Question 1

What is the maximum age for IVF treatment at Repromed?

Accepted Answer

Repromed follows New Zealand’s public funding guidelines, which set a maximum age of 40 years for women to qualify for publicly funded IVF cycles. For private IVF treatment, the clinic evaluates each case individually and typically offers cycles to women up to their mid‑forties, provided ovarian reserve and overall health are suitable. Age‑related success rates are discussed during the personalised consultation, and the clinic tailors protocols—such as using donor eggs or pre‑implantation genetic testing—to optimise pregnancy chances for older patients.

Question 2

Who are the fertility doctors and specialists at Repromed?

Accepted Answer

Repromed’s clinical team is led by Medical Director Dr Devashana Gupta, a reproductive endocrinologist and fertility specialist with extensive IVF experience. The executive team includes Dr Guy Gudex, the clinic’s founder and Executive Director, who brings 15 years of leadership from New Zealand’s first publicly funded fertility service. The specialist roster also features Dr Karen Buckingham, Dr Shelley Reilly, Dr Emily Liu, Dr Tze Yoong Wong, Dr Elizabeth Glanville and Dr Amir Zarrabi, an associate professor and male fertility specialist. Four of these doctors hold the top CREI qualification in assisted reproduction, ensuring expertise across IVF, ICSI, IUI and donor programmes. The multidisciplinary team is supported by senior embryologists, nursing staff and a scientific director, Dr Debbie Blake, who oversees the laboratory’s assisted reproduction protocols.

Question 3

Does Repromed provide fertility treatment for same-sex couples?

Accepted Answer

Repromed is a Rainbow Tick‑certified clinic and explicitly supports same‑sex couples. The clinic offers IVF and ICSI using donor sperm or eggs, coordinated surrogacy for male couples, and the ROPA (Reception of Oocytes from Partner) protocol for female couples wishing to share genetic material. Dedicated counselling, legal guidance and a multilingual team ensure that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and non‑binary patients receive inclusive, personalized assisted reproduction care.

Question 4

What is the history and background of Repromed?

Accepted Answer

Repromed was founded in 2007 by Dr Guy Gudex, who previously led New Zealand’s first publicly funded fertility clinic. The clinic’s medical director, Dr Devashana Gupta, brings decades of IVF experience dating back to the 1980s, and together the team has built a reputation as one of Aotearoa’s leading fertility centres. Repromed was the first New Zealand clinic to receive the Rainbow Tick certification in 2016, recognising its commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusive care. Clinical outcomes are audited by the Reproductive Technologies Accreditation Committee (RTAC) and meet the NZ Health and Disability Standard NZ8134. Over the years the clinic has expanded its services, introduced cutting‑edge laboratory safeguards like RI Witness, and continues to support thousands of patients through personalized assisted reproduction.

Question 5

Does Repromed treat single women seeking fertility treatment?

Accepted Answer

Repromed welcomes single women for all fertility options, including IVF with donor sperm or eggs, intrauterine insemination, and egg freezing for future use. The publicly funded eligibility criteria specifically list single or lesbian women who have a clear biological cause of infertility, allowing them to access government‑subsidised treatment. For private patients, the clinic offers tailored solo‑parent pathways, counselling, and support services to guide single women through donor selection, embryo transfer and post‑treatment care.

Question 6

Does Repromed offer egg donation for IVF treatment?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Repromed runs a fully accredited egg donation programme. Prospective recipients can access donor eggs through the clinic’s extensive donor database, with a current wait time of 18‑20 months for donor sperm and an indefinite wait for donor eggs due to high demand. The clinic coordinates all aspects of donor screening, health checks, legal consent and a three‑month quarantine period, ensuring compliance with the Human Assisted Reproductive Technology Act. Egg donation cycles are integrated with standard IVF protocols, and the clinic reports comparable pregnancy rates to fresh‑egg IVF when donor eggs are used.

Question 7

What IVF laboratory technology does Repromed use?

Accepted Answer

Repromed’s IVF laboratory employs world‑class technology to safeguard every step of the assisted reproduction process. The clinic was an early adopter of the RI Witness system, an RFID‑based identity verification platform that tracks each dish, tube and embryo to the correct patient, ensuring zero‑mix‑up risk. Genetic screening is performed with next‑generation sequencing (NGS) for pre‑implantation genetic testing, delivering high‑resolution chromosome analysis. The lab operates under DAA‑accredited surgical standards in partnership with Auckland City Surgical Services, and all procedures follow the New Zealand Health and Disability Standard NZ8134. These advanced tools support high‑quality embryo culture, blastocyst assessment and precise embryo transfer.

Question 8

What fertility treatments and services does Repromed offer?

Accepted Answer

Repromed provides a comprehensive suite of assisted reproduction services, including standard IVF and ICSI, intrauterine insemination (IUI), ovulation induction, and egg, sperm or embryo freezing for fertility preservation. The clinic offers pre‑implantation genetic screening (PGS) and diagnosis (PGD) using next‑generation sequencing, as well as hCG infusion, lipiodol tubal flushing, embryo glue and intralipid add‑ons to optimise embryo transfer. Donor programmes cover sperm, egg and embryo donation, and the team coordinates surrogacy arrangements under the HART Act. Complementary support includes genetic carrier screening, counselling, nutrition advice, interpreter services and publicly funded treatment pathways for eligible patients. All treatments are delivered with personalised care, continuity of nursing support and a focus on achieving successful pregnancy outcomes.

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