IVF Cost at the Nairobi IVF Centre, Kenya – great information!
The following reply to my letter requesting information on IVF cost, IVF success rates and the IVF procedure was received from Nairobi IVF Centre in Kenya the day after I made the request.
This is a great response, Mr Olegs Tucs has answered all of my questions directly – I have added the approximate US$ values in red, he had already converted them to Euros for me. The success rates for my age group appear very good, although as I have mentioned elsewhere on this blog it is very difficult to compare there.
Overall I think this is a great response and Mr Tucs will certainly be going on my shortlist. The full contact details for the clinic are:
The Nairobi IVF Centre Limited
LandMark Plaza, Mezzanine floor
Argwings Kordhek Road
P.O. Box 29748 00202
Nairobi
Kenya
Tel/Fax 254 20 2731978/82
e-mail:
NairobiIVF@gmail.com
noreh@africaonline.co.ke
If you check out the website there is a full list of costs, their current success rates and a very useful dictionary of infertility for people like myself who are not too well clued up on all of the jargon! I have contacted Mr. Olegs Tucs on a number of occassions and he is VERY approachable and willing to answer all questions.
Here’s Mr. Olegs Tucs reply:
Thank You a lot for the interest in our services.
Please see answers below:
> 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)
Success rate for the first 6 months of 2008 is 41% of clinical pregnancies per cycle started. For the age group over 40 we have much lower success rate of 23 %, for egg donation programm the overall success rate is 56 %. Now we are going to publish our results in East Africa Medical Journal, so hopefully in short time the most detailed information will be available.
An average of 140 IVF/ICSI cycles per year
We do not have an age limit for IVF with donor eggs, in case of own eggs we do not do the treatment if FSH level on menstrual cycle Day 2-3 is higher than 17 mUI/ml. So we actually do not look at the age but at ovarian reserve as such.
We are unable to do sex selection and PGD. Otherwise we try to find suitable solution for every case.
We prefer to transfer no more than 2 embryos, but final decision is base on embryo quality and patients medical history.
The basic cost is KSHS 300,000 (appr. EUR 3000) (approx. US$4,100) incl. medications.
ICSI (microinjection) if necessary – 20,000 KSHS (EUR 200) (approx. US$275), first consultation KSHS 2000 (approx. US$28), sperm analysis if not done elsewhere in 6 months before the treatment, KSHS 2000 (approx US$28). Health screen and hormonal profiling if not done elsewhere in 6 months before the treatment, KSHS 30,000. (approx. US$410) I can provide more information what tests are necessary if You need so.
In such a case You have to pay only for what have been done. Price breakdown will be given in details. If the first cycle fails we offer second attempt at KSHS 250,000. (approx. US$3,430)
Ideally for the whole duration of treatment – it is ca. 3 weeks if You have a regular cycle. You can also do ovarian stimulation locally under supervision of local specialist and come for actual procedure only. Stay time will not exceed one week then and You will have to pay about half-price- that is laboratory expences.
We can arrange both flight and accommodation incl. airport transfer if necessary. Or we may give You hotel details and You can arrange the accommodation on Your own.
First we need some information about Your medical history, please see the application form attached. Based on information we have the treatment schedule will be set up.
Normally You will get medications on Your first visit to us. Alternatively we can give You the list of medications necessary so You can get those at Your location.
Several ( at least 2) ultrasound check ups are necessary during stimulation and we do it locally at the Clinic.
On the first scan ovarian response is determined as number and size of follicles growing and we will follow You up every two days to keep the stimulation under control.
It depends where in UK You live. We have specialists in London, but elsewhere You may need to find out who is experienced IVF specialist in Your area.
So far there are no appropriate regulatory bodies for IVF in Kenya so we are registered as private gynecological clinic at the medical board.
Hope I have provided at least some information You need and You are welcome to ask more questions if by chance something is missing. In Your case FSH blood level is the most important criteria for us to decide if we can do IVF.
Kind regards,
MD Mr. Olegs Tucs
The Nairobi IVF Center Ltd.
www.nairobiivf.com
I am 50 yrs male, my sperm count reading was 98% appx 10 months ago. My wife is 33 yrs old and her egg reaces count of 17 (again this was appx 10 months ago).
Please advise if it is advisable for us to try IVF at your Centre.
