IVF Cost at TMC Fertility Centre, Malaysia

Below is the response that I received to my letter about the IVF cost, IVF success rate and IVF process at the TMC Fertility Centre in Malaysia. A very quick response – received the same day that I emailed the letter to them.

The web address for the clinic is http://www.tmcfertility.com/

I received a further email from TMC Fertility Centre in Malaysia in September 2010 providing updated statistics and pricing information, which is what is shown below:

We are pleased to provide you the following information in helping you to have a better planning shall you consider undergo fertility treatments at our medical centre:

1.    Ideal timing of visit to Malaysia

As far as possible we should see the couple between 21st to 23rd day of the cycle (the first day of the cycle is the first day of a proper period).  During this visit, the couple undergoes a full assessment and subsequently commencement of treatment.  The husband would also need to undergo a semen analysis for which he should abstain between 3 – 5 days prior.

2.    IVF/ICSI treatment cycle

Treatment involves a series of daily injections for 4 ½ weeks to 5 weeks and 2 to 3 clinic visits.  You will need to be seen every 3 to 5 days until egg collection and subsequently embryo transfer 2 to 3 days later.  If you need PGS/PGD, this will be done 3 – 5 days (blastocyst) after egg collection.  Excess embryos if available will be frozen. The entire treatment takes approximately 32 days (IVF / ICSI only) or 36 days (IVF + PGS).  If you need PGS/PGD, you should be seen at the Kuala Lumpur centre.

3.    Hospital Facilities

Our hospital offers comprehensive fertility care management.  All fertility procedures are performed as day case, ie. no hospital admissions are necessary.  However, if you require accommodation / lodging, airport transfer we are happy to help you arrange.  There is a 4- star hotel (Hotel Royal Bintang Damansara) and a 5-star hotel (One World Hotel) nearby.  In addition, we also have some home-stay accommodation with facilities available.

There is also long stay apartments at the cost of RM1,200 per week.

4.       The cost of treatment is as follows :-

Initial consultation (scans, semen analysis, blood tests)   -  RM 850 – RM1,100

IVF/ ICSI (incl of drugs, lab charges, procedures)                -  RM18000 – RM20,000 +per cycle

IVF & PGS (incl of drugs, lab charges, procedures)             -  RM30,000+ per cycle

5.       The pregnancy rate per cycle are as follows :-

IVF                     53.3%

ICSI                    42%

IVF & PGD         45%

We prefer if you can have the entire treatment with us to ensure consistency and high success rates, but if you wish, you can have part of the treatment with your own fertility specialist and come back to us for egg collection and transfer. You can log into our fertility website: www.tmcfertility.com for more information about our fertility services and programs.  Our fertility centre has been consistently achieving high IVF success rate since we started 15 years ago.  We are the largest fertility centre in Malaysia.  We look forward to be of assistance.

TMC Fertilty Centre

formerly known as Damansara Fertility Centre

55 Jalan SS 21/56B

Damansara Utama

47400 Petaling Jaya

Selangor

Tel : 03-77293199

Fax : 03-77278066

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237 Responses to “IVF Cost at TMC Fertility Centre, Malaysia”

  1. Comment by Momofone

    I live in Singapore but am an American, my friend went to the JB clinic had was successful. she conceived twins. she said the experience was good and professional. i’m now looking into them for myself…

  2. Comment by admin

    Momofone,

    Thank you very much for your comment, it really is invaluable to hear about others experiences in the clinics.

    Best of luck with your treatment!

    Sue

  3. Comment by Momofone

    Hi I’m now back to seriously considering these guys..on this Australian website for sex selection (i’m not looking for sex selection)

    a number of women had success here…

    there stats are great and my friend was successful here 1st try and her husband has male problem I believe sperm don’t swim and very very few sperm

    contact me if you have been to this clinic

  4. Comment by Momofone

    Hi I’m American living in Singapore. Today I went to the TMC clinic to meet with Dr. Fabian. I wanted to see the clinic and understand their proceedures.

    Overall it went well really. I contracted a taxi company that has permission to drive in both Singapore and Malaysia. So the trip to Johor Bahru (JB) was super easy. It was 60 minutes door to door and i live on the east coast. So if you consider them, i would recommend staying in Singapore. JB is quite ugly and run down and really nothing there.

    the clinic is inside an office building..that is pretty much vacant. its just past the Immigration check points. so its very easy to get to from Singapore.

    The clinic itself is older and very spartan. But the staff are friendly and speak English. there are lots and lots of writes up on the clinic walls..all in Malaysian unfortunately…lots of baby picutres and thank you letters.

    I met with the Doctor. he was really nice and spoke fluent English. He is trained in Banglore and UK. He took his time and answer all 30 of my questions. we spent about 45 minutes.
    They do discuss in detail with you about embryo transfers. they also do mock transfers and prefer long protocol. they monitor you regularly. they do provide storage for embryos.

    overall everything seems top level…its just not a posh office setting.

    the clinic and lab are all in one location.

    The cost is about $4500-6000US depending on the drugs you need and ICIS and assisted hatching.

    they don’t do selective reductions but refer you out. they work with you to limit the # of embryos but at the same get the best rest.

    Overall, after meeting the doctor I feel much better.
    at the end they gave us a video about IVF/ICIS and the proceedure.

    very professional.

    if we move forward with IVF it’ll be here.

    If anyone is considering them, they are really slow to respond to email and you can’t speak with the doctor. it may be best to arrange for a phone consultation or email me and I”ll give you the contact information of the doctor

    i also recommend you stay in Singapore and commute to JB for the appts.

  5. Comment by mild

    can a 52-53 yr old conceive by ivf, what is the possibility. her period has stopped for abt 3-4 mths

  6. Comment by Momofone

    hi There,
    I wanted to update and let everyone know that TMC’s embryologist has only been at that the JB location for 2 years and only has 2 years of experience.

  7. Comment by admin

    Thanks for this information. Do you think this is good or bad? Sometimes when people are fairly new to their field they are more diligent. Then again they have not come across all of the problems that can occur and hence their lack of experience can mean that they miss things that a more experienced embryologist would not.

    Sue

  8. Comment by Lamess

    Dear fontana
    I’m women married before 24 years ago with out baby . my age now 45 years , i do IFV 7 times at diffrent age , at 2 times im pregnancy but baby fail down at 2 or 3 month , the test report said upnormal chromosome , tell me there is somethink new to have baby …..with thanks
    my email safitoot@yahoo.com

  9. Comment by Momofone

    to admin, the #1 thing in evaluating a clinic is the embryologist. this has to do with experience and not enthusiam…go for good experiece

  10. Comment by admin

    You’re right, I suppose I should be asking them what experience they have.

    Best of luck with your treatment, I’m so pleased it’s going so well – love the updates.

    Sue

  11. Comment by JT

    I’m currently undergoing ICSI at TMC (Kota Damansara). Found out that the success rates in the last 2 months had increased to 61%. They’ve done a wonderful job and I’m in my 2WW period. Not too sure how TMC JB looks like but I’m really pleased with TMC Kota Damansara with its new full-fledged building, operating rooms, test centers, etc.

  12. Comment by admin

    Thank you for the feedback JT, it’s great to hear about peoples personal experiences.

    Best of luck,
    Sue

  13. Comment by IMRAN

    Dear Doctor MY NAME IS IMRAN I AM 40 YEARS MARRIED FOR LAST 8 YEARS MY WIFE IS 30 YEARS I AM AN AZZOSPERMIA PATIENT LIVING IN KARACHI PAKISTAN I HAVE HAD A BIOPSY ABOUT 5 YARES BACK BUT OF NO USE MY DOCTORES DOES NOT ALLOW ME FOR A SECOND BIOPSY CAN I SENT YOU MY REPRTS FOR A SECOND OPINION WE DESPIRATLY WANTED TO BECOME PARINTS PLEASE ADVISE. SEND ME THE POSTAL ADDRESS THANKS IMRAN

  14. Comment by Momofone

    wanted to respond to JT, (at TMC in Kota)

    i physically went to the TMC clinic in JB.
    I have to say visually, not impressed…its a clean space but very old…very austere…they don’t even leave toilet paper in the bathroom. It has much more feel of being influenced by the muslim culture as opposed to the Chinese Culture like Victoria ARt.

    I didn’t go with them and went with Victoria ART, literally down the street, because the embryologist at TMC JB only has 2 years of experience and is working alone..all research states and my doctors in Singapore said that the most important factor is the experience and skill of the embryologist.
    A 2 year veteran with no senior supervisor concerns me…plus this site has not updated their states since 2006! thats a 3 year gap and plenty of time to get them out.

    Victoria ART’s embryologist, Rachel, has over 10 years experience and she was actually working for TMC in Kuala lumpur and was a part of the all the “firsts” that TMC did there.

    I have to say, working with her now for over a month, she is really fantastic. She runs the Victoria ART lab in JB.

  15. Comment by pw

    I understand that other than IVF, there is another alternative, IUI. How is the success rate of IUI.

  16. Comment by Momofone

    In general IUI is not much better than timed sex, its success rate is about 20%…its really only recommend if you have hostle vaginal fluid. but if you sperm problems or unexplained infertility new studies have come out showing its a waste of time and money to do IUI you are better of just to keep timing sex or move onto IVF

  17. Comment by Sandra Abdullah

    Hi,
    Just read bout these comments.M desperately want a child of my own.Unfortunately m the only one who excited bout it.As you know,it takes 2 ppl to conceive.So.i’ve came across this site and thought of trying IVF.I wanna know how much it cost and do they have any payment scheme as i’am not really convenient in money.Pls help.

  18. Comment by admin

    Sandra,

    I have forwarded your questions to the clinic, hopefully you will receive a reply soon.

    Best of luck.
    Sue

  19. Comment by hetal

    ivf treatment for male child with pgd

  20. Comment by nadeem ahmad

    married 12 year 4 time iui intrested ivf cost of treatment resadint in pakistan visa fasality intrested in nov 2009 or dec 2009

  21. Comment by Thana

    Married 10 yrs, IUI 5 Times failed.
    I’ve PCOS.Intrested ivf cost of treatment

  22. Comment by TT

    Can somebody advise me whether I can still undergoing for IVF or not? Seriously… Currently I am having endometriosis with size of 9.45cm x 6.03cm at my left ovaries and 4.18cm x 3.45cm at right ovaries.

    Which fertility centre is having more experiences in Malaysia?

  23. Comment by geeva

    i like to do ivf.married 7 yrs miscarrieage 2 times

  24. Comment by anna

    I just done an operation of endometriosis, doctor said it coz my fertility tube blocked and if i want baby,i have to do IVF, can I know how much it cost and do they have any payment scheme as i’am not really convenient in money.thks

  25. Comment by Mind Movies

    that is much cheaper than in America. Are the same procedures used?

  26. Comment by admin

    Dear Mind Movies,

    As far as I am aware the procedures are exactly the same. Generally the difference in price is due to the difference in the cost of labour between countries.

    All the best,
    Sue

  27. Comment by Karen Fisher

    Just wanted to comment about the three IVF Centres at JB. The one at TMC and Victory are OK but I found the one at Johor Specialist Hospital (JSH), Jalan Abdul Samad the best. It is based at the Premier Hospital (JSH) and has all the necessary back up services at one location, including Urologist, operation theter and even delivery in one place.

    I found the doctor there, Dr Mohan, to be very friendly and caring. The embrylogist there, Ms Angela Ho has more then 18 years experience. That’s more then any other embrylogists experiences in JB put together. In fact, she has her own free standing lab in Singapore, Manila and Jakarta. In fact, me being being treated at JSH fertlity Centre assures me Singapore and international standards but me paying in Malaysian rates! In fact, they are the only centre in JB that does their own pre implant genetic diagnosis (PGD) in house.

    I would strongly recommend this Centre to any one who is considering IVF.

