Legal Law

Fertility treatment abroad

Many couples experience difficulty conceiving and after many visits to their doctor’s office and referrals to fertility clinics, they are faced with the fact that they may need to consider fertility treatment.

However, in vitro fertilization (IVF) is an expensive business and therefore many couples seek to go abroad for their treatment. The average cost of IVF treatment in the UK is £5,427, while abroad the cost can range from around £2,000 to £3,500.

IVF treatment is usually considered after several other non-invasive procedures have failed. It is not something to be taken lightly, and when you are considering seeking less expensive treatment abroad, you should absolutely make sure that you check the rules and regulations of the country where you will be receiving treatment before agreeing to treatment.

In addition, it is important that you know that the specialists who are going to treat you are members of organizations or technologies of endocrinologists. This means they have completed medical school programs followed by a four-year residency in obstetrics and gynecology, and then 2-3 years in fertility, resulting in board certification.

With so much at stake, it pays to look carefully at all of these issues before you spend your hard-earned money on IVF treatment abroad, as you also need to consider the possibility that multiple attempts may be needed during the process, plus the cost of any medications that may be required.

Some people combine treatment with their vacation to save costs, visiting countries like Germany, Spain, Belgium, and the US, to name just a few. At the same time, of course, being in a relaxed state of mind can only help your chances of conceiving.

If, as a couple, you are considering donor eggs, again, it is wise to be cautious when traveling abroad. The European Union passed a law last year that sets the standards expected for the donation, testing and storage of human cells and tissues. However, it is still up to the individual member countries to regulate compliance.

When searching the internet for fertility clinics abroad, it’s easy to be impressed by their quoted success rates. If a country does not have a central registry that monitors the success rates reported by fertility clinics, there is no way a government body can verify them.

The other thing to keep in mind regarding success rates is, of course, the age of the patients. If they primarily cover an age range of 20 to mid-30s, these rates will be considerably higher than for women in their 30s and older.

Fertility treatment abroad is now the only option for some older women in the UK. As with any medical treatment, it’s best to find out as much as you can about the options available to you. Thoroughly research the clinics in the various countries you’re considering and, if possible, visit the country before making your final decision.

Your desire to conceive must not cloud your judgment and cause you to risk your own health and well-being.

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