Why Should You Choose To Have IVF Treatment Abroad?
IVF treatment abroad has increased dramatically over the past 5 years.
It is a well known fact that the number of infertile couples is increasing all the time. This may be due to people choosing to have children later in life, leading unhealthy lives or many other factors. The irony is that while more people need access to fertility treatment, fertility treatment is becoming more inaccessible.
Over the past years, the number of women travelling for privateIVF treatment abroad has increased dramatically. People find it difficult to obtain treatment in their home countries for many reasons and therefore it is not surprising that they must look elsewhere for assistance to have the baby that they so strongly desire.
A recent study showed that the United States has the highest IVF treatment costs, estimated at an average of $13,775 per cycle in 2010. The study also reported that only about 25 percent of the demand for infertility treatments in the United States is met, which means long waiting lists for women who don't want to wait another second to become pregnant. The United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and much of Western Europe also have problems with high prices and long waiting times at their fertility clinics.
Problems With Fertility Treatment In UK
The main problem with the UK National Health Service is that it is difficult to qualify for free fertility treatment. Women aged 39 or 40 are likely to be refused treatment. If you are clinically obese (body mass index of 30 or more), it is also unlikely that you'll be accepted for treatment.
In addition, for those who can afford the extortionate private fees in the UK, they face the problem of fewer egg and sperm donors in the UK than ever before, thanks to the new laws on anonymity which mean that a child born as a result of donation can trace their biological parent.
The average price for a single round of IVF treatment abroad in the UK is upwards of £6,000. The price also increases depending on the nature of your complications and the clinic you choose. A high percentage of patients having treatment in UK require more than one cycle and therefore the cost for having IVF is becoming more and more unachievable for the average family.
The final main reason that people choose not to stay in the UK are the waiting times. In the UK, even if you choose to pay for private treatment, there can be a long delay, sometimes years, in getting access to the services you need.
These are all reasons why women and couples are now opting to have IVF treatment abroad.
IVF Treatment Abroad in North Cyprus
One of the most popular modern destinations for infertility treatments is Cyprus. Cutting edge procedures from around the world are offered for a fraction of the price. Some of the infertility treatments in Cyprus include In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI), Assisted Hatching, Donor Sperm, Egg Donation, Embryo Donation, Tandem Cycle and Pre-implantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) which can be used for gender selection.
The newest technique being offered in North Cyprus is Microsort. Microsort is a technique whereby male sperm and female sperm are separated prior to fertilisation, increasing a couple's chance of getting embryos of their desired gender. Dr. Firdevs from Dogus IVF Centre now includes Microsort for free in every PGD package and so patients are getting two high tech reproductive procedures for a quarter of the price of anywhere else in the world. Moreover, North Cyprus is one of the only countries in the world to currently offer Microsort.
In addition to the cutting edge technology offered by world class fertility clinics in Cyprus such as Dogus IVF Centre, there are no restrictions with regards to which patients are accepted for treatment. Women and men of any age, weight and sexual orientation are always welcome. There is no discrimination for single women, unmarried couples, same sex couples or couples using surrogate mothers.
Apart from the financial benefits, it is the caring attitude towards every individual patient that makes IVF treatment abroad in Cyprus special. Mr and Mrs Nicolls, a Dogus IVF Centre couple from UK said, "We are now almost 9 weeks pregnant at the moment, so wanted to write this while things are still strong in our mind. Any fears we had before we flew to Cyprus were quickly taken away and everything while we were there ran really smoothly. This was down to Julie and Dr. Firdevs, who are absolutely fantastic and we cannot thank them enough, but also to everyone that helped us while we were there - from the taxi drivers arranged by the clinic, to the team of nurses at Dogus who are constantly running around to look after you.
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In conclusion, if you’re contemplating seeking IVF treatment abroad you are certainly not alone. Thousands of women from across Europe and the UK travel internationally to have treatment and to get closer to having the family that they so desperately desire. Fertility treatment in Cyprus is different to treatment at home because you can walk away from the hassle of everyday life and relax in a gorgeous country with beautiful beaches and weather. In recent years, doctors have linked stress to immune problems and potential fertility problems and so the ability to have IVF treatment abroad whilst enjoying a peaceful holiday is absolutely priceless.
To learn more about the options available to you, contact a fertility specialist.