    Karen

  28. Comment by Momofone

    Hi Karen,
    I looked up JSH http://www.jsh.kpjhealth.com.my/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=157&Itemid=153

    Can you tell me about their pricing…did you or are you currently using their services?
    do you live in Singapore?

    i’m very happy with Victoria ART but curious about this place. please provide more info

    thanks

  29. Comment by Karen Fisher

    This is in responce to Momofone’s qst. No, I do not live in Singapore. I had my IVF done at JSH Fertility Centre, Johor Specialist Hospital about one year ago and had just delivered a lovely set of twin boys. I did my pre implantation diagnosis there (to balance my family) as I already have two girls. I now live in London, UK.

    It cost us around RM 19,000 for the IVF and an additional RM 8,000 for the PGD. The best thing about JSH Fertility Centre is that the staff there is very friendly. Further more, the embryologist there, Ms Angela Ho and the doctor, Dr Mohan are very experienced and caring.

    Thank you.

  30. Comment by zainab

    we have been married for 7years and have gone thru various treatments and finally been told that Ivf would be the only soloution. I am very able to do this in my country Sri Lanka, but the shariah rules cannot be 100%. I would wish to know if youll are a shariah compliant centre and if youll have only ladies on your team of doctors and tech.
    I have been diagnosed with PCOS. iui is not possible for me the doctors say.I am 28years and my husband is 35years, could you please send me some details and the costs of such treatment in your TMC Fertility Centre

    Thanking and awaiting an early response
    Zainab

  31. Comment by Nicky

    Is it true when they say, you can choose the baby’s gender, have single or twin, the baby’s features, super smart baby with IVF?
    I’m in doubt.
    THANKS!

  32. Comment by admin

    Hi Nicky,

    Some clinics certainly do gender selection but I don’t know about the rest.

    All the best,
    Sue

  33. Comment by Dr.K.G

    hi im a doctor in the maternal child heath care clinic in malayia..i have a very warm hearted sister who has been tryin for many years to concieve. she recently went through ivf at one of the local fertility centres. the doctor there had inform her that he ll only charge her once by preservin thehe eggs…so regardless she only pays once.She lost her precious IVF baby today at only 6 weeks!…i cant stop feeling sorry for her lost as im so helpless!..to make ot worse the doctor didnt manage to preserve the eggs…its just breaks my heart to see her in this situaition…to all u doctors out there .pls tryhelp these cou[ples!…she was giventhenews of she lost them, she had to go through a D & C after that and given a huge bill to make all worse!!

  34. Comment by admin

    Dr. K.G.
    I am so sorry to hear of the distress that your sister has had to go through. This is certainly a big issue with IVF – not only do you have all the normal distresses of possible problems that can occur with pregnancy, but you have higher emotional feelings as generally the amount of time and effort that has gone into trying to become pregnant is much higher than normal, and you also have the bills!
    It is heart warming to hear a plea from a doctor to other doctors for the protection of our feelings as “customers” – I thank you for this.
    My condolences go out to your sister and I hope that she is successful in the future and that life brings her the beautiful healthy baby that she longs for.
    All the best,
    Sue

  35. Comment by mummy

    Dr K.G.
    I know it is a very tough time for your sister right now. My heart goes out for her and I pray that she will have the strength to go through this tough time.
    I did IVF twice and both failed. That was 2 years back. The feeling was devastating when we lost it, both for me and my hubby. Mine didn’t go as far as 6 weeks.
    We are considering to try it one more time, thinking of trying it in TMC. For those that has real life experience with TMC (or Damansara Specialist) in Kota Damansara/Damansara Uptown, appreciate if you could share it her.

  36. Comment by Saira

    Hi, i have 4 beautiful son and i am desiring for a little girl so much that I have myself to tears nearly everday, really want to have PGD done, I know Karen Fisher said she was succsesful and has given birth to two little boys. Could you please tell me where about is the JSH fertility Centre, I mean whereabout is it in Johar, my Husban lived in Johar Baru for 5 years, so he may know where it is If I could have the full address. thank you a very desperate mother wanting her baby girl. xx

  37. Comment by admin

    Saira,

    The contact details for the Johor branch are:

    Johor Bahru Centre
    Unit 18,
    Level 1, City Plaza,
    No.21 Jalan Tebrau,
    60300 Johor Bahru.
    (City Bank Building /
    Opposite of Plaza Pelangi)
    Tel: +607 278 0088
    Fax: +607 278 0808
    Email: tmcfertilityjb@gmail.com

    All the best,
    Sue

  38. Comment by HopeBB

    Karen,

    Do you have the clinic contact of Dr Mohan. I have been trying for the past 10years without good news. I also conside egg donor, is anyone has the info to share.

  39. Comment by HopeBB

    Hi Dr K.G

    Very sorry to hear about your sis case. I have tried several times (IVF) without succeed and hope one day god will listen to our wish..

  40. Comment by Margaret Loan

    Very good research. Thanks for the information. If you did not have any feet, would you wear shoes?? …no… why do you wear a bra????!!!

  41. Comment by ann

    Does anyone know how many cases has the embryologist performed? my friends & doctor told me to evaluate the embryologist not only by the number of years they have worked as an embryologist, but by the number of cases they have performed because you cannot say that a person who has worked as an embryologist for 15 years but with 40 cases a year is definitely better than one who has only worked for 4 years but have done 150 cases a year..any comments?

  42. Comment by peter

    We’re planning to go there by the end of march to start the program, but we’re still have concern regarding issues such as accommodation, transport to and from airport, payment method, etc.
    Could someone contact me through my email to work out the detail.
    Thanks.

  43. Comment by hopebb

    hi peter, if you ar refering TMC in KL, you can send your request to their staff (Melinda/Alicia : enquiries@tmcfertility.com). Learn from their website that they provide free pick-up and some hotel arrangement.

  44. Comment by chong

    Hi, my wife and i are thinking of having sex selection (PGD) . Is this process safe of cause any potiential problem to the embryo? As we are hoping to have a baby boy and baby girl, can anyone please advise us what are the chances or if there’s any way to ensure this? thanks

  45. Comment by Torpekai

    Hej!
    Jag har 4 beautifulgrils, och jag önskar för en liten pojke så mycket, verkligen vill ha PGD gjort. Kunde du behaga tala mig var kanna jag göra detta, hur mycket kommer det cosst min? Och hur lång tid tar det?
    Tack en verry desperat mamma ville hennes pojke.

  46. Comment by admin

    Hello Torpekai,

    I have forwarded your comment to the TMC fertility centre. I also know that the some of the Indian clinics do gender selection if you find that TMC can not help.

    All the best,
    Sue

    Hej Torpekai,
    har jag vidarebefordrat din kommentar till TMC fertilitet centrum. Jag vet också att några av de indiska kliniker gör kön val om du tycker att TMC inte kan hjälpa.
    All the best,
    Sue

  47. Comment by Torpekai

    Hi!admin
    Can you pleas give me adress of Indian clinick which privice PGD.

  48. Comment by aria

    helo i want to ask about my friend she lives in sweedon she has 4daughters but she wants to birth abrother for her daughters, she can be praganant normally but she just wants to select gender of her baby. can she do that in TMC center in Malaysia? if yes how long will it tak and how much will it cost her ? and what will be the procedure? if not could you please give me address of any center that select baby’s gender in Malaysia

    thanks

  49. Comment by admin

    Hello Torpekai,

    One that definitely does it is:

    MR. M. D. KINI. MB.,FRCOG
    Consultant in Fertility
    Miracle Advanced Reproductive Centre
    264 Poonamallee High Road
    Kilpauk, Chennai 600 010

    Tel; 00 91 44 2661 0809
    00 91 44 2532 1767

    All the best,
    Sue

  50. Comment by hopebb

    For those who are interested in having treatment in TMC(JB), i was told that they are having two embryologists now. One is a senior embryologist with Master and has been practising for quite some time. (JFYI)

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  52. Comment by Jenny Tan

    My sis is trying for IUI but she has PCOS. So is IUI out for her and she hv to straight away try IVF.

    the amount ath karen quoted wasn’t cheap. In Singapore, IVF patient can use our funding from medisave to deduct. So they need not pay that much.

    So i am wondering if she should still go and seek advice in JB hosp.

  53. Comment by razsing

    can u plz give me the details of JSH FERTILITY CENTRE IN JOHOR
    And what are the cost plz

  54. Comment by admin

    Hi Razsing,

    Unfortunately I do not have any information on them, but the contact details are:
    JSH Fertility Centre
    Address: 5th Floor, Johor Specialist Hospital 39-B, Jalan Abdul Samad
    Johor Bahru, Johor

    Malaysia
    80100 Johor Bahru, Johor
    Phone: +607 225 3190
    EMail: JSHFertility@aol.com

    All the best,
    Sue

  55. Comment by hopebb

    Hi Jenny,

    It is still possible to do that. I know you can use CPF to do IVF in Singapore but only the 3 goverment hospitals. If you are comparing the private hospital in Singapore and JB, I believe the later will offer cheaper.

  56. Comment by hopebb

    Amendment from my earlier email (To Jenny)

    I meant Government subsidy only payable to those patient receive the treatment in goverment hospitals. When you mentioned Medisave, it is still your money. In fact, if you leave the money in CPF, I heard it enjoy a better interest rate compared to normal bank saving account.

  57. Comment by Lee Chong Yew

    I am married with 2 daughters age 3 & 5. Now, we want a definite baby boy. Could I do a gender selection in your centre? My wife is at age of 41 and myself 40. She has PCOS but got 100% pregnant with treatment. Questions: what is the possibilities of having baby boy? What is the cost? What are the preparation? Tks.

  58. Comment by hopebb

    Mr Lee, you can write an email to tmcfertilityjb@gmail.com to check with them.

  59. Comment by noraini

    i already have children in my first marriage and i have done bilateral tubul ligation 4 years ago. now i remarried and plan to have at least 1 child.. can i pregnant with ivf method or any suggestion for me… tq

  60. Comment by yoki

    Hi noraini, i have a friend who has the same condition as you. she got pregnant through ivf. since the tubes are not functioning, only ivf can help

  61. Comment by hasan

    DEAR KIND DOCTORS ↲ I AM MARRIED BEFORE 7 YEARS . In MY BIOPSY ( COMPLETE MATURATION ARREST ) . My WIFE REPORTS ARE NORMAL .DOCTOR ADVISE ME DONOR SPERM IS THE ONLY SOLUTION .MY WIFE NOT KNOWS ABOUT MY PROBLEM ( SECRET ) .IS THIS MY POSSIBLE PLEASE HELP ME .I AM FROM PAKISTAN . GAVE ME GOOD ADVISE DONOR SPERM IS NOT A PROBLEM FOR ME I AM AGREED .THANKS WAITING 4 REPLY

  62. Comment by LingLing

    Does KL TMC offer any seminars or talk on fertility treatment? I know that TMC in JB does organize such things but wat about KL?

  63. Comment by Websurfer

    I’ve been to the TMC clinic in JB clinic before, and done my homework. They’ve had 2 embryologists all along. Their chief embryologist was sent to Monash in Australia to do her Masters back in 2007. Apparently she graduated with 8 high distinctions and returned last year. The doctor mentioned that she’s been working with them since 2003 and has done some 4000 cases. I think she’s the reason for TMCs success. Victory on the other hand doesn’t have a dedicated fertility doctor. Also, the embryologist in Victory hardly does many cases. I was told that they only perform 3 or 4 IVF cases a month. I felt that the Victory embryologist was rather old school, and the TMC one was up to date. My IVF twins are quite big now. But they remind me of the right decision I made.

  64. Comment by Websurfer

    I also previously enquired about the JSH Fertility centre. Same thing. They only do 3 or 4 cases a month. No in-house embryologist. Only a visiting one from Singapore. I asked about their published pregnancy rates. None were available from JSH or Victory. I never really had the confidence. I recently visited the new TMC centre in Kuala Lumpur (BTW the address above is wrong. They have moved to their new centre). Wow! it is really posh. It is a full fledged hospital. Very impressive. Almost like a 5 star hotel. They have car jockeys, a concierge, international patient service, etc. They’ve got a viewing gallery to show you their lab and equipment. But I guess all this would come at a price. A friend I recommended recently, told me that he had spent close to RM20,000 for his complete treatment there. Thankfully his wife is pregnant. He seems satisfied (and I’m relieved)

  65. Comment by Websurfer

    Oh Ya! My friend told me that the doctor in TMC KL told him that they have now started this latest PGD method called microarray. They claim they are the only ones in Asia to do this. The older one that all other centres use is called FISH method. It seems that with FISH they can only check for a few chromosomes. That means there is no guarantee that the baby has no genetic disorder. But with microarray it is more accurate and they can check for all chromosomes. They can also check for thalassemia. But it costs an additional RM12,000. So RM 20,000 for IVF plus RM 12,000 for PGD is a staggering RM 32,000. Only for the rich.

