IVF Cost at Sanatorium Helios SIVF, Czech Republic

Eight days after sending my letter to Sanatorium Helios SIVF in the Czech Republic requesting information on the IVF cost, IVF success rate and IVF procedure I received the reply below.

I have given the approximate US$ values in red. The website for Sanatorium Helios SIVF can be found here.

The success rate appears very high for my age group. Looking on the website I think this is in terms of audible heartbeat within six weeks rather than live births.

thanks for your e-mail.
 
Please, read my answers below.
 
Jana Skládaná

  1. What is the current success rate for your clinic? (preferably by age as I know that the success rate will be much lower for somebody of my age). 35 percent – per age over 40
  2. How many cycles do you perform per year at the clinic? 3 is max, realy depends on patients health, reaction on stimulation etc.
  3. What is the maximum age that you treat? own eggs max 45, it is important to come for firsth initial consultation with our M.D, IVF specialist, he need to know your anamnaesis and blood test etc.to seriously decide about stimulation
  4. Are there any fertility conditions that you will not treat? No,
  5. What is your embryo transfer policy? How many embryos will you replace at one time?  all embryos are check in in sterile lab, we do transfer of 1 or 2 embryos. No more.
  6. What is the basic cost of the IVF treatment? 2000,- EURO (approx. US$2,695) for IVF, 1000,- EURO (approx. US$1,350) for PGD
  7. What additional costs would / could be incurred? Medicine – 200 -2000,- EURO (approx. US$270 – US$2,695)
  8. What happens to the costs if the cycle has to be abandoned? Our cost covered medical treatment, blood tests, ultrasounds, consultation with IVF specialist, anaesthesia, oocite pick up,  cultivation of embryos 5-6 days, transfer.  All cost will be used to cover our cost.
  9. How long would I need to be in Czech Republic for? stimulation 14 days, oocyte pick up and 5-6 days stimulation. total time 21 days.
  10. Who deals with the logistics of flights and accommodation? You.
  11. How is the pre-treatment carried out? Our IVF specialist decide about possibility of stimulation, you will have check-in ultrasound and blood test and after our IVF specialist decide about using medicine.
  12. How do I get medication? Buy it here at the firsth initial consultation.
  13. How will I be monitored? 3-4 times blood tests, 3 times Ultrasound.
  14. How will I know that I am not being under / over stimulated?  Blood test every 3 days.
  15. If I have a problem whilst in the UK who would I go to? To you gynaecologist with our medical report
  16. Is the clinic registered with any regulatory body? We are registered in Czech republic in register of centres of assisted reproduction, we have special SIVF licence. More information you can see our web pages.

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5 Responses to “IVF Cost at Sanatorium Helios SIVF, Czech Republic”

  1. Comment by Juleen D.

    My hubby and I went to Sanatorium Helios in May of 2008. I am due this February with our first baby!! It’s a girl!! We could not be happier with Jana, the IVF coordinator, Dr. Hana and the entire staff there! Hana and Jana spoke English and made us feel very welcome. I think we will go back in 2010 or 2011 for a brother or sister!

    I would be happy to answer any questions or help anyone in the journey! Feel free to email me. juleen88@hotmail.com.

  2. Comment by admin

    Juleen,

    My apologies for the delay in responding to your comment.

    I would like to thank you so much for sharing your experience, it is invaluable for myself, and I am sure for others to hear of people who have used a clinic – there is nothing better than word of mouth recommendation!

    Best of luck with you first baby!!

    Sue

  3. Comment by ijaz ahmad

    dear sir,
    i am ijaz ahmad from london. i would like to come with my wife to have a pgd , gender selection at your centre. we already have a baby girl through ivf. we want to balance the famly. we want to know what would be the procedure? how long would it take?? how much would it cost us?? including medications, initial tests and full and final treatment?? and as well as how much woul it cost us to stay in your country for the duration of the treatment??? in a budget hotel.
    thanks
    ijaz

  4. Comment by Allie

    We went to S.H. this year, and our second embryo transfer was successrul. Our little girl is due May 9th. Dr. Kloudova was our coordinator and she was very patient. Dr. Sula handled to transfer, and his bedside manner is wonderful. They helped us find a local acupuncture clinic, and Pension Luna is both restful and affordable. Excellent experience!

  5. Comment by admin

    Congratulations Allie, so good to hear about your experience.

    All the very best for you and your baby,
    Sue