IVF/ICSI abroad - recommendations

[Moonbeam8511]

Hey everyone. Unfortunately we found out this week that our fresh transfer failed. Sad times indeed 😥

To keep myself sane I've been thinking a lot about next steps and have found myself looking at options abroad...wow its such a minefield.

I just wanted to see if anyone has any good advice or recommendations? I know we can't post publically about clinic recommendations but if you don't mind sharing, if you could private message me that would be amazing. I don't even know where to start!

Thanks in advance! ♥️

[Sybil0]

I'm so sorry to hear this! Good luck finding a clinic abroad. I don't have names, but I know a friend who did some research and she looked at Spain, Denmark, Ukraine and Prague.

[Moonbeam8511 in reply to Sybil0]

Hey there, thanks so much for your reply. Yes we started looking in Spain, there's so many options there! And Greece too. There's just so much choice I don't know how to start shortlisting!!

My OH has started pulling a spreadsheet together with costs and success rates etc, but it seems every country reports success rates slightly differently and each clinic has its own criteria, it's a rabbit hole for sure.

Thanks again for your advice and reply x

[Sybil0 in reply to Moonbeam8511]

Yeah, I can imagine that, as pretty much had the same feeling just browsing options in London! I would do as many 'open days' they have online as possible...And for me, it was also overwhelming to understand the jargon of each test available, manage the research, become familiar with the options to then wisely choose what I think I can afford or want. Let us know how it goes.