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
UPDATE: August 2011
I have just had some updated prices from the Nairobi IVF Centre – it’s not that the prices have increased but more a case that they have included more in their package. Here is the information I have been given:
“We have increased prices for treatment effective from this months – IVF now costs KSHS 320,000 (USD 3555) and ICSI KSHS 340,000 (USD 3777), but price now includes luteal support up to 10th week of pregnancy. IVF with donor oocytes KSHS 410,000 (USD 4555) including donor fee and luteal support.
As we have switched to extended culture and vitrification, frozen embryo transfer now costs KSHS 50,000 (USD 555).
Our charges are still in Kenya shilling, so amount in USD is subject to exchange rate.
All the best
Olegs Tucs”
Yes ladies we all have the right to choose where to go.However please note that Aga Khan IVF. Clinic affiliated with Dr Patel is truly the best.I have had the opportunity to try both noreh and again Khan therefore my comparison is from experience and evidence based.They also have the cheapest route through the main Aga Khan hospital that charges 150,000 for Ivf.Couples that cannot afford the high.costs of i v f can apply for this.Personalised care from this clinic works wonders.patients are not many therefore personalised plan of treatment.
Hi am Alice,I my first abortion October 2010and on feb 2011 I became pregnant again,after three months I had a miscarriage and my womb was clean on August I did a family planing the injection one which lasts for three months just once.in 2012 DEC I became pregnant again and I did another save abortion on Jan 2013,on Feb I became pregnant and on march 2013 I had another miscarriage and my womb was not cleaned.since that day up to day I have been trying to concive ,on March 2015 for hormone test and they told me that one of my hormone is low I did other tests for endometrim,ovulation follicles and uterian pit she told every thing is fine but wen I observe my ovulation mucus their is some whitish discharge in it…….what could be da problem coz seriously want to concive
am dorosela from tanzania i wantto know the coast ifv full please send me proforma invoice and if am using donor want to knowcoast for donor. I dont have children for 14years
dorosela Bahemula 40 years
Thank you
i did a IUI in your clinic last month and it was not sucessful. when can i come back 4 repeat n how much will i pay? pliz advice coz this is ma 1st dai of ma periods.
Hi my both tubes are blocked with hydrophix and I am 30 and my husband 32 with normal sperm condition my health condition is ok with normal evolution pls let me know ur treatment for me with all information including price. From Addis Ababa Ethiopia
Hi there! Since you guys have this information and experiences in IVF. I want to share my experience too. I had my IVF with Egg donation in India under International fertility center. The total cost is about $7,000 USD this is far more cheaper compared on my first try. My Doctor was Dr. Bakshi and I must say that she did took care of me during the process. I’m 35 now and have these two cute twins of mine. If you want the same I suggest you ask first for a free quote before proceeding. Better to secure your money and be sure on your doctor. Here’s the center profile of IFC hope you can find information there about IVF and Egg Donors in India – http://www.placidway.com/package/1003/Top-Egg-Donation-Procedure-In-New-Delhi-India
hello,
kindly update on the current charges for ivf
Hi Phylis,
Unfortunately we have not been getting responses from Nairobi IVF Centre since Dr Oleg left and so we do not know the current prices.
All the best,
Sue
I have a egg donor coz i am in premature meno puause what will be the total cost for me to have the treatment?
I am 39yrs my husband is 42 we have been married for several years with no baby I suffered an ectopic pregnancy and has undergone several operations after establishing a blockage of all my tubes. The operation failed. Would it be possible to help such a case? I am desperate for a child . I am currently endure really cruel treatment from my relatives as a result. Please help. And so please what are the chances for us, I will also like to know the exact cost for IVF please,
Asante
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I am 39yrs my husband is 42 we have been married for several years with no baby I suffered an ectopic pregnancy and has undergone several operations after establishing a blockage of all my tubes. The operation failed. Would it be possible to help such a case? I am desperate for a child . I am currently endure really cruel treatment from my relatives as a result. Please help. And so please what are the chances for us, I will also like to know the exact cost for IVF please,
Asante
I have ectopic pregnancy so I need ivf treatment can I get the cost
Update: After a long journey finally gave birth last Sunday morning to a very beautiful baby girl. Would like to say thanks to Dr Noreh and his team.
Cheers
Very many congratulations Flaviana, that is wonderful news xxxxx
Hello everyone here. I am new here and what brought me here is to get information on how to go to Kenya for suitable treatment. My husband and I been married four years now with no baby. We wanted to travel to Kenya, particulary Dr Noreh’s clinic, but I have been trying to communicate with with clinic about i a month but no response from them. What other clinics in Nairobi, Kenya that i can go to?. I live in Canada but my husband resides in Somalia, which means he will need a Visa to go to Kenya. Please help…
Thank you!
At 52 yrs still menstruating regularly, is it possible to conceive?
What’s the cost of ivf including all test to be done. I have had a sperm analysis in the last two months.
I did my IVF last year.It was a success though I later miscarried at 38wks.Those 38wks were my happiest days last year.I appreciate Dr Noreh n his team for work well done.kindly let me know the cost of Frozen embryo.All the best to those who are trying.
Taken long for my wife to get pregnant. Now 3 yes. Can she have iui or ivf n @ what cost.
Hi! I am kehinde from NIgeria, i want to the cost doing IVf in your clinic.
so how much total would it cost in Kenyan shilling would
It cost?
I need ivf treatment
Hello everyone.
Its been a while since I have been here, I am one of the success stories from Dr Noreh too. My children are 4 now and I am just about getting ready to go back and see if I can transfer one embryo that was frozen 5 years ago.
Very congratulations Flavianna.
I see people asking questions about the current rate/fees and procedure tests.
http://nairobiivf.com/
All the best people.(Pray)
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Mothers can contact me.
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Mothers can also contact me.
Hi am 38yrs old was having ablocked felopian tubes,and fibroid I went through surgery and my gyno told me that he has unlocked my tubes and he removed fibroids, it was last year part one,so he told me to start taking medicine for fertility,this year June I went to scanning again which the result was am health, July I went x-ray, the result was my tubes are OK up to now not succeded .pls advise me and how much will it cost, am not employed ijust do ‘”kibarua”
ihave 200,000 can i be done then pay the remaining amount instalments
Hallo,I have blocked tubes.The left is blocked has adhesions will the right tube is blocked at its interstitial end.Should my tubes ve removed for successful ivf?Thank you
I had two miscarriage and one ectopic pregnancy iam left with only one follopian and it is filled with hydhydrosalpinx is ivf suitable for me or there are other treatment needed?
Im a lady aged 34 years with no child. i have been in various hospitals for medication for about 3 years and finally doctors said my fallopian tubes are blocked through HSCG. My monthly periods have also been irregularbut they stabilised 2 years ago and ultra sounds showed i have cysts in my right ovary .how can i get help from ua company for IVF? how much is the cost? does NHIF cater for part of the cost? Pls help
am positive my partner is negative we want to concieve without infecting her n we hav ahalealthy kid
I came and the receptionist said am overweight.. .. Am 5″2 and 78kg and increasing..
hi am willing to donate viable sperms. am an intelligent man 31yrs old. hit me on; zero seven twenty, two thirty six, zero eighty three. am waiting…!!!