Infertility Overview

 

 

 

 

 

h When To Seek Infertility
Treatment

h Finding the Cause of your Infertility

h Overview of Infertility Treatment

h What is Reproductive
Endocrinology_

h Books about Infertility

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h Reversal of Tubal Ligation

h Infertility Over 40

h Male Infertility

h Donor Egg IVF

h Endometriosis and Infertility

h Uterine Fibroids

h Recurrent Miscarriage

h Ectopic Pregnancy

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h Reading Between the Lines Part I: IVF Statistics

h Reading Between the Lines Part II: IVF Fees

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h Links to Infertility Sites

h Finding a Fertility Specialist

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h "About Infertility" en espaņol

 

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Reading Between the Lines:
      IVF Fees

 

How to Compare IVF Prices

When comparing fees between one IVF program and another, the same principal holds true and when comparing success rates:  Make sure you know the whole picture.

Apart from the quoted fee, will there be other charges_  Typically, medications,  micromanipulation procedures (if needed) and embryo freezing are not included.  Other services also may be extra.  

This chart may help you with your comparison.  Feel free to print it:

Name Of Clinic____________________________
 

Fee:
Basic IVF Fee  
Pre-IVF screening  
Blood Work (if additional)  
Anesthesia (if additional)  
Operating room (if additional)  
Assisted Hatching (if necessary)  
Micromanipulation (if necessary)  
Cryopreservation  
Embryo storage  
Ovulation induction medication (estimated number of ampules: ____ @$____.)  
Lupron (number of kits required ___ @$_____.)  

TOTAL :

  

IVF Package Plans

Two types of IVF "package pricing" plans are frequently offered today.

One is a multiple cycle pricing plan (sometimes known as a "cost containment" plan), in which you pay a set fee for a package of two or more cycles.

The other is similar to a "cost containment" plan, but offers you a partial or complete refund if you do not become pregnant. (This is sometimes known as a "shared risk" or "full refund program.") 

Comparing fees for these types of plans is even more difficult, because more factors come into play.

How many cycles will they allow_   What is the time limit in which you must complete them_  How much will be refunded if you do not become pregnant_

(The material on this site is presented for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice or to substitute for the recommendations of your doctor.  Every case is different, and only your own physician can advise you regarding your particular situation.)