Deciding on the right fertility
clinic in Europe is an important decision. With so many available
options, one might think that it's best to just go with the most
affordable. However, not all clinics are right for everyone and its
important to do your homework before making a decision. Some things to
consider when selecting a fertility clinic in Europe include the
following:
1) Does the clinic have experience treating people from abroad? Some clinics will have consultants that will be able to translate and coordinate treatment and in some cases assist with travel arrangements.
2) What are the country's fertility treatment laws? Some countries have particular requirements as to who they will treat and may not offer the particular treatment you seek.
3) Consider the ease and feasibility of travel to the location where the clinic is located. Some clinics may not have a major airport nearby, therefore you may need to take a train or a bus to your destination.
4) Research the clinic and see what others are saying about it. You can find out what others are saying on fertility discussion forums. You can also contact the clinic directly to see if one of the doctors is available to answer any questions you may have about treatments, tests, medical procedures, etc. Many clinics also provide online consultations with the treating physician to answer any questions you might have.
5) For some. price is an important factor to consider, but it should not be the only reason guiding your decision. It's important to do your research. You want to factor in safety standards, pregnancy results, what will happen if there are any complications, etc., when selecting a clinic.
6) If you have gathered enough data, have had an online consultation, have asked questions and have a good impression of the clinic, go with your gut and trust your instincts.
We chose Reprofit in the Czech Republic for the following reasons:
1) When researching clinics throughout Europe, we found the most favorable reviews for Reprofit on several fertility discussion boards. We asked lots of questions and compiled as much information as possible about their experiences with the clinic.
2) We were able to determine that the level of medical care in the Czech Republic was comparable to here in America.
3) Unlike America, embryo adoption in the Czech Republic is completely anonymous. Reprofit also does not use left over embryos from couples IVF cycles. The embryos are created using donated eggs and sperm from anonymous donors. The donors go through a lengthy screening process and are under the age of 32.
4) Reprofit has no waiting period. This made arranging the procedure around my vacation time much easier.
5) All of our appointments were scheduled through a third party consultant (Miracles Waiting), which made communicating with the clinic easier then contacting them directly.
6) Finally, going through Reprofit was more affordable, even after factoring in travel costs, then embryo adoption in America. We were able to save money on our second visit through a Shared Risk program Miracles Waiting has with the clinic.
Are you trying to find a fertility clinic in Europe? Do you have any resources to share that have helped you decide on a clinic?
1) Does the clinic have experience treating people from abroad? Some clinics will have consultants that will be able to translate and coordinate treatment and in some cases assist with travel arrangements.
2) What are the country's fertility treatment laws? Some countries have particular requirements as to who they will treat and may not offer the particular treatment you seek.
3) Consider the ease and feasibility of travel to the location where the clinic is located. Some clinics may not have a major airport nearby, therefore you may need to take a train or a bus to your destination.
4) Research the clinic and see what others are saying about it. You can find out what others are saying on fertility discussion forums. You can also contact the clinic directly to see if one of the doctors is available to answer any questions you may have about treatments, tests, medical procedures, etc. Many clinics also provide online consultations with the treating physician to answer any questions you might have.
5) For some. price is an important factor to consider, but it should not be the only reason guiding your decision. It's important to do your research. You want to factor in safety standards, pregnancy results, what will happen if there are any complications, etc., when selecting a clinic.
6) If you have gathered enough data, have had an online consultation, have asked questions and have a good impression of the clinic, go with your gut and trust your instincts.
We chose Reprofit in the Czech Republic for the following reasons:
1) When researching clinics throughout Europe, we found the most favorable reviews for Reprofit on several fertility discussion boards. We asked lots of questions and compiled as much information as possible about their experiences with the clinic.
2) We were able to determine that the level of medical care in the Czech Republic was comparable to here in America.
3) Unlike America, embryo adoption in the Czech Republic is completely anonymous. Reprofit also does not use left over embryos from couples IVF cycles. The embryos are created using donated eggs and sperm from anonymous donors. The donors go through a lengthy screening process and are under the age of 32.
4) Reprofit has no waiting period. This made arranging the procedure around my vacation time much easier.
5) All of our appointments were scheduled through a third party consultant (Miracles Waiting), which made communicating with the clinic easier then contacting them directly.
6) Finally, going through Reprofit was more affordable, even after factoring in travel costs, then embryo adoption in America. We were able to save money on our second visit through a Shared Risk program Miracles Waiting has with the clinic.
Are you trying to find a fertility clinic in Europe? Do you have any resources to share that have helped you decide on a clinic?