Thank you
A Khan
I am a woman 35yrs old.I have not been able to conceive because the doctors told me that i have a growth in my uterus,i have been on medication for the last 2yrs,my conditon seemed to have improved for i am no longer in pain,What are the possibilities that I will have a baby if we try IVF at your centre
if you were ovulation exactly on the 24th day of a 28 days cycle, your cycles is regular, your huby’s sperms are okey according to aga khan laboratory done four months ago but you have one blocked tube but you have tried unsucceffuly to conceive for the last two years what are the other methods that are relatively cheaper that can be used to incrrease chances of conceiving?
if you were ovulation exactly on the 14th day of a 28 days cycle, your cycles is regular, your huby’s sperms are okey according to aga khan laboratory done four months ago but you have one blocked tube but you have tried unsucceffuly to conceive for the last two years what are the other methods that are relatively cheaper that can be used to incrrease chances of conceiving?
To help others in a similar situation the response to Barbara from Dr. Olegs Tucs was:
Dear Barbara,
In given situation if cycle is regular and one fallopian tube is open
and husbands sperm is normal, the affordable option may be an IUI
(intrauterine insemination) with light hormonal support.
This means we may give You low dose of FSH, the hormone that will
stimulate growth of several eggs instead of one You have ready every
month.
Than we will also need to have ultrasound check ups to be sure eggs
are growing in that ovary, which is connected to one fallopian tube.
Because if eggs grow in the ovary connected with closed tube,
spermatozoa will not get there to fertilize.
So when we will see eggs (follicles actually) growing in the right
ovary we can do the procedure.
Kind regards,
MD Mr. Olegs Tucs
The Nairobi IVF Center Ltd.
http://www.nairobiivf.com
Hi I am 30 yrs old have been married for 6yrs with no child .My huby has sperm agglutination and has been on medication with no results, we have tried artificial inssemination in your clinic with no success .Do we qualify for ivf? if yes how much should we prepare? for how long should i be in kenya since i work in rwanda? pls give me all necessary info coz we would like to start immediately
Do you do IVF treatments with HIV discodant couples?
The reply that was received from Mr. Olegs Tucs regarding HIV discordant couples was:
“We do IVF for HIV discordant couples, but only in case if husband is HIV positive and wife HIV negative.”
IM 43yrs.My hormone profile is normal and in particular an FSH of 6.4 .I have regular cycles and the HSG has shown normal uterine cavity but with bilaterally blocked tubes.next wk im going for laparoscopy to investigate the possible tubal blockage.My husband semen analysis which has shown a reduced count of 9million/ml and combined motility of 30%.do i need IVF or IUI? or just medication for both?please advice me because I need to come to kenia.
best wishes
sam
My 27 year-old helper has been married several years with no baby. She suffered an ectopic pregnancy and has undergone several operations after establishing a blockage of all her tubes. The operation failed. Would it be possible to help such a case? She is desperate for a child and has no money. She currently endures really cruel treatment from relatives as a result. Please help
Kindly let me know if I can get a sperm donor. I am 0ver 35 with the ‘safe mothrhood’ window closing. I am not in a relationship and would wish to have a baby…no strings attached and without fear of HIV infection from a hurried relationship. I really need help
Kindly give me the cost of IUI
The response to Dorothy regarding the IUI costs is shown below.
Sue
Dear Dorothy,
IUI with husbands/partners sperm costs KSHS 10,000 (USD 125), IUI with
donor sperm costs KSHS 26,000 (USD 325). The exchange rates are as on
16th Apr 2009.
Kind regards,
MD Mr. Olegs Tucs
The Nairobi IVF Center Ltd.
i am 34 years old my wife is 24 years my sperm count is very low what can i do can ivf help
Hey, just went through my 1st IVF cycle which failed (at the Nairobi Hospital Fertility Centre) in April.
Would like to give it another shot. Do you do IVF for HIV+ woman with -ve husband?
Will IVF be needed in a discordant couple where the man is HIV+ and his sperm count normal, i.e. will it be possible for your clinic to do the sperm washing and then insemination? and what would be the costs
For all those that are interested Mr. Olegs Tucs reply to Pat’s question is:
“In this case it is possible to wash the sperm and do insemination. The
cost of the procedure is KSHS 20,000 (appr. USD 250 at current rate).”
