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IVF abroad or UK?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

If you\u2019re thinking about undertaking IVF abroad<\/a> there is a lot to consider. We look here at some of the elements you might want to think about to help you with your decision. You will also find lots of information on the HFEA\u2019s website here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Is it cheaper to have IVF treatment abroad?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

According to fertility.treatmentabroad.com, the average cost<\/a> of IVF abroad can range from \u00a31000 to \u00a34,500.\u00a0 So, it could be cheaper to undergo abroad. However, you need to make sure you do your research and find out exactly what is included in the price so you don\u2019t get stung by unexpected \u2018extras\u2019. You will also need to bear in mind that, if you are using donor eggs or sperm there will be additional costs to your treatment.<\/p>\n

Some clinics offering IVF\u00a0abroad may not include fertility drugs in their prices (which vary in price from between \u00a3400 to over \u00a32,000, depending on the country) or other essential procedures such as blood tests or an initial consultation. Make sure you\u2019re comparing like with like and that you get the whole package cost.<\/p>\n

Another element with\u00a0IVF abroad is that you\u2019ll need to factor in accommodation and living costs, flights, specialist medical insurance (for unexpected medical emergencies) and the cost of taking time off work if you need to take unpaid leave. It\u2019s usually best practice to get as detailed an idea of costs as possible from your IVF clinic<\/a> but then ensure that you build in a healthy contingency fund in case anything goes wrong.<\/p>\n

Factoring all this in, while still potentially cheaper than UK clinics, you’re still looking at a pretty big overall bill and you may find that there isn\u2019t very much difference in cost to a UK clinic after all. It is also worth comparing prices with the multi-cycle treatment packages<\/a> offered by organisations like Access Fertility<\/a>, where you get discounted rates for multiple cycles of IVF so this may be another option for you where cost is a factor in your decision.<\/p>\n

IVF abroad – clinics have better success rates<\/strong><\/p>\n

There are clinics offering IVF abroad which claim to have very high success rates. It\u2019s important to be cautious here as there are lots of different ways to present success data so doing your research is key. For example, they may only be presenting data for women under 35, who have higher success rates, or their data may relate to pregnancies rather than births.<\/p>\n

Success rates can also be affected by the types of patients a clinic treats. If a clinic treats a large number of younger women with mild fertility problems, their success rates will inevitably be higher than IVF clinics treating older women or those with more complex diagnoses.<\/p>\n

In the UK, the HFEA (the fertility industry\u2019s governing body) provides impartial data using the same success criteria for all licensed UK fertility clinics so it is much easier and more transparent when comparing IVF clinics.\u00a0It\u2019s crucial that you research thoroughly and only consider using a clinic you’re 100% happy with.<\/p>\n

Comparing IVF clinics<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Many clinics offering IVF abroad will be of a high standard and lots of people from the UK travel overseas for cheaper IVF treatment. However, you still need to be careful and do as much research as possible.<\/p>\n

If you come across a foreign fertility centre you like the look of, find out the consultant’s name and look into their background.<\/p>\n

When you’re researching and contacting IVF clinics it’s worth checking:<\/p>\n