As a senior infertility specialist of the Queensland Fertility Group (QFG), Dr Chang and his staff are well set up to manage all aspects of infertility – from ovulation induction to artificial insemination to a full range of IVF procedures including intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI).
What is Infertility?
Infertility is defined as the inability to conceive after one year of unprotected intercourse.
Infertility affects approximately 15% of couples and can result from a range of genetic, medical, surgical or trauma related causes. A fertile couple having regular intercourse (every 2 to 3 days) only has a 1 in 6 chance of becoming pregnant every month. After 6 months around 40% of couples will not be pregnant.
When to see a specialist
It is advised that women under the age of 35 should seek assistance after 12 months of trying and women over the age of 35 should seek treatment after 6 months of trying for a pregnancy.
At QFG Townsville every aspect of infertility is managed including: ovulation disorders, insemination, IVF, intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), testicular sperm aspiration, assisted hatching, blastocyst culture and cryopreservation of semen, embryos and eggs. All treatments are personally managed by the patient’s doctor and supported by a team of specially trained fertility nurses. With a permanent accredited laboratory and full time embryologist in Townsville, QFG offers the highest standard of fertility treatment and chance of success.
First Appointment
For your first appointment you will need to bring along a current referral and any recent and relevant ultrasound films with reports, you can also download a patient details form, fill it in and bring it along. Patients and visitors to QFG are asked to refrain from wearing any perfumes or aftershaves.