PLACIDWAY (19 MTHS AGO)
It will depend on your center choice. Do you already have an appointment with a certain clinic or hospital? Before you can undergo such treatment you must understand the steps. A typical IVF treatment may involve:
Step 1. Suppressing the natural monthly hormonal cycle
Step 2. Boosting the egg supply
Step 3. Checking on progress
Step 4. Collecting the eggs
Step 5. Fertilizing the eggs
Step 6. Embryo transfer
Step 7. Other treatments
In terms of cost Ovum pick-up + IVF+ Embryo Culture + Transfer in Bangkok, Thailand: $3,800 USD
SYLIEINSHANGHAI (18 MTHS AGO)
I had an IVF in Bangkok in December. The total cost was around 150,000 Baht or $4500USD.
This covered:
meds to supress the cycle
ovarian stimulating meds
consultations and ultrasound monitoring
blood tests
HCG trigger injection
egg retrieval
ICSI fertilization
Embryo transfer
post transfer meds to support pregnancy
It's never wise to choose a clinic solely based on the price, as there are other equally important factors to take into account such as the reputation/experience of the clinic's embryologist and reproductive endocrinologist, and how you are treated, as a person. IVF is big business. If you're looking for professional recommondations they come at at a price. An IVF consultant could sell me a list of clinics to consider, with prices starting at 250000 baht. I found my clinic through a professional recommendation from our sperm bank in Europe.
I would recommend anyone who needs to do IVF in Thailand to seek out Dr. Wiwat and his team at SAFE fertility in Bangkok. The clinic recommended I consider doing an IVF/ICSI and freeze any resulting embryos for later implantation, in hopes of a better outcome. They recommend this method for many patients, as this was a standard protocol, but not one that felt right for me. Even though we disagreed, my doctor respected my wishes, gained my trust and we were able to work towards a successful cycle together. That's why I would recommend this clinic. I put a high value on trust and peace of mind. IVF is stressful enough to go through without being in a situation where you feel something isn't right. This IVF cycle ended successfully, with two perfect embryos being transferred, but unfortunately didn't survive past the 6 week mark. Good luck to you.
EMCEE028 (15 MTHS AGO)
@PLACIDWAY what is the name of hospital you went?
JASSNA (14 MTHS AGO)
Sorry I saw this message as I am also in the process of going to do my first IVF and still considering the location. I wanted to try and get in contact with @sylieinshanghai as I am also now based in Shanghai so wondered if I could PM message you.
Thanks
IRISHBIRD (14 MTHS AGO)
I am currently doing my 1st IVF in Bangkok. One of the reason I chose Bangkok was because under HK law you are required to be married and I heard it would is cheaper. I searched on various websites and went to difference clinics before decided to go with Dr Witwat at SAFE centre. I recommend anyone to go to afew clinics and decide then.
I found SAFE Staff are super sufficient and professional. Sometimes there is a language barrier but found it wasn't a bad thing as IVF is very stressful and knowing every single detail is mentally challenging. If you need to know anything in detail.. Google helps.. And having a sister who went through IVF 5 times also!!
The costs which other people have listed below are not definitely not what I am paying! Yes everyone treatment and meds will be different. Yes, it will depends on age and the treatment.
My IVF package is coming close to HK$80K.. U$10K and this isn't including my hotels and flights to and from Bangkok. It certainly isn't cheap but is cheaper than HK tho.. HK IVF packages start at HK$150K++
If you are self efficient like me and enjoy being in different countries by yourself for most of the time. You will actually enjoy doing IVF in Bangkok as you can explore the city between appointments and the food is great! Anything to keep your mind off the obvious helps!
For anyone who is unmarried.. Thai laws are soon to change and require you to be married which should commerce in June/July time 2015.
I hope this helps anyone who has been searching tho the web like me to find answers about doing IVF in Bangkok!!