Book a Bulk-Billed Fertility Assessment^**

If you find that falling pregnant hasn’t happened as quickly or easily as you thought it would, you’re not alone. Across Australia, 1 in 6 couples will struggle to fall pregnant.

One of the simplest and quickest ways to find out what’s meddling with your baby-making is to come into Genea for a Bulk-Billed Fertility Assessment^** with our Fertility GP. The Fertility Assessment is recommended if you’re over 35 and have been trying to conceive for 6 months or under 35 and have been trying to conceive for 12 months.

A Fertility Assessment is the first step towards getting a clear understanding of what tests may need to be undertaken, whether you can keep trying to conceive naturally or if you need further assistance.

Meet our Fertility GPs Dr Helen Demetriou Genea’s Fertility GP in Sydney, Dr Helen Demetriou is an experienced family General Practitioner from a busy private practice in Lindfield. Over the past 10 years, she has found reproductive medicine an increasingly common and fascinating area of her daily practice.  She graduated with honours from University of Sydney medical school in 1997 and undertook her residency years at Royal North Shore Hospital before moving to Melbourne with her husband. She was enrolled in General Surgical training at St Vincent’s Hospital, which included covering Obstetrics and Gynaecology in peripheral rotations. She continued surgical training in Gloucestershire, UK but subsequently decided to switch to the RACGP training program on return to Sydney.    Helen has always maintained an interest in family planning, shared antenatal care and paediatrics with Diplomas of Family Planning and Child Health.

Dr Cathy Ngo Dr Cathy Ngo is an experienced family General Practitioner who often sees patients for infertility. Dr Cathy understands it can be a challenging time for individuals and couples. She finds it extremely rewarding to help patients by providing comprehensive, evidence-based assessments and management plans as well as guiding them through what can be a confusing time. Dr Cathy completed a Bachelor of Medical Science at the University of Sydney in 2007 where she received the Dean’s list of excellence in academic performance. She then enrolled in the post-graduate medical degree at the University of Sydney, completing her MBBS with honours in 2011. Dr Cathy undertook her intern and residency years at Westmead Hospital and The Children’s Hospital at Westmead and covered various specialties including Obstetrics and Gynaecology. She then undertook general practice training in Sydney and gained fellowship with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 2016. Most recently, Dr Cathy has attained the Family Planning NSW Sexual and Reproductive Health Certificate, and Blackdog’s Mental Health Skills Training.

Dr Ali Hodgkinson One of Genea’s Fertility GPs based at the Sydney CBD clinic, Dr Ali Hodgkinson is an experienced General Practitioner with a keen interest in all aspects of Women’s Health. Dr Ali’s personal lived experience of infertility sparked her passion for supporting patients as they navigate the unique challenges of their fertility journey. Dr Ali graduated from the University of Notre Dame with an MBBS in 2012, after completing a Bachelor of Medical Science at The University of Sydney in 2008. She attained her GP Fellowship in 2017 after working at the St George & Sutherland Hospitals in a variety of specialties. Dr Ali completed the Family Planning NSW Certificate in Sexual and Reproductive Health in 2015 and enjoys paediatrics, completing her Diploma of Child Health in 2014.

Fertility Specialist referral

If seeing our Fertility GP doesn’t work for you, your local GP can easily refer you to a Genea Fertility Specialist. Download and complete the referral form and bring this to your Fertility Specialist appointment.

Our Fertility Advisor can also help you choose a Fertility Specialist.