  66. Comment by Ruby

    I just had my ICSI & PGD done with TMC. Yes, it cost a minimal of RM12k for the PGD. And yes, it cost about RM20k, or slightly more than that, just expect RM22k. IVF is cheaper, I opted for IVF, but they had to do ICSI, only know after the egg retrieval. In Malaysia, there’s no money back guarantee, whereas in US & their branch in China have money back guarantee. It’s more expensive, but can do multiple IVF/ICSI which at the end is much cheaper, with money back guarantee too. But have to consider taking time off, air-ticket, accommodation, transportation, etc, these are money too. So, you got to weigh it yourself.

  67. Comment by Ruby

    My series of injections at TMC took 37 days.

    The common – egg retrieval 2 days later, embryo transferred 3 days after egg retrieved.

  68. Comment by admin

    Hi Ruby,

    Good luck with your treatment, do let us know how you get on, we have our fingers crossed for you.

    All the very best,
    Sue

  69. Comment by hopebb

    Hi Rubby: Wish you all the best and God bless.

  70. Comment by Ruby

    After spending RM34k & got the normal embryo transferred, I had my beta hCG done, it was negative, means not pregnant. Started the program 2 months before my 36th birthday. Had 27 eggs retrieved, 10 were too small, 4 were bad, 4 broken when ICSI was done, left 9 eggs. Of that 9 eggs, 6 fertilised but 1 died, left 5 embryos. Of these 5 embryos, 4 were abnormal (triple-13, triple-21, triple-X, XO), left 1 that was normal, implanted on day 3.

    I was worry that I may not get pregnant ’cause I read that you would’ve a lower success rate if you implant on day 3 (the embryo was 6 cells) instead of day 5 (blastocyst), but doc said I had only 1 embryo, so it’s risky to wait till day 5. He wasn’t sure the embryo was a weak/strong normal embryo, but said if it’s a weak embryo, it can survive better in uterus than in the lab. The normal embryo is graded Fairly Good (Good, Fairly Good, Fair, Poor). I was also worry that the ICSI & PGD done on the embryo further lower the quality/strength of the normal embryo. Not only that, I was having a single embryo transfer, which I read have a lower success rate too.

    I asked the doc if he could pinpoint where went wrong, he couldn’t, ’cause my uterus lining was good, blood test was good, & the embryo was a normal embryo. So, he said maybe I had poor quality eggs to start with, thus the normal embryo could be a weak embryo even it was a Fairly Good embryo under the microscope. I’m not sure if he got updated like the comment by Websurfer here (6 Jun’10) about TMC using the latest PGD method called Micro Array, ’cause the doc told me the PGD didn’t even test all the abnormal chromosomes. I can only guess he didn’t get updated ’cause he told me the PGD was RM7k, I paid RM12k. But I looked at their website, didn’t see anywhere mentioned that Micro Array but the FISH, guess it’s not updated.

    Will try again for 1 last time by end of the year.

  71. Comment by Ruby

    Gosh, I read it here (http://www.ivf.net/ivf/index.php?page=out&id=323&print=yes) which says about the Micro Array, “the technique is only effective if carried out on embryos grown for between five to six days in the laboratory. Currently, most PGD tests are done a single cell taken from a three-day old embryos, which are made up of just eight cells.” They did my PGD on day 3, I hope it didn’t mean that they were using the old FISH method but charging me on the new price for Micro Array. I hope it means the price for the old FISH method is increased.

    Also, it says, “the method was not reliable when carried out on one cell taken from an eight cell stage”. My embryo was only 6 cells on day 3 when the PGD was performed, so I guess TMC wasl using the old FISH method. Read more: http://www.infertilitydoc.net/blog/2009/06/12/comparative-genomic-hybridization-cgh-2132

    I would need to call the doc tomorrow to verify. If they’ve the Micro Array, why not wait till day 5 to perform the PGD. Probably the so-called normal embryo which they transferred to my womb wasn’t at all that normal. I would rather not having it transfer if it was also abnormal so save myself not only the money, but also the 2 weeks’ procedure that I had to go through after the embryo transferred.

  72. Comment by Ruby

    I sent an email to the embryologist at TMC, they’re using PGD MicroArray, but the price is determined by the doctor. Didn’t bring up my case yet.

    I sent another email to her asking if MicroArray can be done on day 3 embryo & on embryo with 6 cells only. I would probably get the reply by today / next Mon.

  73. Comment by ariel

    ruby, i am going to tmc coming august. planning to see Dr. Colin. after reading your post.. i am very very worry.

  74. Comment by Ruby

    Can’t wait for her to reply, called her. MicroArray can be done on day 3 embryos & for 6 cells & above. So, it means they should’ve checked my normal embryo for all the abnormal chromosomes instead of some. So, what the doc said that my normal embryo wasn’t checked for all abnormal chromosomes, which could be another reason why the embryo didn’t implant doesn’t really apply, ’cause he was thinking they were still using the old method & told me it was RM7k.

    Anyway, did my research, at my age, with so many bad eggs, & the normal one only had 6 cells, that can foretell that it was likely I won’t get pregnant.

  75. Comment by hopebb

    Ruby: sorry to heard the news. But don’t give up!

  76. Comment by TMC

    Hi Ruby,
    I am the embryologist from TMC who just happen to drop by; hopefully I will be able to answer some of your queries (if we did not before).
    Just for the records, PGD cost RM 12,000 and it has been this price since 2009.

    Microarray-CGH is still very new in the world. While TMC fertility centre is the first in Asia to use CGH, this is currently only used in selected cases, and it has not been used in your case. The costing for CGH, has not been finalized, as it is obviously more expensive than using a 5 probes FISH-PGD.

    And a little bit on the technical part, PGD on day 3 embryo is the standard practice from around the world, some centres however uses FISH on blastocyst (day 5/6). At TMC, we do PGD at either day 3 and also at the blastocyst stage, so as to maximize the chances of the patient having an embryo for transfer. In your case we did both day 3 and day 6 PGD-FISH, unfortunately none of the embryos tested on day 6 are normal. So we did not transfer any embryo on day 6.
    We appreciate your comments and view it as highly important. Perhaps there are some misunderstandings? Please contact your doctor at soonest convenient for clarification, he should be able to help you. I may not be able to visit this site frequently, but in case you need more information, you have the contact of one of us, we will be happy to answer to any question via email or phone.

  77. Comment by Desperate Parent

    Hi everyone,
    I am new to this site, just read through all the comments and found the informations provided are very helpful except can’t fully understand all the ‘technical parts… To Ruby: Im amazed that you are so knowledgebale n familiar with all the treatments n procedures..are you a doctor yourself? Anyway thanks for sharing all this valuable info with us and i wish you all the best for your next try. As for myself, have made an appointment to see Dr Fabian in TMC JB. Im 40 years old n my husband is 43. We have been married for 1 and a half years and have been trying to conceive since then but with my advance age and my husband’s low sperm count(he has very low count only abt 5-6milllions) problems i am still unable to get pregnant. Now our only hope is to try ICSI/IVF..it will be a challenging journey(both emotionally and financially)..can anyone tell me is it WORTH to go through all this?? Thank you all!

  78. Comment by admin

    Hi Desperate Parent,

    Best of luck with your treatment – it’s a nerve racking and emotional time, but the question to focus on in determining whether it is all worth it is “How will I feel if I know I didn’t try?”.

    The very best of luck to you, and do let us know how you get on.

    Sue

  79. Comment by live

    Desperate Parent: I totally agreed with Admin comment. In fact, I am also the patient of Dr Fabian. My hb and I are very happy with TMC JB services rendered to us. We are very grateful to have Dr Fabian and Alice ( embryologist ) to be with us during the journey.

  80. Comment by JJ

    Hi Ariel,

    Do you have Dr Colin contact number and email? Is he good? What are his charges? Thanks!

    JJ

  81. Comment by momofone

    hi all,
    I’m american living in the US but currently in back in the US finishing my master’s degree…i did 2 rounds of IVF at Victoria ARt, but after reading some of the posts here I’m think I’ll try one last time at TMC for those that have done it at TMC, can you indicate if you did it at JB or KL….how did you find it? did you get pregnant? I’m 40 in September…I’m really debating between IVF in Malaysia or going egg donor route in the Chez republic…my eggs seem to be old and my husband has low sperm count…hmmm

    I’m not doing Victoria ARt, for some reason, I have my doubts about the last round if there were actually embroys they put in, i’m sure there were but I didn’t see them on the U/S monitor like I did the first time (got pregnant but it ended at 13 1/2 weeks)…also the doctor did the same protocol and didn’t measure my blood, so I don’t know, I felt he could have done a more throughal job…may be just hindsite regretss since it didn’t work – i k now my friend got pregnant here at TMC…my concern was with their embroylogists…how experienced are they? when i check 18 months ago the current embryologist only had 2 years experience…i know when it comes to IVF the embryologist is more important than the doctor…

    thoughts?

  82. Comment by live

    Hi momofone: I had a pleasant experiences with TMC JB. Alice is the embryologist who in charge of my case. She told me previously she was working in TMC KL and thereafter went to Australia for master study. She is definately more than 2 yrs of experiences. I spoke to her few times before I embarked the journey. She provided her best support to us if not I think I still can’t decide which clinics should I engaged. You can write to Alice or Dr Fabian(tmcfertilityjb@gmail.com) if you have any doubt. Usually I got the reply within the same day. Btw, they do provide donor services. I hope your wish come true soon.

  83. Comment by JJ

    Hi to those who have gone through IVF,

    Is it painful to do IVF? I am worried…I have a very low threshold of pain….any medication to prevent the pain?

    Also,if the first cycle is not successful, does that mean you have to spend another big amount again to try again?

    Thanks!

  84. Comment by newii

    Anyone has any experience with Janice – the embryologist at TMC JB? I may be wrong but she looks young, thus gives the feeling that inexperience?

  85. Comment by Thsk

    Hi JJ: I think can’t answer ur first Q, as u know the threshold of pain is really subject to individual. But I believe once u get use to it then should be fine. U can ask the nurse to teach u on how to do it if you are not aware. If you r lucky to have extra embryoes, then u do not required to do a fresh cycle and can choose to do FET. It is definately cheaper than fresh cycle. Good Luck!

  86. Comment by Hope

    Hi, some news to share.. don’t know if there is any impact to TMC operation..

    Extracted from The Edge:
    KUALA LUMPUR: Peter Lim Eng Hock, long dubbed Singapore’s “remisier king” and one of the island-republic’s richest men, has emerged as the new shareholder in healthcare player TMC Life Sciences Bhd with a 29.6% stake following the exit of founder and managing director Datuk Dr Colin Lee Soon Soo.

  87. Comment by momofone

    I did contact TMC and they do donor services but can only get Asian egg donors…still thinking, but i have time to think, earliest I cando this is beginning of 2011

  88. Comment by Happy mum to be

    Hi everyone,
    As u all can see i have amended my name fr ‘desperate parent’ to ‘happy mum to be’ cos positive vibes are definitely needed here to accompany me throughout this journey. We went to see Dr Fabian on 4th August 2010(4th day of my cycle). They did a blood test for me n a semen analysis on my husband. Result came back a week later. According to Dr Fabian, my hormones are fine but my husband’s sperm count is still low (9millions), mortility 63% but swim up very low only 600,000..so he suggested an IVF wt ICSI. After much discussion n consideration, we decided to go for it! My treatment will start on the 24th August(which is the 21 days of my cycle). Dr told me i need to take hormone medicine for 5-6wks, follow by egg retrieval then embryo transfer. The whole treatment takes abt 2 mth. Guess i have to leave it to Dr Fabian n their embrologist to help us to fulfill our dream of becoming parents. Will update my treatment progress. Pls pray for us, TQ!