All the best,
Sue
Dear all,
After a number of enquiries regarding the possibility of IVF when the woman is HIV positive Mr. Olegs Tucs has informed me that:
“There are some news in this field. In fact we have finally established
separate equipment line for HIV+ patients and can now offer ICSI even
to HIV+ women. However as You may know pregnancy in combination with
HIV infection possesses great risk for mothers health and therefore we
are doing ICSI after careful medical examination of the patient.”
All the best,
Sue
We have not been able to be blessed with child and have been married since 1985. My wife has been done surgery twice for excision of left ovarian mass first in 1997, May and lately in February 2009, she was done tuboplasty but so far we have tried to concieve to no avail.
My sperm count has been done consistently and it was found to be normal. I am seeking to know whether we can go for artificial insemination or Ivf with their cost implication. I am 42 while my wife is 36 years.
please keep me informed.
Thank you.
Samuel
I am 36 yrs old married, tried to conceive since 2003 but I have not been able to. I underwent a laparascopy for polycyst and ovarian drilling on 28th July 2008, but since then I have not been able to. Please advice
send information pack
I am 39 years old and have been trying to conceive with no success. Recently i was diagnosed with blocked tubes. What are my chances with IVF?
Attn: Beatrice
Blocked tubes is very common case of infertility and the prognosis is usually good. The success rate for your age group at our clinic is 37% of clinical pregnancies per cycle started but it is worth to check your FSH before treatment to have an idea of ovarian reserve first.
Olegs Tucs
Clinical embryologist
The Nairobi IVF Centre Ltd
I am 35 yrs HIV+ female, my partner is HIV- and would like to conceive. What procedure needs to be done and what is the cost? Thank you.
my husband has low sperm count about 1.6 millions,what should we do?
Attn: Wendy
Dear Wendy, in Your case the most important thing may be having HIV negative child. Therefore I would recommend ICSI procedure to avoid possibility of infection as much as possible. After ICSI and embryo transfer it is very high chance to have HIV negative child and you should avoid breastfeeding child after delivery to protect him/her from infection.
Olegs Tucs
Clinical embryologist
The Nairobi IVF Centre Ltd
Attn: Ruth
Dear Ruth,
The first thing to do is to repeat the semen analysis as count may vary from time to time. If you have already repeated or it turns out to be the same after repeat, the most viable option with given sperm count is IVF with ICSI as 1,6 million is much lower than the normal value of 20 or more million necessary for normal fertilization.
Olegs Tucs
Clinical embryologist
The Nairobi IVF Centre Ltd
I am 38yrs not married and HIV positive, i would like to have a baby but my tubes are blocked, can i go through the ICSI method? with a donors sperm? and what would be the cost?
Hi, im 29yrs. I tried to conceive in vain. I did an hsg that showed that one of the tubes is blocked and the other one is partially blocked due to possibly endometriosis.Is it possible for me to do an IUI instead of IVF. Is the partially blocked left tube possible of working? My scans were in January 2009. Does endometriosis spread with time. At the time my ovaries were OK. What can i do. My guys sperm count was also normal when checked. thank you in advance.
i am 25yrs my husband is 28 we was trying for 1yr now and went to fertility specialist but seems like it is not helping so we decided to ivf. what are the chances for us, and if its unsuccessfull are we getting our refund back, and can you guys help me with the visa to come to kenya, i will also like to the exact cost please, asante
Kindly let me know if I can get a sperm donor. I am 0ver 40 with no child. I am not in a relationship and would wish to have a baby…no strings attached and without fear of HIV infection please. let me know the cost if i can afford coz i`m not employed. I really need help
Dear Florence,
We can offer You choice of 12 anonymous sperm donors. All are repeatedly tested negative for HIV, Hepatitis B, C, syphilis, they all have no family history of hereditary diseases and sperm has been quarantined for at least 3 months.
The cost of insemination including donor sperm is KSHS 30,000.
legs Tucs
Clinical embryologist
The Nairobi IVF Centre Ltd
Is there a way that this treatment can be a bit cheaper than the Kshs. 300,000/-
What are the success rates so far?
Kind regards.
