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		<title>IVF Cost at IVFHK &#8211; ART Unit, Hong Kong</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[When I sent my letter requesting the IVF cost, IVF success rates and IVF procedure at IVFHK &#8211; ART Unit in Hong Kong I received an acknowledgement the next day and the full reply shown below nine days later. I have added the costs in US$ in red. My questions have all been addressed directly [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When I sent <a href="http://www.ivfcost.net/ivf-cost/letter-requesting-ivf-cost-ivf-success-rate-and-other-information" target="_blank" title="IVF Cost Letter">my letter</a> requesting the <strong>IVF cost</strong>, <strong>IVF success rates</strong> and <strong>IVF procedure</strong> at IVFHK &#8211; ART Unit in <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Hong Kong</span> I received an acknowledgement the next day and the full reply shown below nine days later.</p>
<p>I have added the costs in US$ in <span style="color: #ff0000;">red</span>. My questions have all been addressed directly and the basic cost does include the standard drug package. Their website can be found <a href="http://www.ivfhk.com/" target="_blank" title="IVFHK, Hong Kong">here </a>and has some good information on it.</p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif; color: #000080;">Thanks for your e-mail. Hope the following information could help you.<br /><span style="color: #0000ff;"> 1. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;What is the current success rate for your clinic? (preferably by age<br /> as I know that the success rate will be much lower for somebody of my age)</span><br /> The pregnancy rate after IVF is about 30% per cycle with a cumulative success<br /> rate of 60% after 3-6 treatment cycles. The success rate is subject to variable<br /> factors and reduces significantly with increasing female age.<br /><span style="color: #0000ff;"> 2. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;How many cycles do you perform per year at the clinic?</span><br /> Not figure could be provided here.<br /><span style="color: #0000ff;"> 3. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;What is the maximum age that you treat?</span><br /> No Limitation. However, patients have to consult doctor before the treatment<br /> starts.<br /><span style="color: #0000ff;"> 4. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Are there any fertility conditions that you will not treat?</span><br /> Please consult your doctor.<br /><span style="color: #0000ff;"> 5. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;What is your embryo transfer policy? How many embryos will you replace</span><br /><span style="color: #0000ff;"> at one time?</span><br /> Usually 2 embryos at one time.<br /><span style="color: #0000ff;"> 6. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;What is the basic cost of the IVF treatment?</span><br /> HK$40,000-HK$50,000 <span style="color: #ff0000;">(approx. US$5,155 &#8211; US$6,445)</span><br /><span style="color: #0000ff;"> 7. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;What additional costs would / could be incurred?</span><br /> The cost (HK$40,000-50,000) only includes the standard drug package. &nbsp;If you<br /> wish to use expensive drugs like Gonal F, Puregon or Luveris etc, you are<br /> required to pay for the differences in cost between these drugs and the usual<br /> drugs we use for your stimulation. Also, HK$1,000 <span style="color: #ff0000;">(approx. US$130)</span> will be charged for first<br /> doctor consultation.<br /><span style="color: #0000ff;"> 8. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;What happens to the costs if the cycle has to be abandoned?</span><br /> The cost will be paid by interval but the cost of drug package could not be<br /> refunded once the treatment starts.<br /><span style="color: #0000ff;"> 9. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;How long would I need to be in Hong Kong for?</span><br /> The couple have to come to HK for one visit to get first consultation from<br /> doctor and set everything up. This should only take one day.<br /> For IVF treatment cycle, we would need to have the wife here for around two<br /> weeks and the husband would be welcome all this time but only really needed on<br /> the day of egg collection.<br /><span style="color: #0000ff;"> 10. &nbsp; &nbsp; Who deals with the logistics of flights and accommodation?</span><br /> Patients should arrange their own flights and accommodation but our staff are<br /> happy to assist for reservation of the nearby hotels.<br /><span style="color: #0000ff;"> 11. &nbsp; &nbsp; How is the pre-treatment carried out?</span><br /> Inform our nurses on (852) 2632 3148 when your period comes. The nurses will<br /> call you back to arrange for a blood test on period day 2/3 and give you the<br /> date to come for the IVF talk, treatment explanation and counseling and signing<br /> of consent forms.<br /><span style="color: #0000ff;"> 12. &nbsp; &nbsp; How do I get medication?</span><br /> You will take the oral contraceptive pills and use the nasal spray as<br /> instructed. Then, you have to come to our unit for blood-taking and ultrasound.<br /> If your ultrasound result is normal, you will begin the injections to stimulate<br /> the eggs to grow. The injections are needed every day. You could also choose to<br /> do the injections at our clinic or by auto-injection. Usually 10-14 days of<br /> injections are needed before eggs are ready to be collected.<br /><span style="color: #0000ff;"> 13. &nbsp; &nbsp; How will I be monitored?</span><br /><span style="color: #0000ff;"> 14. &nbsp; &nbsp; How will I know that I am not being under / over stimulated?</span><br /> Q13-14<br /> You will have ultrasound and blood tests to check on satisfactory response of<br /> the ovaries to the medication.<br /><span style="color: #0000ff;"> 15. &nbsp; &nbsp; If I have a problem whilst in the UK who would I go to?</span><br /> If you have any general enquiries, please feel free to contact us on (852) 2632<br /> 1455 or via e-mail: <a href="mailto:ivfhk@med.cuhk.edu.hk">ivfhk@med.cuhk.edu.hk</a> For appointment booking, please call<br /> Ms June Cheung on (852) 2632 2810 or via e-mail: <a href="mailto:junecheung@cuhk.edu.hk">junecheung@cuhk.edu.hk</a>. If you<br /> have any questions about medication, please contact our nurses on (852) 2632<br /> 3148.<br /><span style="color: #0000ff;"> 16. &nbsp; &nbsp; Is the clinic registered with any regulatory body?</span><br /> Under the new law in Hong Kong, all service providers should be pursuant to the<br /> license granted by the Council on Human Reproductive Technology. Besides, our<br /> unit were awarded ISO 9001:2000 certification on 28 June 2005, and we are the<br /> first standalone Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) / IVF Unit in Hong Kong<br /> or China to have been so certified.</p>
<p> If you require any furtherinformation, please visit our website: <a href="http://www.ivfhk.com/" target="_blank">www.ivfhk.com</a></p>
<p> Assisted Reproductive Technology Unit (IVFHK)<br /> The Chinese University of Hong Kong /<br /> The Prince of Wales Hospital</span></p>
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