artificial insemination, in Vitro fertilization, embryo transfer and
reproductive assistance and sperm extraction techniques. Additional
options and choices for parents include newer technologies, several of
which include forms of assisted reproduction, known as ART, including
IVF (in Vitro fertilization) and PGD (pre-implantation genetic
diagnosis), assisted zona hatching (AZH) and autologous endometrial
coculture (AEC) and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI).
*Fertility Tourism*
Widespread research and the development of a variety of treatments for
infertile couples have encouraged across-border travel for affordable
and effective fertility treatments, especially for Americans.
Intrauterine insemination in the U.S. may cost between $300 an $800 per
attempt, while in Vitro fertilization techniques average $8,000 and
$12,000 per attempt, in addition to medications to induce ovulation,
which may cost over $2,000.
Infertility treatment abroad has grown in popularity, affordability and
effectiveness in recent years, with facilities throughout Europe, South
America and Southeast Asia offering a variety of infertility treatments
to couples.
Argentina, South America is known for cutting edge technologies in
fertility treatments, as is India. Newcomers to medical tourism in the
fertility field, though through no lack of experience or credentials
include facilities in Turkey and Jordan. Assisted reproduction fertility
treatment facilities in Mexico have also grown clientele lists.
For example, Jinemed Hospital, located in Istanbul, Turkey, provides a
variety of IVF, ICSI, PGD, IVM and ovarian cortex freezing treatments
and technologies, with nearly two decades of experience in the field.
Fertility Argentina, also known as CEGYR, located in Buenos Aires, also
offers certified and accredited care in ART (assisted reproduction
technology).
*Effective and Affordable Care*
Couples traveling to foreign destinations for fertility treatments may
save between 25% and 75% of costs of procedures in the United States and
Britain. Couples from around the world, including the U.S., South
America, Western Europe and Africa are traveling abroad for fertility
treatments.
The number of Americans alone expected to travel abroad for fertility
treatments and other aspects of health care is expected to double in
2010 and coming years. In the United States, many insurance companies
only cover infertility diagnosis, but not treatments.
Couples traveling to central European, African, or Asian and South
American destinations often pay less than half the cost of the procedure
in the U.S. or Britain, with costs also including air fare,
accommodations, laboratory tests, and full staff support.
According to the National Institutes of Health, the medical tourism
industry is expected to grow financially to upwards of $40 billion in
2010, with more than six million Americans seeking specialized medical
care and infertility treatments abroad, growing medical tourism revenue
upwards of $4.4 billion by 2012.
Internet Resources, such as PlacidWay, an International Medical tourism
portal based in Denver, Colorado, seeks to offer reliable, up to date,
and ample resources for couples seeking certified and accredited
fertility clinic facilities around the globe.
Couples are urged to research affordable and high quality and effective
care before giving up on their goal of conceiving, considering the
possibility of traveling abroad to make their dreams a reality. Medical
fertility treatments and clinics abroad are available, affordable,
effective, and obtainable for couples around the globe struggling with
infertility.
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