Things to know before starting IVF/ICSI for women over 35 years old

What is the price of IVF or ICSI? How much money should you prepare before seeing the doctor?

Things to know before starting IVF/ICSI for women over 35 years old

 

Generally, women should get pregnant during 25-32 years of age as the body will be healthy and ready. This is the most suitable time for pregnancy. Making the lower risks of complication. Therefore, if women at 35 yrs. or over want to conceive, it’s recommended to consult with a fertility specialist in advance. Because getting pregnant at over 35 is considered advanced maternal age. According to the study about the risks of down syndrome or an abnormal number of chromosomes in the babies, older pregnant women have a greater risk of abnormal pregnancy than younger women. However, being well-prepared can help reduce several risks that may occur when getting pregnant at the older age. So, knowing about the cost of IVF, ICSI, egg retrieval, egg freezing is very necessary for women who want to get pregnant at 35 or over.

Things to know before starting IVF/ICSI for women over 35 years old

Nowadays, many types of medical technology have been offered to help women at the advanced maternal age achieve pregnancy without the risk of future complications, whether the babies born with down syndrome, an abnormal number of chromosomes, or even the risk that may cause life-threatening conditions to pregnant mothers and babies. However, you should do some research about the cost of IVF, ICSI, egg retrieval, egg freezing before seeing the doctor since this medical technology is quite expensive. For the best outcome, to study carefully means well begun is half done.

Things to know before starting IVF/ICSI

  • What are IVF and ICSI? How are they different? Both methods are in-vitro fertilization. IVF is an old technique while ICSI is more modern due to the technology has been developed. In IVF, the potential eggs and sperm will be placed together then let the sperm penetrate the egg spontaneously. When the egg is fertilized, it becomes an embryo. Next, the embryo will be transferred to the uterine cavity to allow pregnancy. In ICSI, a single sperm will be selected and injected directly to an egg using a small needle in order to make them fertilized and becoming embryo. After that, transfer the embryo to implant in the uterine cavity then wait for pregnancy. ICSI is a solution for men with low sperm count. It provides more accuracy. In summary, IVF and ICSI are different in terms of the fertilization ways.
  • Who is it suitable for? Both methods are suitable for women over 35 who are facing fertility problems, such as low egg count, irregular periods, uterine and ovarian conditions, sterilization, reproductive disorders. Moreover, both methods are beneficial to men with sperm problems, e.g., sterilization, vas deferens disorders.
  • Complications of IVF and ICSI: There is none of serious complications. However, women may experience pelvic pain after egg retrieval or embryo transfer as well as other symptoms like hot flush, dizzy, body aches, flatulence. These are common symptoms of IVF/ICSI and will fade away when women have period. So, there is no long-term side effect.
  • Being ready: Infertility mostly caused by health problems. Therefore, a couple should prepare the body to be ready at all times. No hard work, relieve stress, eat healthy foods that can enhance eggs and sperm quality, avoid alcohol and smoking, encourage each other. Because it is difficult to succeed in IVF/ICSI if the couple is being stressful.
  • Success rates: Nowadays, the success rates of IVF/ICSI are 50-80% due to the benefits of various types of modern technology. However, the success depends on several factors. Importantly, a good health is required for both husband and wife.
  • Cost of IVF/ICSI: Currently, the cost of IVF/ICSI is about 70,000 – 200,000 THB if you are treated at a government hospital. If you select a specialized clinic for people with infertility, the price starts at 150,000 THB. And 250,000 THB or more for a private hospital. These prices may not include some procedures that a couple will need to pay additionally as the extra charges. For example, PGT (preimplantation genetic testing) in case of indications, medications used for egg stimulation which depend on the amount of medicine needed. So, the higher dosage comes with the higher amount of money to be paid.

Apart from studying carefully before doing IVF/ICSI, choosing the hospitals or clinics to get the fertility treatment also matters.

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