IVF Cost at Sims International Fertility Clinic, Ireland
The same day as I sent my letter requesting information on the IVF cost, IVF success rate and IVF procedure to the Sims International Fertility Clinic in Ireland I had a reply requesting my address so that they could send me an information pack. Shorty a very informative information pack arrived in the post.
Much of the information in the pack is also available on their website which can be found here. I must admit that I have spent quite some time going through the wealth of information that they have there – I also found that I liked their style of presenting much of the information, certainly worth a look.
The success rates for Sims can also be found on the website, I have reproduced them at the bottom of this post for your convenience.
The pack included a full price list for their treatments. Below are the prices, with approximate US$ equivalents in red, for the principal treatment procedures. Their treatment procedure charges include planning and co-ordination, ultrasound scans (carried out as part of the procedure), administration, anaesthesia, doctors / nursing fees and laboratory fees. Embryo freezing and storage for one year is also included if required. Medications, blood tests and counsellors fees are not included.
IVF 4,150 Euro (approx. US$5,654)
ICSI 4,450 Euro (approx. US$6,061)
IVF with Donor Sperm 4,720 Euro (approx. US$6,428) (inc. cost of donor sperm 550 Euro (approx. US$750) per cycle)
IVF with egg donation 8,400 Euro (approx. US$11,440) (includes donors; screening; counselling fees; consultation and compensation)
ICSI with egg donation 8,710 Euro (approx. US$11,863) (includes donors; screening; counselling fees; consultation and compensation)
Sims IVF Cycles using Fresh Embryos (Non-Donor Eggs)
| Female Age | <35 | 35-39 | >40 | All Ages |
| Pregnancies per Transfer | 46% | 36% | 24% | 39% |
Reference Group Comparison:
| Ireland National Average (Excluding Sims Clinic)* |
30.4% |
| EU Average* | 30.1% |
| Sims Clinic | 39.0% |
* Based on the most recent IVF data reported from the European Society of Human Reproduction & Embryology, published in ‘Human Reproduction’ 2008; 23: 756-771, Oxford University Press.
Sims Cycles using Donor Eggs (Pregnancies per Transfer):
| European Donor Egg Programme |
67% |
| Anonymous Donor | 58% |
| Known Donor | 29% |
Reference Group Comparison:
| Ireland National Average** | Unavail |
| EU Average* | 39.6% |
* Based on the most recent IVF data reported from the European Society of Human Reproduction & Embryology, published in ‘Human Reproduction’ 2008; 23: 756-771, Oxford University Press.
** Sims Clinic is the only institution in Ireland offering published information on this service in Ireland, so no external reference group is available for comparison
Sims IUI’s (Intrauterine Inseminations):
| IUI (H) – by husband/partner |
9% |
| IUI (D) – by donor | 30% |
| IUI All Cycles | 16% |
Understanding Success Rates
IVF programmes do not always use the same criteria to report results. It is important to understand exactly what the numbers mean when looking at percentages. In our hands the following terms apply:
Biochemical Pregnancy: Positive home pregnancy (urine hCG) on Day 16
Clinical Pregnancy: An ultrasound confirmed pregnancy with a fetal heart beat detected.
Results are usually quoted per embryo transfer (ET) and on some occasions per cycle, where cycles refer to egg recoveries.
Rates quoted per embryo transfer and per cycle differ in that the later includes those patients who had egg recoveries but did not subsequently have an embryo transfer. This may have been due to a failed fertilisation, elective freeze or failure to reach the blastocyst stage in a blastocyst cycle.
Please contact me regarding IVF with egg donation. I am from the USA. Thanks. My phone is 4233044156.
send me information pack
how much do we pay for ivf medication, is it included in drug payment scheme? what if you have a medical card, will it cover the payment?
Hi Kline,
I have forwarded your question to Sims and you should hopefully hear from them soon.
All the best,
Sue
thank u so much Sue for your prompt reply, I cried yesterday following an appointment with the GP, I’ve been to Lister Clinic- London, I live in North West Ireland, He told me to get my meds in Enniskillen. Awfull thing to hear! After all these things Im going through
Hi Kline,
I am really sorry to hear about your situation. I know the feeling of just wanting to cry but don’t lose hope, there are many of us in the same situation and here to help and support – just ask.
All the very best,
Sue
What if my wife and i have a medical card will it cover payment or even some of the payment
st. patrick’s day to all!
hi declan, yes drug payment scheme will cover your medications, provided it is written in a high tech prescription written by irish registered consultant, same consultant you are seeing for treatment. the rest of the treatment you have to pay yourself, as fertility treatment is not covered by insurance. in galway fertility unit, you will pay half. i hope this help, all the best.
Hello.Thank you for your good information．This site is very useful to me.
recently my husband disgoinsed hemocromotocsis treatment is continue
but no hope for me to get pregrant i have medical card is any clinic help
the people those want a family but not have enough money to go through
IVF procrdure
can u please send me information on i vf my partner and i want to try as soon as possible
I reside in The United States, I have been trying to get Sims Fertility Center to send me some information in regards to pricing for an IUI at their facility. I have had no luck so far. I came across this website while doing a search on the net to see if I could locate the cost. If there is some way you could send this information to the fertility clinic I would really appreciate it.
Thanks so much!
Hi txcowgirl,
I have forwarded your message to Sims and hopefully you will receive a reply soon.
All the best,
Sue
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Looking for current IVF RATES and information for couple in 40’s.
Two years ago, I was diagnosed with PID. I spent two weeks in the hospital and after a pretty serious operation I was told that I would never concieve because of blocked tubes. Im 25. Is IVF my only hope and will my age increase my chances. Thanks, Jackie.