  89. Comment by Happy mum to be

    Hi everyone,
    As u all can see i have amended my name fr ‘desperate parent’ to ‘happy mum to be’ cos positive vibes are definitely needed here to accompany me throughout this journey. We went to see Dr Fabian on 4th August 2010(4th day of my cycle). They did a blood test for me n a semen analysis on my husband. Result came back a week later. According to Dr Fabian, my hormones are fine but my husband’s sperm count is still low (9millions), mortility 63% but swim up very low only 600,000..so he suggested an IVF wt ICSI. After much discussion n consideration, we decided to go for it! My treatment will start on the 24th August(which is the 21 days of my cycle). Dr told me i need to take hormone medicine for 5-6wks, follow by egg retrieval then embryo transfer. The whole treatment takes abt 2 mth. Guess i have to leave it to Dr Fabian n their embrologist to help us to fulfill our dream of becoming parents. Will update my treatment progress. Pls pray for us, TQ!

  90. Comment by VINEET

    Sir

    I am from DELHI, INDIA and I WANT THE THE BABY BOY SO I WANT THE FULL EXPENSES AND FOR HOW MANY DAYS WE HAVE TO REMAIN THERE AND WHAT IS THE PROCESSURE AND ALSO IT IS GUARANTEED THAT IT WILL BE DELIVERED BOY.

  91. Comment by JJ

    Hi everyone,

    have anyone heard about Mircosort? ANy idea if it can be done in KL TMC? also, what is the cost like?

  92. Comment by hopebb

    Happy Mum to be: Good luck! and wish to heear your good news. Take Care

  93. Comment by JJ

    Hi Happy mum to be, glad you are sharing your experiences with us. I am keen to go for it too. However, the medication is in the form of injections or oral medicines?
    Two months for the whole procedure?? Where are u getting your treatment? JB or KL TMC?

    Good luck!

  94. Comment by Happy mum to be

    Hi all,
    Im back for the updates. Well my IVF treatment has commenced on 24th August in TMC JB under Dr Fabian. First of all i want to compliment him on his profesionalism n his kind n joyful attitude towards his patients. He explained everything in details n answer whatever doubts n questions u have, i feel very comfortable n relax with him(this is an important part for the treatment). Anyway i was given a hormone drugs called Buserelin(the purpose of this drug is to suppress our body’s natural release of hormones) The drugs is in the form of injection(the nurse will teach u how to do it). It’s not painful n once u get used to it it’s pretty easy to do only takes abt 2mins. In total i have to self-inject this drug for 16 days. At the mean time im still expecting my period to come for the ‘last time’ if the cycle is successful..My next appointment will be on the 8th Sept for a blood test..and if everything is ok i should be moving on to the 2nd round of drugs(to stimulate the ovaries to produce follicles containing the eggs). Will update later.
    To hopebb: Thanks for ur wishes.
    To JJ: I go to JB TMC cos im staying in Johor area. But i think JB n KL are the same since it’s under the same company. Good luck to u!

  95. Comment by JJ

    Thanks for the great information happy mum to be! Thanks!

  96. Comment by JJ

    Hi happy mum to be,

    I have a question. I don’t stay in Malaysia but I intend to go the treatment. I am just wondering if I can bring the needles back to my country(out of malaysia) since you mention that injections is to be done for 16days. I can’t afford to stay in malaysia for 16 days…need to work.

    Thanks!

  97. Comment by Happy mum to be

    Hi JJ,
    I don’t think i will be able to answer your question cos im not sure about the immigration n custom rules/regulations on bringing the needles back to your country but i guess if you are not travelling by plane it should be no problems. Are u from Singapore or elsewhere? Anyway just to be sure u can contact the clinic and check with them. The TMC JB contact no is +607-2780088 or u can email them at tmcfertilityjb@gmail.com Take care n best wishes!

  98. Comment by momofone

    To JJ,
    You can’t just take the drugs and do them for 10-12 days and come back for egg retrieval…it doesn’t work like that – unfortunately.

    While you are takign the stimulation drugs you need to be monitored by the doctor via Ultrasound to see how the follicles are developing and to see if you need to adjust your drugs or add other drugs. Plus you need to monitor for OHSS- a very serious potentially life threatening illness…

    so you need to be monitored, during stimulation and then after embryo transfer because you’ll be taking some or multipile forms of progesterone- again sthis is where they really need to monitor you for OHSS- also it isn’t an exact science so you may be estimated for a retrival day but you could early or late depending on how your body is reacting to the drugs so you’ll need to be flexible. It’s tough doing IVF if youa re working woman and then doing it from another country

    Also on the day of egg retrival, this is a minor surgery adn you’ll be out the whole day and not to move and then the 2 week wait they want you to take it easy and not have a lot of stress.

    I think it may be important to think about your timing because doing this is not mentally easy nor is it physically easy and it does require a significant time committment as you have to keep going to the doctor’s office and waiting.

    also you’ll need to find a local IVF doctor then to monitor you while you stim and post embryo transfer if you are not going to stay in Malaysia – that can be tricky sometimes as doctors may not want to do that on either end.

    I lived in Singapore when I did my IVF and I would take my drugs across the boarder, I just had a note from the doctor stating what they were why I had them – I never had aproblem. You coud do the same thing for flying just put them in checked luggage – they need to be kept on ice as they are sensitive to temperature and have a note.

    shouldn’t be a problem.

  99. Comment by momofone

    To JJ,
    keep us posted, i’m intereted to hear about your experience as I may end up going there next year

  100. Comment by JJ

    Hi Momofone,

    Thanks for the information given. I have a question, you mention the OHSS (life threatening illness), is this OHSS caused by the drugs(those injections) given for stimulation?
    Also, according to Happy mum to be, she mentioned she has seen the doc for treatment on the 21days after her menses. Y must it be after 21days? Is 21days after our menses considered our ovalution time?

    Will keep you update when I start my treatment too! Thanks! I am trying to know more so that I will be more ready. Thanks!

    JJ

  101. Comment by admin

    Hi JJ,

    I brought all the needles and drugs back from Hungary to the UK in hand luggage on the plane and they were fine with it. I don’t know about any other country but I certainly had no problems.

    All the best,
    Sue

  102. Comment by maykong

    Hi, i just did the icsi one week ago, me and my hubby would like to express our heartfelt appreciation to Dr Fabian and his staffs, especially Ms Alice (embryologist) for the kindness and excellent care during my icsi treatment at TMC JB.
    Once again want to say Thank you to yours.

  103. Comment by JJ

    Thanks Sue! Now I feel I can go for it! We r intending to go in NOV. : ) Wish me luck! Meanwhile, I will still source for more info. :)

  104. Comment by JJ

    Hi,
    I am deciding whether to go for the one in JB or KL….not too sure which is better. I live in Indonesia.

  105. Comment by hopebb

    JJ: If you fly from Indo to KL, you can ask them to arrange airport pick-up services (only for first timer) FOC. And if you intend to stay there for few days you also can get them to arrrange the accomodation for you.

    If you fly from Indo to SIN, U can engage a private Taxi to transfer u from SIN to JB. U have choice to stay in SIN or JB if you need. The journey is not far from SIN to the clinic in JB as its is located very near to JB custom check-point.

    All the best to you JJ!

  106. Comment by Leelee

    Hello, I have heard that TMC now has a cheaper clinic in Puchong – does anyone know how much it is for a fresh IVF cycle (incl meds etc etc) there? Has anyone used this clinic and how was it? … Also, do you know what is the difference in cost for JB vs KL, or is it the same? … Finally, we may have to do donor cycle (with our own donor), does this cost more or the same? Thanks

  107. Comment by admin

    The very best of luck JJ, do keep us informed as to how you are getting on, we have our fingers and toes crossed for you.

    All the best,
    Sue

  108. Comment by JJ

    Hi MayKong,

    how long after your treatment were u pregnant?

  109. Comment by hopebb

    LeeLee: I know if you are using donor then your fee is only slightly more than normal. U can email them to check.

    Maykong: Ya, I agreed with you. Whenever, I have any doubt, Alice never failed to answer my question.

  110. Comment by jeanie

    may i know d success rate of baby gender selection and the cost.

  111. Comment by JJ

    Can anyone tell me if TMC in JB is better or TMC in KL is better? Also, are the prices the same?

    About how many visits to TMC is needed for PGD to be done?

  112. Comment by Leelee

    Thanks for your reply … does anyone know the cost of meds? Where is the cheapest place to buy? How much for 300 gonal f? 150 Menopur? Lupron shot? etc etc?

  113. Comment by Happy mum to be

    Hi Leelee,
    For Gonal F 300 TMC JB is charging at RM510, Menopur 150 at RM150. Up till now my med cost has reached RM4000+, very expensive! I heard they are making like 100percent profit on medicines which means they are making alot of profit from us(the patients). Im also wondering whether u can get them outside like in pharmacy at cheaper price? And do they allow u to purchase from outside?
    Anyway after 24days of Buserelin jabs i will be starting the Gonal F n Menopur injections for 5 days starting tomorrow. And ya the Menopur is really a hassle to do..the med manufacturer should make it more friendly-user.
    To Maykong: Any good news to share? All the best!

  114. Comment by 1st time parent

    Hie All…

    I am diagnosed with PCOS & overweight issue, and its really a sad experience to learn that my friends & family are having baby, one after another. I had been married for 7 years with no luck of pregnancy till Year 2010!!!

    I had seek medical advice for lots of Gynae, brewing chinese medicine from TCM, visiting other fertifility center before. I had received the same advice from this professional, i.e. having sex almost every day, taking fertility pill, do not drink cold drink & etc. None of them giving me the concise advice on what’s best for me.

    I came across TMC JB, and I had told myself, this is the last time I am trying. Otherwise, I shall be adopting children. I went to TMC JB in year 2008, and I met up with Dr Surinder for problem solving on PCOS. He had recommended me to go through laparoscopic treatment, in order to determine whether there’s any blockage at my fallopian tube. All went well.. and he advice me to try for baby for 6-12 months, and if unsuccessful, do refer back to TMC.

    In year 2009, I am unable to get pregnant, as I am having high level of stress at work & I am down with food allergy for about 6-8 months.

    In Mar/April 2010, hubby & I went to to TMC JB, and look for Dr Fabian. He introduced us to IUI. If its fail, then we shall proceed with IVF. After 2nd attempt of IUI, it’s successful! I am not on my 22 weeks of pregnancy & my baby expected to be in this world in Feb 2011.

    We are really thankful for TMC JB for giving us hope & making our dreams come true! I believe that, shall you need to go through IUI/IVF, you need to be cheerful & happy… then all blessing will come true!

  115. Comment by admin

    Congratulations 1st time parent, we’re thrilled for you and your hubby. Thank you so much for sharing your experience, hearing from people who have actually used a clinic is so valuable to those who are still trying to decide where to go.

    We wish you every luck with your new baby.

    All the very best,
    Sue

  116. Comment by 1st time parent

    Hie…

    I had something to add on…

    I had recommended few of my friends to TMC JB, and all of them are having a successful pregnancy & birth through Dr Fabian & Dr Surinder. None of them FAIL!

    Today, I just heard another good news that, my this female friend, V, is 4 months pregnant, and all thanks to TMC JB, Dr Fabian.

    V had been married for 1.5 years, and always receive bad remarks from her in law that she is a “hen that cannot lay egg”. It’s sad to hear this, and therefore, I had recommend her to TMC JB. Dr Fabian had provided her with guidance & check-up, and gosh! She is 4 months pregnant now!

    So, again, our gratitude & many thanks to TMC JB!

  117. Comment by Happy mum to be

    Hi 1st time parent,
    Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. It is so happy to read successful story n ya it sure serves as a booster for me and my IVF journey. Me too i stongly believe positive thinking will bring positive results..All the best to u and your baby!

