WHAT IS THE COST OF IVF TREATMENT?

Infertility is a health problem affecting one in every 6-7 couples all around the world. Turkey is one of the countries where the health tourism for IVF is popular. An important part of the couples who have been treated in our country in recent years are foreign patients. Treatment cost is quite reasonable in Turkey compared to European countries. When we look at the world, the cost of in vitro fertilization is about 3500-15000 USD, while it is around 2000-2250 USD in our country. In Turkey, the success rate of in vitro fertilization is similar to the rates in the world. In addition, apart form standard treatments for in vitro fertilization, TESE (for azoospermia patients), genetic embryo screening (PGD/ Array CGH/ NGS) and other endoscopic procedures such as hysteroscopy / laparoscopy (in case of tuberculosis, ovarian or tubal or uterine pathologies) are performed in our country at a more affordable cost. The fees for these applications are around 1000-3000 USD. Success in IVF treatment generally decreases after4- 6 attempts. Before starting treatment, a detailed evaluation of the couple and also previous reports and treatments are vital. This extended evaluation improves treatment outcome. Actually, IVF treatment is individualized which means that every couple has its own characteristics and treatment plan. Therefore for a good outcome, an experienced physician is the determining factor.