For women under 35 years of age it is recommended that you seek advice after having regular unprotected intercourse for 12 months without conceiving, for women over 35 this is after 6 months.
There are certain circumstances when you may need to seek help earlier than this, such as if you do not have a regular menstrual period, or if you or your partner are known to have a problem that affects yours or his fertility.
Dr Teirney consults from three locations:
You can call her secretaries on the above numbers to make an appointment (see contact us). In order to claim a rebate from Medicare for your consultation or any future treatment you may have, you and your partner MUST have a current referral from a GP or specialist. Please Note that referrals from a GP are valid for twelve months or longer, while a referral from a specialist is valid for only three months.
Bring along your referral and your partner as well as any results of fertility investigations you may have had.
Wait time can vary, you can expect a wait of between a few days to 2-3 weeks depending on our schedule.
At your first meeting, Dr Teirney will take a comprehensive history and organise any tests that are needed, she will also give you the most up to date advice about the fertility choices available and help you decide which treatment is most suitable for you. If you have had tests done previously, or had treatment elsewhere, bring along all information that you have.
