IVF & Fertility
In vitro fertilization and fertility treatments with advanced embryo selection
Price Comparison by Country
| Procedure | usa | mexico | spain | thailand | china | czech republic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IVF Cycle (with medications) | $15,000 | $6,000 -60% | $5,500 -63% | $7,000 -53% | $5,000 -67% | $4,500 -70% |
| Egg Freezing (per cycle) | $12,000 | $4,500 -63% | $4,000 -67% | $5,000 -58% | $3,800 -68% | $3,500 -71% |
| IVF with PGT-A Testing | $20,000 | $8,000 -60% | $7,500 -63% | $9,000 -55% | $7,000 -65% | $6,500 -68% |
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Why Choose IVF Abroad?
✅ Dramatic Cost Savings
IVF cycles cost $15,000+ in the USA vs $5,000 in China or Czech Republic - save enough for 2-3 cycles abroad for the price of one US cycle.
✅ No Insurance Battles
Many US states don't mandate IVF coverage. Going abroad means predictable, transparent self-pay pricing.
✅ Access to Egg/Sperm Donation
Spain and Czech Republic have well-regulated anonymous donor programs with shorter wait times than the US.
✅ Advanced Technology
Top international clinics use the same lab equipment (time-lapse incubators, PGT-A testing) as US clinics.
🌍 Legal & Logistical Considerations
Embryo Transport
If you want to freeze embryos abroad and transfer them in the US later, specialized cryoshipping services ($3,000-$5,000) are available. Confirm legal import requirements with your US clinic first.
Donor Anonymity Laws
Spain: Anonymous donation only. UK: Donors can be contacted when child turns 18. US: Varies by clinic. Choose based on your preferences.
Travel Timing
Plan for 2 trips: 1) Consultation + egg retrieval (10-14 days), 2) Embryo transfer (3-5 days). Some clinics offer "frozen embryo transfer" protocols allowing you to do retrieval abroad, transfer at home.
Maximizing Your Success Rate
Age Matters Most
Under 35: 50-60% success per cycle. 35-37: 40-45%. 38-40: 30-35%. Over 40: Consider egg donation (70%+ success with young donor eggs).
PGT-A Testing
Genetic testing of embryos costs $3,000-$5,000 extra but increases success rate by 15-20% by selecting chromosomally normal embryos.
Lab Quality
Choose clinics with in-house embryology labs, 24/7 monitoring, and blastocyst culture (day 5 transfers have higher success than day 3).
Realistic Expectations
Average couples need 2-3 cycles for success. Budget and mentally prepare for multiple attempts. Abroad, you can afford more cycles.
Questions to Ask Your Clinic
Success rate for my age group? (Ask for SART-style reporting, not cherry-picked data)
What protocol do you recommend? (Antagonist vs long protocol, trigger type)
Medication brands and costs? (Confirm if included in package or paid separately)
Embryo freezing and storage fees? (Annual storage often $500-$800/year)
What if I have a poor response? (Cancellation policy, refund terms)
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