  118. Comment by Rangarajahbahadur

    Dear Dr.Colin Lee,
    My name is Rangarajahbahadur living in Hyderabad Andhra Pradesh India. Iam the only person effected with mild myotonic Distrophy out of eight children of my parents. My eldest daughter and my last child (son) also got effected which is just double to what I have. My second child (Daughter) uneffected. My eldest daughter passed away with brain cancer last year. My son got married last year and we found his 1st & 2nd issues were effected with MD and were aborted recently.
    We now propose to go for IVF-PGD. Pl give the detals of cost and other relevant information to enable us to take a decision from our end. We prefer to have IVF at our end ie Hyderabad India and the PGD etc process in TMC if technically viable to save cost. Appreciate your early reply.
    Thanking you,
    Rangarajahbahadur Rajahkalidindi

  119. Comment by happy mom

    saya juga salah seorang patient Dr. Fabian. Saya dan suami sangat berpuashati dengan segala penerangan dan penjelasan yg diberikan. Begitu juga dengan bantuan yg diberikan oleh semua staff disana. malangnya saya tidak kenal dengan embryologist yg bertanggungjawab dalam kes saya.

    Saya telah berkahwin selama 6 tahun dan disahkan tidak boleh mengandung oleh Dr. dari hospital kerajaan kerana masalah hormon dan rahim yang kecil. Kemudian sy telah mendapatkan rawatan di Puteri Specialist Johor dan dinasihatkan untuk mencuba IVF. SEtelah berjumpa beberapa doctor dan membuat sedikit pembacaan saya membuat pilihan utk membuat IVF di TMC Fertility Johor ini kerana sy duduk di JB.

    Saya menggunakan injection Buserelin, Menopur dan Gonal F. Saya hanya mampu menghasilkan 4 folikel dan ketiga egg retrieval hanya 2 sahaja yg berjaya dikeluarkan dan hanya satu embryo yg “good” (8 sel). Dengan satu embryo ini saya berjaya hamil. It cost me about 20k to complete the procedure.

    i’m now 21 weeks pregnant and very happy each and every time i’m do my check-up there. They are very nice to me.

    thank you to the team :)

  120. Comment by Happy mum to be

    Hi everyone,
    I am here to update on my IVF(ICSI) treatment in TMC JB. Well i have finally completed the whole cycle, now im on my 2WW(2 week wait). I will only find out in 12 days whether the pregnancy is successful or not. All together I had 34 days of injections (Buserelin, Gonal F, Menopur) 14 eggs retrieved, 8 fertilised but only 5 good quality embryos. Dr transfered 2 embryos(1) grade 5, 8 cells and 2) grade 4, 6 cells) whereas the other 3 embryos will be frozen for future use. At the mean time i am on progesterone and Pregnyl to support the lining of the womb. Im also being reminded to rest more and relax for this period. After coming a long way to this stage i guess now it’s really up to GOD to decide my fate of having a beautiful and healthy child/children(maybe a twin)
    To those who have successfully become parents through IVF i am sharing your joy and happpiness but for those who are still struggling/trying to realise their dream of becoming parents i wish u all the very best of luck.

    “MIRACLE WILL HAPPEN AS LONG AS YOU DON”T GIVE UP!” :)

    God bless.

  121. Comment by JJ

    Happy mum to be,
    Thanks for sharing! I’m sure it help many of us to understand better! Thank you so much!

  122. Comment by admin

    Thanks for sharing Happy Mum To Be, we have our fingers crossed for you. Looking forward to hearing that you are at last pregnant!

    All the very best,
    Sue

  123. Comment by waitingbb

    Hi Happy mum to be, we are on the ‘same boat’ as you. My wife also just had embryo transfer done by Dr Fabain at TMC. Like yourself, we are also in our 2 weeks wait.
    After having our hopes up and disappointed for so many times (with other doctors elsewhere), we are now apprehensive cos we don’t want get our hopes too high. The dream of having children dashed, with high cost incurred, the time & effort in/out of JB can be really be such unbearable. Next week will be the ‘D’ day and hopefully, it wll be like you mentioned ‘MIRACLE WILL HAPPEN AS YOU DON”T GIVE UP’.

    hi 1st time parent,
    it’s indeed comforting and inspiring to know all of your friends had a successful pregnancy & birth through Dr Fabian & Dr Surinder at TMC. We are keeping our fingers crossed.

    Cheers!

  124. Comment by noorita ismail

    saya pernah mengalami keguguran 2 kali, kali ketiga saya mengandung dengan bantuan pil hormon dan pernah menjalani pembedahan membuang cyst (ovarian cyst) semasa kandungan ketiga berusia 2 bulan. sekarang anak saya berumur 7 tahun dan saya tidak mengandung walaupun telah mengambil suntukan hormon. haid saya tidak teratur. adakalanya 6 bulan sekali selepas melahirkan anak. sekarang anak saya cuma satu dan ingin mengambil rawatan ivf. saya ingin tahu prosedur dan kos serta masa yang perlu diperuntukan untuk menjalani rawatan. saya tinggal di muar johor.

  125. Comment by ariel

    waiting bb & happy mom to be,
    thanks for sharing. may god bless u.

    so happy for u.

  126. Comment by JT

    Just an update, my 2nd ICSI attempt at TMC didn’t work. Nothing was done differently in the procedure of attempt #2 compared to attempt #1. I suffered so much pain from the egg collection, for 1 week laying at home. Cost about RM 20k each time.

    Took 9 months off, did a lot more research and was recommended by serveral doctors to go to Sunfert this year. Costed us RM 15k inclusive of everything. Now, my husband and I are pregnant with a baby boy at 18 weeks. Thanks to Dr. Wong at Sunfert.

  127. Comment by admin

    That’s excellent news JT, congratualtions, we are so happy for you. I had not heard of Sunfert before, we’ll have to look them up.

    All the very best,
    Sue

  128. Comment by momofone

    hi Sue,
    I looked at Sunfert’s website and their facebook page. they are a very new clinic opening sometime in 2009 in Kula Lumpur…not sure how many client’s they’ve had so far to get there numbers there…i’d be really interested to find out more about hteir team…it seems they have a lot of experience…but not sure

  129. Comment by admin

    Hi Momofone,

    I have sent them an email requesting more information, so if they reply I will add a posting for them.

    All the best,
    Sue

  130. Comment by admin

    Hi all,

    I have had a response from Sunfert and have added a posting for them – http://www.ivfcost.net/ivf-cost/ivf-cost-at-sunfert-international-fertility-centre-malaysia

    All the best,
    Sue

  131. Comment by WaitingBB

    hi, just to update….
    our 2 weeks of wait finally ended. Disappointingly, miracle didn’t happen (again), the blood test shows negative. $15k spend and a whole year of trying, still we are back to nothing. Strangely though, the disappointment didn’t hurt so much this time round, probably becos we are already numb after so many disappointments.
    Doctor say we should try again in 2 months time using a different method but as always, there’s no gurantees. Of cos it’s easy to say try again, ultimately we are the ones who are drained financially and emotionally.

    I wish someone can tell us what to do next cos we are so lost….

  132. Comment by Happy mum to be

    Hi waitingBB,
    I am so sorry to hear the bad news. I know how disappointed and painful this is for u and your wife. Things happen for a reason, maybe it’s time both of u take a ‘good break’ and come back with a stronger spirit. Don’t give up, i am sure that day will COME! My thoughts and blessings are with u guys.
    Anyway did Dr Fabian explain why it didn’t work, is it the same reason or problem as your previous failures? I am going in for my Beta hcg on this Friday, after reading your post i am more nervous and anxious now..
    By the way Sue(the creator of this site) has just updated a new fertility centre in KL named Sunfert. Maybe u can check them out.

    “Optimism is the faith that leads to achivement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence”-Helen Keller :)

  133. Comment by admin

    Hi WaitingBB,

    So sorry to hear that it did not work for you again, our thoughts are with you. As Happy mum to be says, take time to build your spirit up again, and one thing I always think of when I want to give up is that most people give up just as they are about to succeed, I have found this true so many times.

    All the very best, and thank you so much for sharing your experience.

    Sue xxx

  134. Comment by momofone

    Waiting BB so sorry to hear that the IVF didn’t work…it’s heart breaking…we too after couple of failed attempts and one IVF that worked but then we terminated due to severe fetal abnormalities has made us reluctant to try again…in large part it is because ofmy age – i’m now 40 but had been trying since I was 37….i’m not sure we’ll try…we may consider egg donor, adoption or just stopping

    best wishes

  135. Comment by JJ

    Hi,

    IVF doesn’t include checking for any abnormalities? Sorry need to now more. Also, is egg collection procedure very painful?

  136. Comment by Happy mum to be

    Hi waiting BB,
    Indeed we are on the ‘same boat’. Had my Beta hcg test yesterday and it was NEGATIVE! Both my so-called ‘good graded embryos’ didin’t make it. Dr can’t really pin point where went wrong but said probably due to non developing of the embryos.
    Was really devastated and spent the whole nite crying! Well i guess ‘miracle happen as it will not as u wish’. Will take some time off to recharge and figure out the future plan. The good news is i still have 3 frozen embryos so if we decided to try again we don’t have to go through the whole ‘torturing ivf cycle’.
    Last but not least, i wld like to say thank you to TMC JB for the excellent care n service during my treatment there especially Dr Fabian-U are the most kind & compassionate dr i ever came across.
    All the very best to everyone, Cheers!

  137. Comment by admin

    Dear Happy mum to be,

    So sorry it did not work out for you this time, our thoughts are with you.

    All the best,
    Sue

  138. Comment by DOREEN

    Hi Happy mum to be
    I am waiting for your post because i know you going to have your blood test yesterday. I am same-boat with you and waiting BB. Two weeks ago i got a negative result so i search around the forum for success ivf story at TMC JB. I need more
    confident with the centre before i schedule for the next try with my frozen embryo. i was wonder why ivf didn’t work, i followed all the instruction given – more rest, no heavy lifting, no spicy food ….
    Anyway, we have to accept the result. We have to made ourself very strong to face the coming challenge…

  139. Comment by jia U!

    Hi Waiting BB/ Happy Mum to be,

    I m so sorry hear about your bad news, i understand your disappointed and painful, cos i also one of the patient there did the treatment before, don’t give up, i strong confident “MIRACLE WILL HAPPEN AS YOU DON’T GIVE UP’. Take care n JIA U! JIA U! together.

  140. Comment by jia U!

    Hi Doreen,

    I agree with u, we are in a same-boat waiting BB..i m on my way take a “good break” and will come back with stronger confidence spirt to try with my frozen embryo. Anyway as you said , we have to accept the result, don’t give up, i strongly believe positive thinking will bring positive results..Take care & Good Luck!

  141. Comment by ariel

    may i know, what’s the cost for repeating the ivf process with the frozen embryo?

    and Dun give up ya!

  142. Comment by Happy mum to be

    Hi Doreen/jia yu,
    Thanks for your encouragement. Guess luck is not on our side this time round. Actually i was having a very high hope that my ivf in TMC JB will work as i have done quite a bit of survey on the centre before i decided to have my treatment done there. Although their pricing is considered on the ‘hi side’ if u compared wt other centre in Malaysia but they did have the best success rate among the others. My total bill came up to almost RM20K(the procedure plus medication) which is quite unbearable for normal income earner like myself. In fact i have used up alot of my savings on this and yet is FAIL! Have not find out about the charges on the ‘frozen embryo transfer’ but i think it will not be cheap too. Furthermore the centre did say that their frozen transfer’s success rate is lower than the fresh. So now i am really considering on whether to try one more time with the frozen transfer or just stop and let nature take its course…
    Doreen, ivf works well until the last process-implantation. It cannot be forced and it has got nothing to do with your physical activities or diet, it just has to happen naturally in our body, that’s the most tricky part in the whole ivf treatment and still remain the ‘black hole’, unfortunately!

  143. Comment by ariel

    after reading all your post, i finally take the courage to call TMC KL to fix my appointment.
    thanks you all for the post and all the valued informations.

  144. Comment by jia U!

    Hi Happy Mum to be,

    Since hear from you the centre did say their frozen transfer’s success rate is lower than the fresh, i a bit worry about that, anyway i will not give up on it, hope u same to me too, we “jia u! jia u” together ya…ya…u don’t mind , can you give me your e-mail address to me, i need to share some informations with you.Thanks and take care ya.

