IVF Treatment Costs

The cost of IVF treatment can be prohibitive for many people. But this need not be so. In the U.S. IVF treatment for a nominal cycle (follicle stimulation, egg collection, fertlization with husband's sperm, and implantation) is usually around $12,000 U.S. Add to this pre-screening steps and consider that the chances of success are generally less than 50% so more than one implantation attempt is often required and the costs mount. And that does not include any additional procedures that may be indicated.

There are alternatives to the high cost of IVF treatment in the U.S. (or UK). World class IVF institutes exist in other countries where costs are substantially lower, putting these procedures within reach of many more couples who are having difficulty conceiving. (Click the Treatment Abroad link above for more information on these centers). Here we outline the costs for assisted reproduction procedures at one world class facility outside the U.S. What you should note is that procedures that involve the use of hormonal medications are not significantly cheaper because patent medications are used which come from western pharmaceutical makers at western prices. But the costs for the medical procedures are very low compared to U.S./UK prices, sometimes amazingly so. Take for example the cost of cryogenic embryo storage - only $25 per year!.