New, with a lot of questions

Alex27 · 11-04-2005, 04:59 PM

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.
Please Help!!!
Alex.

**BC-Maura** · 11-04-2005, 06:05 PM

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...

Good luck and keep us posted++++++++++++
Maura

**BC-DKNY** · 11-04-2005, 07:05 PM

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?

Alex27 · 11-04-2005, 10:22 PM

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
Alex.

Alex27 · 11-05-2005, 10:47 AM

IUI goes in LA for $350 - $500, IVF from $12000 to $18000, depends on a patient

bbhopeful · 11-05-2005, 02:33 PM

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.

11-04-2005, 04:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
Alex27 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 9	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. Please Help!!! Alex.

11-04-2005, 06:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
BC-Maura Board Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 13,271	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... Good luck and keep us posted++++++++++++ Maura

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11-04-2005, 10:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
Alex27 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 9	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 Alex.

11-05-2005, 10:47 AM	#5 (permalink)
Alex27 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 9	IUI goes in LA for $350 - $500, IVF from $12000 to $18000, depends on a patient

11-05-2005, 02:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
bbhopeful Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 80	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.