  145. Comment by JJ

    Hi all, feel so sorry for those who were not successful. I’m also worried now…dun give up. I know it is never an easy task.

  146. Comment by Happy mum to be

    Jiayu,
    U can email me at agnestonmy@yahoo.co.uk
    Ariel/JJ,
    Wishing u all the best in your treatment, don’t let our unsuccessful cases bring u down, everyone is different so does the result, just stay positive and god will bless u!

  147. Comment by WaitingBB

    Hi ‘Happy mum to be’, my wife and I are sorry that you didn’t succeed this time round. Our hearts acks with you especially when you mention spenting the whole nite crying cos we been through this pain not too long ago. My wife often encourage ourselves that one of her friend tried as much as 4 times before tested positive and pregnant. So if you have the means, you should try again.
    As for us, we may not have the financial means and will depends on my company year end bonus (if any) before deciding. Maybe (for some reasons) we are not previleged to have children conceived by my wife but through adoptions…or maybe it is God’s will for just the 2 of us ’till death do us part’.
    Anyway, we thank you and all for your encouragements and wish all who are trying not to give up hope. Cheers!

  148. Comment by WaitingBB

    It’s a boy, and another boy for pop star Celine Dion (extract from Yahoo Post)
    =======================================================

    MIAMI (AFP) – – “Thrilled” singer Celine Dion gave birth Saturday to twin boys, her second and third sons, People magazine reported.

    The Canadian-born chanteuse, 42, delivered by C-section the fraternal twin boys at St. Mary’s Medical Center in West Palm Beach, Florida, at 11:11 a.m. and 11:12 a.m., her representative told the entertainment magazine.

    “Celine, (husband) Rene (Angelil) and their son Rene-Charles are thrilled,” her representative was quoted as saying in People’s online edition. Rene-Charles is nine.

    The pregnancy was the result of Dion’s sixth in-vitro fertilization attempt, according to reports.

    The healthy boys will spend the next few days in an incubator because they were born prematurely, her representative was also quoted as saying. The couple has not yet decided on names for their sons.

    Dion, a five-time Grammy winner, is expected to return to Las Vegas, Nevada, next March to begin a three-year residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace.

  149. Comment by Jabin & Saqib

    Dear Dr.

    We are suffering from infertility & want some donor egg competence (not available in our Country) can you help us we are in Pakistan.

    We get treatment from Pakistan from Dr. Nasim Ashraf (Pakistan) but that didn’t successful due to available low No. Of Eggs (Received 5 from which 2 were Mature)
    After ISCI/Operating only 1 was fused but growth rate in low in progress…

    Please if u need any info… tell me & help us out…. Take care,

    Questions;-
    1- Normal IVF is possible with low No. Of eggs? FSH Level of My Wife is about 7.84
    2- Total Cost?
    3- Is this Possible you may receive Same Charges what you are taking from your nationals?
    4- Solution of Residence, Visa, Tranport etc
    5- Are there any Medicines which produce good results (Eggs & Maturity) except I have used this
    Mdicines listed below (Before ICSI/IVF Pakistan)
    Ø 1-Inj Menogen 52
    Ø 2-Inj Superfact 01
    Ø 3- Cylogist
    Ø Inj Pregualw 21

    Regards,

    Saqib & Jabin
    Islamabad
    Pakistan.
    44000

  150. Comment by Norsyam

    Hi all…I maried for 12 years…age 32 years old now…in 2005, I do iui at LPPKN kl..get pregnant but sad to say-miscarrige at age 10 week….bad experience at PPUM emergency unit.So bad service.But its ok…not my luck….than starting last june, I go to one seminar organise by TMC Damansara.There is 3 dr, Dr Leong, a young dr, dr collin and dr surinder.Me and my hubby said…this is the real dr…(DR SURINDER SINGH) the way he talk, the way he answer all Q…we can see he is a very experience dr.Get appointment and first meet, I knew that I had PCOS(before this, none dr can dignose me having PCOS).In end of June, I do the Laporoscopy surgery-ovarian drilling and my tube also in a good condition.After trying to do naturally for 3 month, we still not success.Than last month, we decide to do iui..dr start with pregon 50 iu and clomid.but we need to cancell the procedure because there is no good eggs…After that,,,dr give 2 option whether I wanna do 2nd iui or straight do the IVF….because we already trying for 12 years, I don’t want to wait any more…I will do this treatment by next month.IVF of course…after heard all the unsuccessfull result…I said to my self…think positive…Its all about ‘rezeki’….I’m also an overweight person…151 cm with 90 kg but today, I manage to reduce my weight to 75 kg.hope this will help me…will update my progress.wish me luck

  151. Comment by Ibu2011

    Helloo…
    Am really glad find this site.
    I Am from Indonesia, 37 years old, 10 years married.
    I need an information about Lam Wah EE Hospital – Penang, from all Fertility center in Malaysia I found Lam Wah EE Hospital Penang is the cheaper one. Total only RM 10,000 – RM 11,000.
    Do you have any information about success rate and success story from ppl who already got baby after IVF program in Lam Wah EE Hospital.
    Becuse I saw so many TMC KL/JB success Story, but only few from Lam Wah EE Hospital. Or I just don’t know the link.
    I really need that information. Would you please help.
    Thank you very much in advance.
    I pray for all mom to be, keep optimist , Miracle happen if we believed. Congratulation for who already succesful moms. Am happy for you. Wish I could get a baby on 2011. Amiiiin
    Very warm regards Ibu 2011

  152. Comment by admin

    Hi Ibu 2011,

    Thank you for the information on the costs at Lam Wah EE Hospital. Unfortunately I have no information about them, but I have emailed them with my IVF cost letter and hopefully I will have something to post on here about them soon.

    All the best,
    Sue

  153. Comment by ariel

    norsyam,
    best of luck to u.

  154. Comment by Norsyam

    thanks ariel…
    dr surinder is the best dr I ever met…never push u…very negotiable…a lot of advice given and willing and sincere to help us…happy every time meet this dr…inside and outside his room…so many successful pictures….a lot of babies pictures….

  155. Comment by SuccessfulIVF

    Having lived in Malaysia for 10 years and desperately trying for a child I did a total of 13 IVF cycles in Malaysia. I was referred to TMC due to Dr Colin Lee after 2 failed cycles at SJMC, I went on to have another 8 failed cycles at TMC but was eventually “lucky” and had a beautiful daughter. I find TMC to be one of the most expensive places in Malaysia to do IVF but that would not be a worry if their success rates were at the top – my biggest gripe with TMC is the 5 hour waiting to see any dr and then waiting 2 hours for your medication and bill. Its definitely a day trip for even the most minor check up.

    More recently on trying to have a sibling for my daughter I embarked on another cycle with Prince Court and was lucky to have twins on the first attempt – cheaper and no waiting in the clinic. A perfect experience.

  156. Comment by Ibu2011

    @Dear Sue…thanks for your help :D really appreciated it
    @Dear SuccessfulIVF…. Thanks to share you successful story with us. Congratulation for your success!!! You’re so amazing 13 IVF Cycles wow… so do you think It would be better in Prince Court? how much you spent in Prince Court? and do you have email address Prince Court? I didn’t find in their website.
    Thank You.
    Best wishes for all moms to be, keep optimist. Miracle will happen if you believe. GBU

  157. Comment by SuccessfulIVF

    Hi Ibu

    I spent RM16,000 inclusive of all meds and freezing of extra embryos at Prince Court. The doctor there was Dr Paul Tay. I don’t have his email address but you can google Prince Court Medical Centre.

  158. Comment by Ibu2011

    @dear SuccessfulIVF,
    Thank you so much for your information.
    I try to find their email on google, Ididn’t find it. And I sent direct msg to Prince Court website twice, but they never answer it.
    I heard they just start IVF Prog from 2008. I really wanna know more about their success rate in IVF. I’m interested w/ your story. First I wanna try IVF in Lam Wah Ee Hospital in Penang. What your suggestion to me about it?
    Thanks again fro your help. Wishing you a spiritfull, happy and lucky December !!!

  159. Comment by JJ

    Hi to all who have gone through ivf,
    Just to check, after the eggs extraction process, do u all feel pain? Also, were u all given antibodies? Were u allow to go back immediately after eggs extraction? Must u lay in bed for at least a certain no. of hours? Bleeding after that?

    JJ

  160. Comment by lynda

    hi. I would like to become the egg donor. But since I’m Malay I cant be the one. Is there’s any idea that I could be the egg donor?

  161. Comment by sangita

    i am 28 years old from india i have two kids i want to become a surrogate mother ready to travel any where. please reply me at. guptasangita25@yahoo.in

  162. Comment by FUllofHope

    My husband gets a very bad results from his recent semen analysis, in all 3 count (concentration, motility & morphology). Doctor told us the only chance for us to conceive is via IVF. Anyone has other experience to share? Apart from IVF, any other options for us? :(

  163. Comment by AB Tan

    I married three years but still don’t have any kid. I would like to try the IVF but before that we need to see the doctor for consultation. How to make appointment with doctor and which doctor is the best? Is it any charges for doctor consultation fee?

  164. Comment by Norsyam

    Hi all, On November already explain regarding my background….now already do IVF..join care programme with government hospital and private hospital.save cost for me……using a long protocol, start with brusselin and continue with Gonal F dosage 300 iu and increase to 375 iu after 5 days. on 22 jan Egg retrieval done….from 22 egg, 10 can be use…but 2 not so good. left 8..but from this 8, 2 is good, 3 is fair good, 2 in midd class and 1 is the least one. and on 25 jan already do embryo trf. me, hubby and dr surinder decide to trf 3 embryos. today already 5th day after ET.In 2 week wait.on 8th, will see the result….pray for me all my friend….one more thing..I also freez 2 embryos.wish me luck

  165. Comment by FUllofHope

    Norsyam,
    Good luck & all the best!
    Can I find out more details on how you can join care programme with government hospital and private hospital at the same time? Who do what? How much saving would that be?

  166. Comment by FUllofHope

    Also, to everyone who can share the experience/ thoughts, is it not advisable to dive into IVF when I have not exhausted all ther type of fertility treatment, like clomid etc? Reason being, IVF seems to be the most “extreme” + “damaging” to our bodies, am not sure I want to do it without going all all the rest of the fertility treatment (not sure if that is really less damaging to our bodies). On the other hand, am anxious and would like to cut the chase, even though IVF only has <40% success rate (on average), I reckon it's still the most "effective" mean in various scenario….anyone can share?

  167. Comment by Norsyam

    full of hope…

    actually there is a lot of panel private but you can contact General Hospital Klang..Hospital tengku ampuan Rahimah, contact infertility centre….they serve like private hospital. for my case, I was refering there…it cut almost half price from private price.

  168. Comment by FUllofHope

    Hi Norsyam,
    You mean, you were referred from Hospital Tengku Ampuan Rahimah infertility centre to go to TMC for the IVF? But you are only charged half the cost if compared to going to TMC directly?
    So at Hospital Tengku Ampuan Rahimah only can check our condition, but they cannot perform fertility process?
    I am sure the wait is very anxious for you, be patience & all th best ya :)

  169. Comment by Norsyam

    dear fullofhope…klang GH do all the necessary check up and until the stage of egg retrieval, pass tu private….actualy I’m under Puchong fertility centre…Dr Surinder’s Clinic.but klang GH also have other penal like Selangor Fertility Centre, Hospital Metro Klang and others…try to contact Klang GH.

  170. Comment by Kim

    Dear Sue,
    First of all, thank you so much for setting such a unseful website. It is extremely kind of you to share all this useful information with all the people who are in similar situation.
    I had a look at TCM Fertility Centre but could not find an email address for them (all they have is a telephone number). I would like to send an email to ask them some questions, I was wondering whether you could provide me with their email address? I would like to contact TCM in Kuala Lumpur. Many thanks for your help.
    Kim.

  171. Comment by admin

    Hi Kim,

    I am very pleased you have found the site useful, thank you for your kind comments.

    The email address for all the TMC centres is:

    enquiries@tmcfertility.com

    Best of luck, please do let us know how you get on.

