Janelle McDonald

Dr Janelle McDonald

Fertility Specialist & Gynaecologist

BMed | FRANZCOG | CREI

IVFICSISurgical sperm retrievalHormonal problemsFemale and male infertility

About

Experienced Sydney Fertility Specialist & Former Medical Director

Dr Janelle McDonald is a highly qualified Fertility Specialist with over 30 years of experience in the field. She has established herself as a trusted and respected medical professional in reproductive medicine.

Training and Background

Dr McDonald obtained her Bachelor of Medicine from the University of Newcastle in 1988. She is a member of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and has undertaken advanced training in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, earning the CREI subspecialty qualification.

Leadership Experience

Dr McDonald is the former Medical Director at Sydney IVF (ACT) and Primary IVF Sydney, with over 15 years of experience in the IVF field. She is also an examiner for the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, contributing to the training of future specialists.

Areas of Expertise

Dr McDonald offers comprehensive fertility care for all types of female and male infertility including IVF, ICSI and surgical sperm retrieval. With a special interest in the management of hormonal problems from childhood through to menopause, she provides holistic care throughout a woman's reproductive life.

Why Patients Choose Dr McDonald

Patients choose Dr McDonald for her extensive 30+ years of experience, her CREI subspecialty qualification, and her comprehensive approach to fertility care that addresses both female and male infertility factors.

Conditions Treated

  • Female infertility
  • Male factor infertility
  • Hormonal imbalances
  • Ovulation disorders
  • PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome)
  • Unexplained infertility
  • Age-related fertility decline

Services

  • In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF)
  • Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI)
  • Surgical Sperm Retrieval
  • Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)
  • Fertility Preservation
  • Hormonal Management
  • Fertility Assessment

Education & Training

MBBS University of Newcastle (1988); FRANZCOG (2001); Advanced training in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility