 For a
woman facing
infertility either due to physiological reasons or
due to
advanced maternal age, anything that can help her
conceive is seen as a welcome sign. That is what has
resulted in the explosive growth of the fertility
treatment business, even though in almost all cases (in
a very tiny number of cases where
sperm can simply not travel to the egg for
fertilization on its own,
ART is the only option), your chances of
getting pregnant naturally are as high as with
IUI or
IVF.
While in some states, the procedure may be covered by
your
health insurance, in others, you are on your own.
And these procedures are expensive and more than one
procedures are often needed. It is not uncommon to hear
cases of desperate couples who
get into debt or
file for bankruptcy, often without becoming a
parent. Many parents end up having multiples and face
similar
financial challenges being unable to bear the
expenses of
raising twins or even more kids.
So like
plastic surgery overseas, a similar business is
developing in foreign countries, where the procedures
are cheaper and laws are either not there or poorly
enforced to allow you to buy eggs, sperms, or even
foster mothers for a pittance. In most developed
countries, laws strictly control egg donation, in
particular, and it is nearly impossible to find a donor.
That is why the prices can be astronomical. An IUI may
cost over $3,000, an IVF can cost $12,000, and an IVF
with donor eggs can cost more than $30,000.
Fertility treatments in The Czech Republic
While many countries are offering these treatments,
The Czech Republic has become a favorite destination
for many westerners considering that almost all egg or
sperm donors are Caucasians and the laws covering these
treatments are not enforced. Almost all procedures are
offered here, often at 50% or more discount and that is
why even after adding the cost of air travel and hotel,
you can save a lot of money.
So should you go overseas for fertility treatment?
The first question you have to ask is whether it is
worthwhile for you to have the treatment. Look at the
odds of
getting pregnant naturally versus having the
procedure. Obviously, if you do not produce good eggs or
sperm as a couple of have other physiological
complications, ART is the only option, but if you are
both otherwise healthy, chances are that if you try long
enough, you will get pregnant naturally.
Going overseas will, of course, be cheaper and you may
be able to be more picky about the donor. You can also
have the whole treatment done rather quickly. The only
thing to watch out for is if you are dealing with
competent medical staff that is qualified to do the
procedure and follows basic medical
safety procedures. |
