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Old 11-04-2005, 04:59 PM   #1 (permalink)
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New, with a lot of questions

Hi ladies,
I'm new. We've been trying for three years. Recently got all the tests done. DH has low count and mobility. My RE recomends IVF, I wanted to try AI - tried two cycles with clomid - no result. Really thinking about IVF now, so I was wondering did any of you checked out clinics in Argentina or Canada - it's much cheaper there, but I'm afraid to trust them. Any testimonials would help.
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Old 11-04-2005, 06:05 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Hi Alex and welcome. I don't have any experience with ART, either here or in another country, but I'm hoping someone else can jump in...

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Old 11-04-2005, 07:05 PM   #3 (permalink)
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hi alex....welcome

sorry i have no personal experience but wanted to welcome you.

also, have you considered giving IUI a few more tries before moving on to IVF?
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Old 11-04-2005, 10:22 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Hi Maura, Lilmarkie, Dina
Thanks a lot for welcoming me and your advises. The thing is I don't like the way my RE is doing IUI - i have the feeling they doing it just because i insist on it. I tried to go to a different DR but they want to do consultations and more tests done and i feel like i'm just wasting my time. I saw an ad on internet about Argentina clinic - they want $4000 which will include the procedure and 22 days stay at the hotel, as for Canada - my parents live by the border so that won't be a problem, so is taking off from work. The IVF in LA goes for at least $14000. But you're right it's scary to trust them.
Thanks again for your help - if you hear anything or have any advises please keep me in mind
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Old 11-05-2005, 10:47 AM   #5 (permalink)
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IUI goes in LA for $350 - $500, IVF from $12000 to $18000, depends on a patient
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Old 11-05-2005, 02:33 PM   #6 (permalink)
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I am from Ontario Canada. IUI costs $500CD + meds which cost me about $180 (with a drug plan)+ the sperm wash cost $100. The difference here is OHIP covers the b/w and u/s.
IVF on the other hand costs $12000 - $18000 + the initial consultation fee.
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