A personal message from Dr Lynn:
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When I founded No.1 Fertility, my goal was simple, to make world-class fertility care accessible to everyone, delivered with compassion, transparency, and integrity. After years working within a corporate IVF model, I saw how rigid systems and profit-driven decisions could stand in the way of truly patient-focused care.
My advanced training at Cornell University in New York, where I completed the challenging U.S. medical board examinations, reinforced my belief that excellence in fertility medicine comes from independence and innovation. No.1 Fertility was created to give patients access to evidence-based, personalised fertility care without compromise.”
Dr Lynn Burmeister
Founder and Medical Director, No.1 Fertility
Putting Patients First: Affordability and Excellence in IVF Care
A recent article examining IVF clinic costs highlights an important truth, patients should never have to choose between affordability and quality. At No.1 Fertility, we are proud to provide world-class fertility care in Melbourne and Sydney that is, on average, 30-40% more affordable than large corporate IVF providers.
Our pricing model is built on fairness and transparency. For example, an egg freezing cycle at No.1 Fertility starts from $2,500, giving women greater freedom to plan their fertility journey without unnecessary financial strain. Lower costs reflect our ethical, doctor-owned business model, not a reduction in expertise, technology, or clinical outcomes.
Does Lower Cost Mean Lower Success Rates?
Some commentary has suggested that more affordable, doctor-owned fertility clinics may not achieve the same success rates as large corporate providers. We believe the opposite is true. Independence allows us to personalise treatment, innovate responsibly, and reinvest directly into patient care.
At No.1 Fertility, our focus is on outcomes that truly matter, healthy pregnancies, positive patient experiences, and equitable access to fertility treatment. Success in IVF cannot be measured by numbers alone.
Why IVF Success Rates Are Not One-Size-Fits-All
We support transparency in IVF performance data and echo the concerns raised by the Australasian and New Zealand Society of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (ANZSREI) regarding the government-run Your IVF Success rates (https://anzsrei.com/response-to-your-ivf-success-website/). Published IVF success rates are heavily influenced by patient age, medical complexity, and the types of cases a clinic accepts.
Clinics that limit treatment to low-risk or straightforward cases often report higher success rates. In contrast, independent clinics like No.1 Fertility welcome patients with complex fertility histories, including those with poor prognosis or previous unsuccessful cycles. While this may lower headline statistics, it reflects inclusive, ethical care rather than selective reporting.
Independent, Doctor-Owned IVF Care You Can Trust
No.1 Fertility is proudly doctor-owned and led by practising fertility specialists. Our independence ensures every clinical decision is made in the best interests of our patients, rather than shareholders.
Affordability and excellence can, and should, coexist. We reinvest in our people, our laboratories, and our patients, delivering personalised IVF care shaped by global expertise, strong scientific evidence, and genuine compassion
We warmly invite patients, health professionals, and media to visit our Melbourne and Sydney clinics and experience firsthand what modern, ethical and compassionate fertility care looks like.
No.1 Fertility
Doctor-Owned. Ethically Driven. Globally Trained. Entirely Focused on Your Success.