Atieno
Hi,
My name is Christine I have been to your centre twice for ICSI and Day 5 blastocyst transfer. I am 33 years old, 28 day cycle, normal uterus no blocked tubes checked through laparascopy.I have a 12 year old daughter i got when i was 20 years from a previous relationship. My husband is 31 years old with severe oligoasthenozoospermia. Our first IVF in June 2009 the beta was at 35 and was told it would fail and it did at around 6 weeks, the second one the beta levels were good and i was happy but 8 days later i started to bleed when i came over to the clinic an ultra sound confirmed i had lost the pregnancy. the first time i had 13 eggs and the second time i had 18 eggs retrieved. The first time i was put on cyclogest pessaries and suffered yeast infection the second time i was put on gestone injection at least i got a positive, although what i was looking for was a baby. i would like to try IVF again although i am now running out of resources. but first i would like that all possible causes of the pregnancy loss are eliminated. I am beginning to believe i am infertile and cannot carry a baby to term. what tests should be done on me to confirm the problem i have? can they be done at your clinic. i have had of autoimmune disorders, anti nuclear anti bodies and anti phosphoid anti bodies, thrombophilia etc. i have a positive VDRL yet i have been treated several times for syphillis i was finally told that i have syphillis anti bodies but not the syphillis itself, my husband has severe oligoasthnozoospermia and is HIV + I am HIV -. He is giving up on life and believes that he will die childless. i have read a bit about chromosomal abnormalities. I wish we could rule out the cause because the doc said it implanted after both trys but i still loose the pregnancies please help us. Is there anything that can be done for us to improve our chances?
I am 36 years old and my wife is 33 years old she had a child 14 years ago since then she did not pregnant again but she do misses her mestration sometimes 6 weeks or 4 weeks after she will be bleeding contineously for 2 to 3 weeks this has been happening regularly for the past years unto now,we have seen many doctors and all come up with different results the bottom line is want to do IVF at your clinic were do we start from now?Or is their any other alternatives if so please let us know thanks
What is the process and cost for IVF on a discordant couple, age 34 yrs old, husband HIV+. How long does the process take and especially if they are not residents in Kenya? Have a regular cycle, already have one child. Hoping to start in December (only have 3 weeks holiday). Please advice…
Dear Brenda,
Mr. Olegs Tucs is on vacation until the 4th of January. I have forwarded your enquiry to him and he should respond when he returns, I know that you are hoping to start earlier than this but I have no other means of contacting him I’m afraid.
All the best,
Sue
Hello,Im delighted to see your website and particlarly about the fertility treatment.Now my case is clear.I have a low sperm count.My doctor has tested me and my wife but the problem is mine.He has told me i have 44 million sperms and they are 65% ok with regard to other features.Given im 32 and my wife 31 ifear i might never get a child.Moreover,could i be wasting time for my wife?The IVF treatment is somehow beyond my reach,i may not at once raise 300000 but with elaborate arrangements,i can raise within some time.So please advise me on if i can seek your treatment with little amount then i pay as time goes by.My doc had mentioned if all else fails we could go that route.Please advise>im dissilusioned beyond measure.
Hello Antoni,
I am sorry to hear about your situation. I have passed your message on to Mr. Olegs Tucs at the Nairobi IVF Centre who I am sure will advise you very well.
All the best in your journey and do let us know how you get on.
Sue
Hi, am 34 yrs old, started trying for a baby in Nov last year, was discovered to have fibroids in March 09, in June 09 discovered that my tubes are blocked ..had surgery in Aug09 to unblock tubesa nd it was discovered that TB had infected my tubes and thus had caused blockage and since they were irreparable they were removed. Was shocked at the turn of events!! I have never had any symptoms of TB eg coughing, loss of weight….etcBut ave now been on TB medication now since Sep to end March 2010. Is there hopw for me to still give birth by IVF?? What is the procudure for me??
SWM
Dear SWM,
TB can have multiple locations, not only lungs and the infection may be silent as a result You may have not had symptoms. But after treatment for TB it is generally no contraindications for IVF. In fact IVF is the only treatment possible as tubes are removed.
Therefore You certainly can go on and try IVF with the success rate comparable or slightly lower than without TB. You should start the preparation not earlier than You will have finished TB treatment.
Best regards,
MD Mr. Olegs Tucs
The Nairobi IVF Center Ltd.
Hi, am 29yrs n my huby is 35yrs. last year i unerwent an hsg and the results showed that my tubes were cut out during previous operations. other results showed that i had an arcuate uterus. I have had three major operations the first one in 2002[pelvic abcess],second in2004[uterocutaneous fistula and the last one in 2008[fibroids]. pls advice if there is any chance of me concieving thru’ ivf? and pls advice on appro’ cost
Dear Sir/ Madam.