    Sue xx

  172. Comment by Shashan

    Hi, I have done 3 ivf in Singapore. Details as below:

    1. 9 eggs collected. Left 2 for transfer. Failed
    2. 6 eggs collected. Left 2 for transfer. Chemical preg
    3. 15 eggs collected. Left 2 for transfer. Failed.

    Embryologist told me that my eggs are a bit dark, not very good in quality. Doc said that I have premature aging ovaries problem or maybe is genetic problem.

    Anybody can advice about my case? I intend to go for my 4th ivf with another private hospital in Singapore, but can I do my chromosome test in jb TMC? How it work for the test?
    And could I purchase ivf medicine at TMC and do my ivf at Singapore?

  173. Comment by Norsyam

    Hai Admin and All….

    Last Tuesday, 8/2/11, My 2 week wait end….I do urine test and Beta HCG Blood test….Now …I’m a Happy mom to be….Alhamdulillah…thanks to got for this gift….My result is positive and my BHCG is 496 positive….so…next checkup on 22/2/11…not confirm how many baby is in here…..3 or 2 or 1….will update letter….pray for this baby….hopefully delivered on time….october 2011…..

  174. Comment by FUllofHope

    Hi Norsyam,
    Congratulations! I am so happy for you. It takes lots of courage to go through an IVF, that’s why I am still dragging, worrying about drugs effect, impact to babies, low success rate etc etc…It’s always happy to see positive results. Hope these will give me more faith to go for it….VERY VERY happy for you! :)

  175. Comment by Wish++

    Im glad that i am found this website.
    I actually trying to conceive for second kid, however i m yet to get a good result.
    IVF perhaps might helps me on this. But i am not sure about few things about the procedure in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, if anyone knew, kindly please let me know. Highly appreciated.

    1-How long is the duration for 1 ivf program ? what is the step from beginning till put back the embryo back to my body? like. medication till retrieve eggs , frozen. etc.
    2-The successful rate is it highier if put more than one embryo into our body ?
    3- is it risky to have twin at 38 years old ?
    I actually wish to have 3 kids. so either one by one or 2 at one time.

  176. Comment by Norsyam

    hai fullofhope…
    thanks…you can go for it….can I know…you are in which country/state….

  177. Comment by Norsyam

    hai fullofhope…
    thanks…you can go for it…
    can I know…you are in which country/state….

  178. Comment by Nene

    Norsyam,

    I am so happy to hear from your good new!!! Good luck for you.

    I will try my IVF next month. You gave me a very big confidence….:)

    Nene

  179. Comment by pgdseeker

    has anyone undergone pgd for thalassaemia at tmc. what are their success and would like to hear about the experience of some one undergone pgd for thalassaemia at tmc.

  180. Comment by Yan Yee

    I want a baby boy. I have 2 daughters who are 4 yrs old and 6 yrs old. Do you have the sperm separation service in order to make me have a baby boy? how much and how long for the whole process? Is that will guarantee 100% pregnancy with a baby boy?

  181. Comment by ariel

    Norsyam
    Congratulation!

  182. Comment by FUllofHope

    Hi Norsyam,
    I am in Malaysia, in fact, staying not too far from TMC. Very motivated with the positive results from you. Did you go for PGD or just ICSI? I am concern with the success rate of just 30%+ (from what I gather via various forum/ online/ research). Of course, I am also worried about the possible side effect of IVF….and having to plan out how to manage my life….what to tell colleagues, to hide or to tell the truth, the frequent absence from work etc….it’s a whole lot of worries, and I just don’t have the gut to take the first step out…. :( Anything you can share how to get past all these internal struggle/ constraint?

  183. Comment by Nene

    FUllofHope

    Dont think too much. Be brave and go to find your ‘dream’….Dont let yourself to be regret on one fine day! Like me, after thinking deeply, finally I decided to go for IVF next month. I also got a lot of worries. We can take it easy. Need not to worry or explain anything to your colleagues, but must tell the truth to your BOSS :)

    Nene

  184. Comment by norsyam

    ariel, thanks

    fullofhope,

    I only do normal ivf, no ICSI….about the mc, no problem.dr surinder will give u a lot of time to rest….pls make appointment with dr surinder at his clinic first at Puchong Women specialist fertility ctr…this is his no….make appointment..he available only on wednesday…..0380767111. he will maek you pregnant this year…when u see him, than only u beleive on me…he is so kind and helpfull..he can give guarantee up to 60%….depend to individual condition….

  185. Comment by FUllofHope

    Hi Norsyam,
    Wow, 60%! That’s very high!
    Have you met Dr Colin Lee? I heard he is very famous as well, afterall he is the founder of TMC. But I think all these doctors are not hands on, During your IVF, you are dealing with the embrologist/ nurses more so, I presume? Is there a place we can exchange email/ contact so I acn find out a bit more info from you in private? Thanks so much!

  186. Comment by Amit Luthra

    Dear Sir,

    Greetings from our end !!!

    Wish you inquiry about IVF procedure with Genetic Sand Society clinic.

    Let me give brief introduction about me. I’m 29 years individual with already have 4 years daughter. I stay in India. Wish to have one baby boy.

    We just wanted to now about whole procdure & other details which are mentioned below:

    1) What time we have to reach your clinic & how long we have to stay their.
    2) Total pricing for the procedure.
    3) Do you provide Hotel arrangements also along with Medical assistance.
    4) Any information you require in Medical terms before approaching you
    5) Little more brief about Hospical, Doctors & success ratio/stories of treatment

    Hope to get positive reply from your end. We are eager to close it. If you recommend we can visit you in next seven days. I”ll also call you on contact number provided on your website.


    Amit Luthra
    Mobile: 9810666672

  187. Comment by Zahra Batool

    Hi,v r couple age both 37 years from Pakistan
    Our First IVF was successful in 2004 and v were blessed with a son.
    Our second one was not successful in 2010.
    so now need ur help as v want ICSI from Malaysia
    WE cant stay long in Malaysia due to my Husband’s job.
    so how can v go through with minimum time and cost at ur place,thanx bye

  188. Comment by norsyam

    Hai Full of hope….

    add me on my facebook under my name, norsyamzani m zawawi

  189. Comment by ariel

    NORSYAM,
    CAN I ADD U TOO.

  190. Comment by hari kishan sharma

    i want to know what is the actual cost for ivf in indian currency

  191. Comment by Norsyam

    hai all,

    nene, thanks..

    ariel…u can add me….if using other name, pls msg to my inbox.

    just see dr yesterday…now i’m 7 week pregnant….from 3 embryo, only 1 successful…its ok, 1 baby easier to take care..isn’t it?…so, wish me luck….To whom that will do ivf, I SUPPORT U..go for it..think positive….confidence in your god.

  192. Comment by Nene

    This Saturday is my first appointment for IVF …. :P
    Hopefully it is the best beginning for me to have a baby.
    I’ll share with you all about my experience.
    Hope me good luck.

  193. Comment by WaitingBB

    Hi,
    just to update and give credit to Dr Fabian and all at TMC JB.

    Following our disappointments in Oct (see my above post dated 16 Oct 2010), my wife decide to try again in Jan. Two weeks after that, wife went for the blood test and the reading shows 1162 – positive for pregnant!!! Praise the Lord! I can still remember Dr Fabian’s first sentence when we stepped into the room: ” I’ve got GOOD NEWS for you!” and he went on to explain what symptoms to expect from now onwards. Before we left, he even congratulate and said “I’m so happy for you both”. We were really touched by his sincerely. And while we are making payment at the counter, all the staff (embroyist and nurses etc) were all smilling at us continuously. It’s as if they are also happy for us.
    As for my wife and i, we are still slowly recovering from the good news (we’ve been disappointed for so long and so many times that everything seems so ‘unreal’). I have to admit 20% within me is still abit apprenhensive until another 2 week later, we went for the scan. While waiting outside, Dr Fabian specificially called me in and showed me 2 heartbeat on the monitor. That when realise we are gonna have TWINS! Wow! Thank you God! And while my wife was collecting the medicine, the staffs were all smilling and congratulating her for double joy.
    To Dr Fabian and your team at TMC JB, you guys are amazing! It really shows you guys don’t just treat this as a ‘job’ but also share our joys and disappointments with us throughout this journey. We are indeed looking forward to more good news from you in our next check up appointment with you soon. Thanks Dr Fabian and all at TMC JB

  194. Comment by Shashan

    Hi, waiting for bb. Congrats
    May I know what’s yr infertility problem? I have tried 3 ivf all failed. Now would like to seek for 2nd opinion, but not sure TMC able to help me or not….

    Shashan

  195. Comment by Happy mum to be

    Hi waiting bb,
    Just read ur comment, what a FANTASTIC news, i am so happy for u n ur wife. Many CONGRATULATIONS! God is great n fair, HE not only gave what u asked for but to compensate what u n ur wife had gone through, HE gave u TWINS! What an amazing grace!! I really share ur joy n excitement, hope ur wife will have a smooth pregnancy n u will receive ur bundles of joy soon. Keep us updated on her progress ok.
    All the best! :)

  196. Comment by ariel

    norsyam, waiting bb……..

    i am so happy for u all. feels like crying now. Congratulation!

  197. Comment by admin

    Congratulations Norsyam and WaitingBB – that is FANTASTIC news, we are so happy for you.

    All the very very best,
    Sue xxx

  198. Comment by Kate

    Hi

    I am new in KL and are recommende to do a hysteroscopy. Anyone here who have own experience from a good clinic and how much are the cost?

  199. Comment by Syed Qaiser Shah

    Hi I am from pakistan having two daughters to abalance our family i want a boy. I heared about IFV and PGD. Plz let me know about the cost with success rate?

  200. Comment by hari kshan sharma

    i want to know what is the total cost of ivf in indian rupees

  201. Comment by admin

    Hi Hari,

    A good currency converter is http://www.xe.com/ucc/.

    All the best,
    Sue

  202. Comment by Jean

    I’m single, I would like to have my own baby.
    I like to hear from TMC how much and how long it take to get pregnant?

    Thank you.
    Please reply.

  203. Comment by Norsyam

    thanks sue…

    just update my progress…today i’m 10 week pregnant….thanks to god, no morning sickness…hope every thing will be easy for me….

    to all friend that still work on it, pls be strong…dont give up….more u try, success will be very near to you….good luck all….

  204. Comment by ariel

    found this website… great information.

    http://myspecialbaby.wordpress.com/

  205. Comment by CLAUDIO TONI

    HELLO DOCTOR. BRAZILIAN AND I AM A MOTHER OF RENTAL WANTED TO HAVE A CHILD, BECAUSE I AM NOT GAY AND TASTE IN WOMEN. I HAVE 30 YEARS AND HAVE PARENTS THAT GIVE MUCH LOVE TO THIS CHILD ALONG WITH ME
    LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF MAKING THE BELLY WITH RENTAL eggs from a woman SOUTH AFRICA WITH MY SEMEN.
    LIKE TO KNOW THE PRICE AND HOW DOES THE PROCESS.
    OBRIGAGO
    CLAUDIO

  206. Comment by CLAUDIO TONI

    Hello, I am gay, 30 years old, live in Brazil and would like to have a child through a surrogate in Malasia I would like to know the prices, etapapas payment, how many attempts are made, and likely to work to surrogacy. what you sell is a package with three or four attempts or the value is for just one attempt. thanks toni

  207. Comment by Apurva Pandya

    Hello,

    We are planing a 2nd child and we want the baby to be a male child.

    Can we get a treatement for the same?

    How much of tim edoes the treatement take and what would be the cherges / fees for the same.

    Best Regards,
    Apurva Pandya
    +91 9619920044

  208. Comment by Apurva Pandya

    Hello

    I am traveling to Malasiya in October.

    We are planing a 2nd child and for the balance for my family I desire it to be a male child.

    Kindly advice if there are any treatements at your end for the same.

    Best Regards,
    Apurva Pandya
    +91 96199 20044

  209. Comment by CLAUDIO TONI

    HELLO, I AM GAY AND LIKE TO HAVE A CHILD BY ONE IN THE BELLY OF RENT MALAYSIA. WANT TO KNOW WHAT THE VALUE OF TREATMENT AND THE MOTHER OF RENT AND OTHER COSTS., MORO IN BRAZIL
    THANK YOU
    CLAUDIO

  210. Comment by WaitingBB

    Hi all,
    Just to update.
    Last week was like going through hell for both my wife and I….Sadly, everything has ended and we lost the battle….

