IVF Cost at the Nairobi IVF Centre, Kenya – great information!

admin — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 11:42:30 +0000

The following reply to my letter requesting information on IVF cost, IVF success rates and the IVF procedure was received from Nairobi IVF Centre in Kenya the day after I made the request.

This is a great response, Mr Olegs Tucs has answered all of my questions directly – I have added the approximate US$ values in red, he had already converted them to Euros for me. The success rates for my age group appear very good, although as I have mentioned elsewhere on this blog it is very difficult to compare there.

Overall I think this is a great response and Mr Tucs will certainly be going on my shortlist. The full contact details for the clinic are:

The Nairobi IVF Centre Limited

LandMark Plaza, Mezzanine floor
Argwings Kordhek Road
P.O. Box 29748 00202
Nairobi
Kenya
Tel/Fax 254 20 2731978/82
e-mail:
NairobiIVF@gmail.com
noreh@africaonline.co.ke

If you check out the website there is a full list of costs, their current success rates and a very useful dictionary of infertility for people like myself who are not too well clued up on all of the jargon! I have contacted Mr. Olegs Tucs on a number of occassions and he is VERY approachable and willing to answer all questions.

Here’s Mr. Olegs Tucs reply:

Thank You a lot for the interest in our services.
Please see answers below:

> What is the current success rate for your clinic? (preferably by age as I know that the success rate will be much lower for somebody of my age)

Success rate for the first 6 months of 2008 is 41% of clinical pregnancies per cycle started. For the age group over 40 we have much lower success rate of 23 %, for egg donation programm the overall success rate is 56 %. Now we are going to publish our results in East Africa Medical Journal, so hopefully in short time the most detailed information will be available.

> How many cycles do you perform per year at the clinic?

An average of 140 IVF/ICSI cycles per year

> What is the maximum age that you treat?

We do not have an age limit for IVF with donor eggs, in case of own eggs we do not do the treatment if FSH level on menstrual cycle Day 2-3 is higher than 17 mUI/ml. So we actually do not look at the age but at ovarian reserve as such.

> Are there any fertility conditions that you will not treat?

We are unable to do sex selection and PGD. Otherwise we try to find suitable solution for every case.

> What is your embryo transfer policy? How many embryos will you replace at one time?

We prefer to transfer no more than 2 embryos, but final decision is base on embryo quality and patients medical history.

> What is the basic cost of the IVF treatment?

The basic cost is KSHS 300,000 (appr. EUR 3000) (approx. US$4,100) incl. medications.

> What additional costs would / could be incurred?

ICSI (microinjection) if necessary – 20,000 KSHS (EUR 200) (approx. US$275), first consultation KSHS 2000 (approx. US$28), sperm analysis if not done elsewhere in 6 months before the treatment, KSHS 2000 (approx US$28). Health screen and hormonal profiling if not done elsewhere in 6 months before the treatment, KSHS 30,000. (approx. US$410) I can provide more information what tests are necessary if You need so.

> What happens to the costs if the cycle has to be abandoned?

In such a case You have to pay only for what have been done. Price breakdown will be given in details. If the first cycle fails we offer second attempt at KSHS 250,000. (approx. US$3,430)

> How long would I need to be in Kenya for?

Ideally for the whole duration of treatment – it is ca. 3 weeks if You have a regular cycle. You can also do ovarian stimulation locally under supervision of local specialist and come for actual procedure only. Stay time will not exceed one week then and You will have to pay about half-price- that is laboratory expences.

> Who deals with the logistics of flights and accommodation?

We can arrange both flight and accommodation incl. airport transfer if necessary. Or we may give You hotel details and You can arrange the accommodation on Your own.

> How is the pre-treatment carried out?

First we need some information about Your medical history, please see the application form attached. Based on information we have the treatment schedule will be set up.

> How do I get medication?

Normally You will get medications on Your first visit to us. Alternatively we can give You the list of medications necessary so You can get those at Your location.

> How will I be monitored?

Several ( at least 2) ultrasound check ups are necessary during stimulation and we do it locally at the Clinic.

> How will I know that I am not being under / over stimulated?

On the first scan ovarian response is determined as number and size of follicles growing and we will follow You up every two days to keep the stimulation under control.

> If I have a problem whilst in the UK who would I go to?

It depends where in UK You live. We have specialists in London, but elsewhere You may need to find out who is experienced IVF specialist in Your area.

> Is the clinic registered with any regulatory body?

So far there are no appropriate regulatory bodies for IVF in Kenya so we are registered as private gynecological clinic at the medical board.

Hope I have provided at least some information You need and You are welcome to ask more questions if by chance something is missing. In Your case FSH blood level is the most important criteria for us to decide if we can do IVF.

Kind regards,
MD Mr. Olegs Tucs
The Nairobi IVF Center Ltd.
www.nairobiivf.com

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