IVF Cost in Iran

How much does ivf cost in Iran?

The average cost of an In-vitro fertilization (IVF) cycle in Iran is around $ 2,500. The cost of an IVF in Iran ranges from $ 1,000 to $ 4,000, including medications. It should be noted that the cost of medications per cycle is usually around $ 800.

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IVF cost in Iran : Details

Because IVF is not a single treatment but a series of procedures, many doctors, nurses, and technicians are involved at each stage of the process. Charging for every step separately could quickly become confusing, so most providers charge a single base fee per IVF cycle, which includes most of the major costs. Exactly what is included in this per-cycle fee can vary between clinics, so when you receive an offer, ask the clinic if the price includes the following:

. Lab tests. Not surprisingly, many tests are involved in any IVF cycle:

. For women: blood tests to screen for conditions which may affect the outcome of a pregnancy, to check ovarian reserve, and to determine the levels of important hormones before and during cycle management. After embryo transfer, blood tests are used to check for pregnancy.

.  For men: semen analysis

. Ultrasounds. Ultrasounds are also used to monitor your ovaries during the lead up to ovulation to determine when your follicles and eggs are ready for the retrieval procedure. Ultrasound scans are a powerful way for your doctors to determine important fertility factors such as:

. Uterus morphology (the shape and structure of your uterus)

. Ovarian volume (the length, width, and depth of your ovaries)

. Endometrial thickness and texture (the condition of the lining in your uterus)

. Antral follicle count (the number of eggs your ovaries have in reserve)

. Egg retrieval. Egg retrieval is the most intensive procedure in an IVF cycle. After a carefully monitored cycle of fertility drugs, ovulation is triggered and you will go into the clinic to allow the doctor (guided by ultrasound) to surgically retrieve eggs for IVF.

. Sperm prep. Whether you are using a partner’s sperm or donor semen, a fertility lab will “wash” and treat the semen in a special centrifugal process to separate the strongest and healthiest sperm to use for fertilization.

. Embryo culturing. After the egg and sperm have been combined in the lab for fertilization, the resulting embryos are carefully cultured in a lab to give them a “head start," and to allow the highest-quality embryos to be identified before transfer.

. Embryo transfer. Once the embryos are about 5 to 6 days old, you will visit the clinic again so that the doctor can transfer them into your uterus, or the embryos can be frozen and transferred in a future cycle.

. Medication. The oral and injectable fertility drugs and hormones used in IVF are prescribed by fertility physicians.

. Anesthesia. Anesthesia for the egg retrieval procedure is typically administered by clinic for the procedure and the cost of anesthesia is not billed separately.

. Embryo storage. If your IVF cycle produces more viable embryos than necessary for transfer, you have the option to store them through cryopreservation (freezing) for future transfers.

. Assisted hatching. This procedure is sometimes used to assist implantation in patients with poor prognosis. In the earliest stages of development, an embryo is contained within a membrane known as the zona pellucida. In order to implant successfully in the uterine lining, the embryo must first break through this layer of proteins. In assisted hatching, an embryologist uses micromanipulation techniques under a microscope to create a tiny hole in the zona pellucida, which may encourage implantation.

. Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI). When dealing with male-factor infertility such as low sperm count, quality, or motility, ICSI can help. In this procedure, a single sperm is injected directly into a mature egg to help fertilization.

. Preimplantation genetic screening and diagnosis (PGS and PGD). Screening embryos for chromosomal abnormalities with PGS before transfer can offer prospective parents additional peace of mind: the process checks for aneuploidy, which means additional or missing chromosomes. These defects are a common cause of implantation failure and miscarriage. When patients are at risk for specific hereditary disorders, PGD is another layer of screening which can check for chromosomal translocations or single gene disorders.

. Testicular sperm extraction (TESE). In cases of male-factor infertility where no sperm is present in the patient’s ejaculate, TESE is a minor procedure performed under local anaesthetic which allows sperm to be retrieved directly from the testicals.

What other considerations may affect the cost of IVF?

Of course, there is no truly “typical” IVF cycle: each case is different, and the exact procedures necessary for an individual cycle can vary. Outside of the basic IVF protocol discussed above there are a number of procedures, technologies, and extra services which may be helpful in achieving pregnancy in certain cases, and a few other factors which can also change the overall cost of a cycle.

. Egg/sperm donation. If donor eggs or sperm are to be used in your IVF cycle, there will be additional costs. You are not paying for the eggs or sperm, but to reimburse the specific costs incurred by donation, therefore donor eggs are generally much more expensive to use than donor sperm. The cost may be slightly offset by the fact that you will not need to undergo the egg retrieval process yourself.

Embryo donation. The cost of a transfer for a donated embryo may be less than a full IVF cycle, however, if the embryos cannot be transferred because of a failure of the thawing process, you will still need to pay all of the associated costs.

. Surrogate. The use of a surrogate can greatly affect the total cost of your cycle. Generally you will be financially responsible for all medical and reasonable associated costs for your surrogate, up to and including living expenses in some cases.

. Clinic success rate. For so many reasons, every cycle counts. When you are weighing the financial implications of IVF treatment, the number of cycles necessary to achieve a successful outcome is a crucial factor. The success rate of your chosen clinic, specifically their percentage of transfers resulting in a live birth, can have a huge effect on the overall cost of IVF for your family.

. Non-medical expenses. It is important to consider the additional cost of days off work to attend appointments and undergo procedures. If your chosen clinic is out of town, expenses such as travel and accommodation are also something to think about.

The emotional toll of infertility can be steep, and many couples find that the additional support and guidance of a professional counselor or therapist can be invaluable. A good counselor can help you process your experiences, gain clarity about difficult decisions, and cope with the ups and downs of your entire fertility journey.