    As per our last posting, my wife was tested positive with a twins after the embryo transfer at TMC. We are blissfully into our week 20 when suddenly, one of the twins waterbag burst (for no reason at all). Although the twins heart beat are regular and beating normally, the bursted waterbag has cause infection. The blood test shows signs of infection and the doctor recommend immediate abortion, otherwise my wife life will also be at risk. We didn’t believe the doctor (felt doctors can be wrong and hoped for a miracle. We demanded for a blood re-test next morning but by 12am that same night, my wife started having fever as high as 38.7C and pain in the womb. We had no choice but make the painful decision to abort. Immediately, i witness the signing of the authorisation letter and the nurse gave the pills that would kill the babies. If that’snot bad enough, the nurse later asked “Oh, by the way, how do you intend to deal with the fetus?”
    “huh? Deal what?
    ” the body of your babies….. Do you want the hospital to take care of it or you want to settle this on your own?”

    Suddenly, the reality hit us. A few days ago we are just planning what to name our babies, now we may have to plan a funeral?

    Everything was so unbelievable. It’s like a dream turned into a nighmare. I can’t believe this is happening to us.

    The next 3 hours after that was like (as mentioned above) going thru hell. My wife was in such great pain….the way she struggle, tossing and turning in bed uncontrollably. She was even begging me to save her and i was so helpless gripping her by the bed side. I kept calling for the nurse but they kept assuring me everything was normal. At the peak of her pain (about 4am), she scream something has came out. i looked over and saw the fetus…the tiny head and in the reddish body. The stupid nurse was still assuring me everything was normal until i told her the fetus has already came out, then they start to rush into the room. Idiots!
    After cleaning up the bloody mess, the nurse then show me the fetus, “it a girl….ok? …and casually dumped it into a bag and wheel it off. My heart just broke and wept within

    It was peace afterthat till an hour later, the next fetus also ‘flow out’ by herself. This time round less painful. Again the nurse was called to clean up the bloody messy outside as well as inside the womb, otheriwse will cause bleeding.

    The dust settled after that and my wife was discharged the next day. The image of the fetus will continue to hunt us forever as we wept uncontrollably.

    My emotions was like going thru a roller coster…Initially i was sadden to know the baby in the burst waterbag would unlikely to survive but comforted myself the OTHER baby would be safe. I was wrong when i learn not only both babies must die, otherwise wife will be at risk too. Now we are griefted that 2 innocent life has been lost. Although it was no fault of anyone but we do feel very deeply responsible for the 2 innocent lives.

    We had hoped for a miracle but none showed up this time….Don’t understand why my wife had to get pregnant and then losses it 5 months later.

    If only the fetus was into 8 months, both babies might have survived in ICUs.

    If only one of the baby had died of heart failure (instead of burts water bag), the other baby coud have survived.

    There’s so many ‘what-ifs’, so many if-onlys” so many regrets, so many questions, so many things we don’t understand. It’s like floating us up to the clouds and then dropped us….going thru 1 big round for nothing…it’s like a joke.

    Sorry that i posted such negative event here.

  211. Comment by admin

    Waiting BB,

    We are so sorry to hear of your nightmare. The pain, both physical and emotional, must be unbearable. Our thoughts are with you both.

    Love,
    Sue xxxxxxxxxxx

  212. Comment by Happy mum to be

    Hi waiting bb,
    Just read your tragedy and i am crying with you both. It is undoubtly the worst nightmare anyone can go through. I am so sorry that you lost both precious baby but to save your wife’s life is the most important task in situation like this. Hope that your wife will recover slowly physically and emotionally. As for yourself, you have to be strong in order to take care of her. My heart goes out to both of u…take good care!

  213. Comment by Norsyam

    hai waiting bb…
    sorry to hear that…be strong ya….i know it hard
    but also make me feel nervous now….I’m only week 23 now….need to take care also….its a boy…wish me luck ya….

  214. Comment by Parents hope

    I am Dr. Surinder’s patient. Just completed 1st fresh ivf. Is a BFN :-( . Knew the result on 06 June. 1 day after Waiting BB posted the bad news. :-( Will perform Frozen embryo transfer since we still have 2 backup embryos before deciding the next fresh cycle. Was initially thinking to get more advices and information from Waiting BB on what has been done differently the 2nd time and if it was a FET or 2nd fresh ivf.

    Sad to hear about your news – Waiting BB. I had miscarriaged once before during my 1st normal pregnancy and it takes me years to recover with tears (and not fully recover yet). You need to be strong and give your best support to your wife. Life moves on. Other ways to recover faster: Back to work and daily activities, talk to family members. Try not to release your sadness in front of your wife. May best wishes to you.

    Happy mum to be – not sure if you have considered on FET before since after your 1st fail cycle? You have any frozen embryo?

    Norsyam – Were you in bed all the time during the 2wk waiting period? Not even doing any house work? Just wonder how can I increase my success rate the 2nd time. Perhaps you have some good advices. All the best for your pregnancy.

  215. Comment by Happy mum to be

    Hi parents hope,
    No i didn’t do the FET cos miraclely i conceived naturally in January(my failed cycle was in Oct last year). Well it’s definitely God’s gift and we are very thankful n happy of cos. Currently im in my 25 weeks n expected to due in Oct. Oh and it’s a girl! :)
    To those still struggling to get pregnant, there’s still hope even it’s not successfully thru ivf, just keep the FAITH n God will do his job!
    Good luck to all.

  216. Comment by Parents hope

    Happy Mum to Be – Congratulations and all the best to you in your pregnancy.
    Really feel happy for you. Take Care.

    Am may be not as lucky as you. After 5 years of marriage, 1 m/c. With different kind of problems (male and female), really not sure when will we be blessed with the gift :-(

  217. Comment by norsyam

    parent’s hope…
    Just to share with u, after doing embryo trf, I admit 1 day in TMC and next day, I was given 2 week plus another 2 weeks additional for me to rest. For the first 2 week, I just stay home and not doing any house work…Mostly I’m on the bed..I never go out. but, I also have some problem, bleeding, but I call dr surinder and get fast injection and dr definitely do everything he can to help u. I put 3 embryos but only 1 survice…now I already 26week ++…can feel baby moving and kicking…wish u luck…pray to our god…just remember…we are following god’s ways…the right way…our turn will come…I can wait for 13 year…so, I think everyone can do so…

  218. Comment by Fan Nau

    What should we (husband & wife) do before the IVF start? Need to cut off smoking & alcohol?

  219. Comment by BASRUR SADANAND

    Sir,

    I am an Indian male of 51 years age, I have already a daughter of 21 years, I need a son for continuing my family, my wife is 47 years of age, we both need a Son (A Male child in our family very badly!!) is this possible through your IVF Center in Malaysia?

    You may also be wondering as to why am I choosing to come to Malaysia instead of in India, well the answer is quite simple, India does have IVF Centers, but the main problem in India is it prohibits legally to acquire male or female child as such, in the past there has been some incidences where people aborted child in relation to its sex, this is the chief reason why I want to come to Malaysia and get myself a male child delivered through IVF.

    Please tell me whether this is possible or not at the earliest so that we can prepare ourselves to come to Malaysia to get a son through IVF.

    I personally expeact to acquire a positive reply from your side soon, please send me a positive reply to my personal email, which is bs21828@gmail.com as soon as possible.

    Thanks and awaiting for your earliest reply soon, I remain,

    Sincerely,
    S. K. Basrur
    Mumbai, India.

  220. Comment by mery

    i want have baby . in this case .can rent warm.surrogasi.let me know.thank

  221. Comment by Chioh

    Hi all…I maried for 3 years…age 32 years old now…in yr 2007 & 2011 im pregnancy but baby fail down. I did IUI twice and IVF both failed at Mahkota. now im looking to others doctors to help me. before tat, we are considering to try it one more time in TMC dr Colin Lee to help us, recent dr Colin Lee has Exit TMC, he Set-Up New Fertility Center.
    Can somebody advise me whether trying in TMC KL or Others.Which fertility centre is having more experiences in Malaysia? i’m stay at Muar johor. Thank you!

  222. Comment by uma

    I am married with 2 daughters age 3 & 6months. Now, we want a definite baby boy. Could I do a gender selection in your centre? My husband age is 31 n mine 30 is. Questions: what is the possibilities of having baby boy? What is the cost? What are the preparation? am visiting malayasia in may plz help me

  223. Comment by GOH SIEW YING

    I am a Master student just graduate from University of Malaya would like to apply a job as embryologist in your hospital. If your company interested to hire me, please inform or contact me through my email: carol040485@hotmail.com or h/p no.: 012-6438238. Thanks and have a nice day.

  224. Comment by Miracle

    Hi everyone,

    I just did my first cycle of IVF in SJMC.

    12/9 – Puregon injection for 8 days
    21/9 – Menopur injection for 1 day
    23/9 – Eggs Retrival ( 8 egss retrived, 5 fertilized )
    26/9 – Embryo Transfer ( 3 embryos )
    10/10 – Blood & Urine Test ( Positive )

    I am having some spotting after the positive result. Will be going for scan next monday (17/10), Hopefully, everything will be ok. Wish me luck!!

  225. Comment by admin

    Best of luck Miracle, we have our fingers crossed for you.

    Sue xx

  226. Comment by WishUponTheStar

    Hi Miracle, Best of Luck to u!! Wishing u happy mum to be!!

  227. Comment by Miracle

    Hi Sue & WishUponThe Star,

    Thank you very much…

  228. Comment by Stephanie

    I can get pregnant easily, but if I want to get pregnant with twins and selected gender, what is the costs?

  229. Nowadays many people believe is really hard to obtain pregnant over 30 and also more so you if you’re over 40. The fact is we hear all the time on the TV and within the news about ladies in their 50′s as well as later that have a infant and you have to ask oneself, how are they doing that? The truth from the matter is it is not hard as you have been led to believe and taking a handful of simple steps and looking after yourself you may get pregnant over 40 as well.

  230. Comment by KeepTrying

    Hi everyone!!at last got place to express my ivf journey…happy to know others experience here…happy or sad ending..thats whats life all about…im now 37, married for 3 years with no child.Early this year,i’ve been seriously thinking of having a child,went to see gyne and did the HSG.It was confirmed that my tube was blocked!!Without losing hope,i try IUI at the government hospital in Serdang.Was given I week leave…unluckily, the result was negative!Im sure what was actually the reason as i decided to procede with IVF.Yess…final decision though we are financally tight…After a minor surgery to remove the polyps,i at last started my ivf last month.Now,im at the stage of monitoring the eggs and still on the puregon and orgalutran injections.tomorrow will be another scan before the eggs retrieval stage…Really hope everything will be fine.After reading some of the stories here,i feel so scared..sad..and mix feeling…pls pray for me…tq.

  231. Comment by ganesh

    i live in India an married for 8 years with two daughters and now we need a baby boy is it possible at your center if es what would be cost and time we have to be there please mail me

  232. Comment by jonny collins

    i want to do ivf money back guranted more detels

  233. Comment by jonny collins

    you have money back gurented service reply me jonnyc168@gmail.com

  234. Comment by admin

    Hi KeepTrying,

    I hope your treatment has gone well, we have had our fingers crossed for you.

    All the very very best,
    Sue xx

  235. Comment by jonny collins

    you have in india ivf money back guerenteed reply me

  236. Comment by claudio

    hello ‘, I am 31 years old, I’m gay, healthy, fertile and would like to have a child through surrogacy, with a surrogate mother can be the woman’s own eggs or d eoutra woman, I would like to know the procedures, fees and ealizam you this.
    I live in South America, how many times do I have to go to Malaysia, the rate of success, the reputation of this hospital, the guarantees.
    thank you
    Claudio

  237. Comment by karen

    hi, i’m 36 now, i hv 3 child aredi but all gal, so i hope to getting a baby boy,
    wat can i do? can try IUI?

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