I am writing this email from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. I wanted to know if your clinic would help a relative of mine, a woman in her early 30s, who could not get a child due to tube problem, but I was told that she has no other problems of getting pregnant. We can send to you copies of her medical records, and we want to know the costs and other issues related to IVF treatment at your clinic in Nairobi, Kenya.
Best regards,
A.S.Dinka
Addis ababa
H I HAVE A LOW SPERM COUNT OF ABOUT 1.2MILLION .MOST OF THEM DIE IMMEDIATLY AFTER EJACURATION ACCORDND TO THE DOCTOR,ALSO MOST OF THEM ARE DEFORMED.IS THERE ANY HOPE FOR A BABY WITH MY WIFE OF THREE YEARS PLEASE
Hi Everybody,
I had a question from a reader about donor eggs and I thought I would share the answer that Mr. Olegs Tucs kindly gave for the Nairobi IVF Centre:
“We do have an egg donor program running and currently we are able to offer a choice of 205 egg donors most of them have donated eggs at least once and all are tested negative for HIV, Hepatitis B, C, syphilis and have no family history of hereditary diseases.
We do not have a waiting list so after You choose the donor we are able to have IVF cycle completed in 2 months time. the full cost of the procedure is KSHS 390,000 incl medicines plus KSHS 2,000 as first visit fee.”
I hope this is of help to some of you.
All the best,
Sue
Dear Mr Dominic,
The most applicable technique in Your case may be IVF procedure combined with microinjection technique (ICSI) and use of substance called hialuronic acid. The idea is to purify good quality spermatozoa by allowing them to bind to the hialuronic acid, then pick individual spermatozoa and inject those into eggs. If You are in Nairobi, I would advice You to come to our clinic to have the repeat sperm test before we make a decision on the best way forward.
Best regards,
MD Mr. Olegs Tucs
The Nairobi IVF Center Ltd.
http://www.nairobiivf.com
I have been trying to get pregnant for a year and a half i have been on clomid for 2 cycles then went for hsg which was normal. Which is the next step am frustrated
I am 28 years old in 2008 august i got pregnant but miscarriaged in 7 weeks.
Since then i have been trying to get pregnant all in vain,was on clomid in December and January. February i went for hsg which was normal.
Which is the next step am frustrated
Dear Elizabeth Gathege,
It is very difficult to give You an exact answer on why You are not getting pregnant.
The first things to look at would be semen analysis for Your husband/partner and Your own hormonal profile.
You can visit us for consultation or discuss the matter with Your gynecologist.
Best regards,
MD Mr. Olegs Tucs
The Nairobi IVF Center Ltd.
http://www.nairobiivf.com
wht is the cost for IUI?
Hallo,
I have a sister who was cut two tubes due to:-
one had ruptured due to ectopic pregnancy and the other one had blood clot.
Can she benefit from IVF and at what cost?
How successful the process will be?
Hi Doc I was pregnant on 2008 but miscarriaged in 7 weeks,since then i have not been able to conceive.
On December 2009 i started using Clomid,on February 2010 i did an HSG test where i was told my left tube is blocked since then i have been using Clomid increasing the doseg.
On May 2010 i did a Hormonal test where i was told i needed an FSH injection.
Can i conceive with one tube (i.e) right tube?Will i be able to Ovulate with injections?
“I have irregular periods and they are very painful”
My husband’s semen test is normal.
HI
I have cysts on both ovaries. I want to start IVF as soon as possible…can this still happen? how are cysts treated and will it affect the IVF treatment
hae doctor is it possible to send my wife 2 have ivf in kenya with out my present cos i dont have a proper travel document.my motality is very low according with my doctor.cheers please help
I am 27years of age,had 4 ectopic pregnancies and healing from the 4th
One where i have lost one fallopian tube.wil ivf give me intrauterine pregnancy?
Hi Faith,
I have forwarded your question to Olegs Tucs but he is on holiday until 2nd July so you will not hear from him until after this date.
All the best,
Sue
do want some one to carry another couples baby
i am 38 years old and suffer from premature ovarian failure, i am also hiv positive my husband and i are desperate for a baby. please advise us if it is posible to try ivf at your centre. i havent seen my periods for 4 years. please advise.