. Exact quotes depend on the specific service and scope — request a free written quote to compare before committing.

First Step Fertility is primarily based in Gold Coast, Australia, and serves clients across Gold Coast and surrounding areas. Check with the provider directly for specific service-area coverage.

Our independent ranking of the top ivf clinic in Australia includes Adora Fertility, Adora Fertility Brisbane, Connect IVF Bulk Billed Fertility Clinic. Each has different strengths — see our comparison for a side-by-side breakdown.

Standard IVF in Australia costs $9,500 to $13,000 per cycle before Medicare rebates. After Medicare and the Extended Safety Net, out-of-pocket is typically $4,500-$6,500. Bulk-billed clinics like Adora Fertility charge $0-$700 out-of-pocket. Plan for $15,000-$25,000 total across 2-3 cycles, which is the average needed for success.

A complete IVF cycle takes 4-6 weeks: 2 weeks of ovarian stimulation with injections, egg retrieval (day surgery), fertilisation in the lab (1-5 days), and embryo transfer 5 days after retrieval. Pregnancy test 2 weeks later. Most couples allow 2-3 months between cycles for emotional and physical recovery.

IVF (In Vitro Fertilisation) places sperm and eggs together in a lab dish for natural fertilisation. ICSI (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection) directly injects a single sperm into each egg using a microscopic needle. ICSI is recommended for male factor infertility (low sperm count, poor motility, abnormal shape) or after previous IVF fertilisation failure. ICSI adds $1,500 to the cycle cost.