https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:50:45 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ivf-vacationanybody-done-it-or-looked-into-it#post-816131 Wed, 29 May 2013 16:34:16 +0000 AbbyCadabby 816131@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've never heard of micro or mini IVF and it sounds like it would be awesome but it looks like the clinic I go to will only do it for women under 37. I'll do a little more research on other clinics in the area but it seems that I may not be eligible for that procedure due to my age. Ugh. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ivf-vacationanybody-done-it-or-looked-into-it#post-816086 Wed, 29 May 2013 16:19:16 +0000 blackbird 816086@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It kind of sounds awesome!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ivf-vacationanybody-done-it-or-looked-into-it#post-816047 Wed, 29 May 2013 16:05:18 +0000 spaniellove 816047@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Here's an example of what mini-IVF can cost (the IVF and bloodwork/ultrasound are billed separately):<br /> <a href="http://ccivf.com/index.php?option=com_content&#038;view=article&#038;id=35&#038;Itemid=11" rel="nofollow">http://ccivf.com/index.php?option=com_content&#038;view=article&#038;id=35&#038;Itemid=11</a><br /> I think they give you the option of doing your monitoring at your local clinic and coming in for ET/ER. </p> <p>This is on the low end of the pricing scale...I know there are also clinics that charge $10k for the same thing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ivf-vacationanybody-done-it-or-looked-into-it#post-815821 Wed, 29 May 2013 14:54:14 +0000 swedishfish 815821@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MerryC: I agree. I'd rather be closer to home just in case of complications. I'd look into what @spaniellove suggested: mini or micro IVF. Here is the link to my clinic's micro IVF program just for a little background: <a href="http://longislandivf.com/micro_ivf.cfm" rel="nofollow">http://longislandivf.com/micro_ivf.cfm</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ivf-vacationanybody-done-it-or-looked-into-it#post-815816 Wed, 29 May 2013 14:51:44 +0000 AbbyCadabby 815816@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>After some googling, it seems like a really interesting option. The main problem is that it looks like we would need to be there for anywhere from 14-21 days, which is more vacation time than my husband has. I think we'll definitely have to look into it more to see if it's feasible for us. Thanks for all the feedback so far! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ivf-vacationanybody-done-it-or-looked-into-it#post-815815 Wed, 29 May 2013 14:51:31 +0000 twinmama 815815@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would be scared of complications and being far away from home, and nervous about the quality and security of the embryology labs. Having been through IVF, I would rather take out loans and be at home :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ivf-vacationanybody-done-it-or-looked-into-it#post-815750 Wed, 29 May 2013 14:27:40 +0000 Mrs Green Grass 815750@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Look at the blog Unruffled Lanie. She had her trip all booked then magically got pregnant (no money back but who cares?) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ivf-vacationanybody-done-it-or-looked-into-it#post-815677 Wed, 29 May 2013 13:59:59 +0000 wheres_c 815677@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A family member went to Peru for IVF! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ivf-vacationanybody-done-it-or-looked-into-it#post-815627 Wed, 29 May 2013 13:44:53 +0000 spaniellove 815627@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@tequiero21: It's not a great value for most people since you don't produce as many follicles - generally you only stim with Clomid and a tiny amount of Menopur. I think they mostly only recommend it for low responders (who don't get much from high doses anyway but get better quality from lower doses of stims) and those at risk for OHSS. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ivf-vacationanybody-done-it-or-looked-into-it#post-815579 Wed, 29 May 2013 13:32:17 +0000 tequiero21 815579@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@spaniellove: i'm not 100% sure, but I heard it was only a couple hundred dollars(?!?!) but I guess the flight in itself is like $1000....</p> <p>I've never even heard of mini-ivf until you mentioned it! that's annoying because why don't they recommend that to everyone? u know? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ivf-vacationanybody-done-it-or-looked-into-it#post-815494 Wed, 29 May 2013 13:07:39 +0000 Mrsbells 815494@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have never heard of it, but good luck!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ivf-vacationanybody-done-it-or-looked-into-it#post-815405 Wed, 29 May 2013 12:42:23 +0000 MrsLilybugg 815405@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I"ve never heard of this but seems like a good solution! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ivf-vacationanybody-done-it-or-looked-into-it#post-815327 Wed, 29 May 2013 12:18:47 +0000 spaniellove 815327@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@tequiero21: I've heard the stims are much milder there...which might make it like mini-IVF? In which case it might be worth looking into mini-IVF in the US since some clinics do it for &lt;$5k. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ivf-vacationanybody-done-it-or-looked-into-it#post-815320 Wed, 29 May 2013 12:17:44 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 815320@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This is so interesting! I have never heard of it before. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ivf-vacationanybody-done-it-or-looked-into-it#post-815318 Wed, 29 May 2013 12:17:35 +0000 KT326 815318@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not sure if you have been to the Inspire.com forums. They have an infertility forum and one of the subjects is seeking treatments outside the US - </p> <p><a href="http://www.inspire.com/groups/finding-a-resolution-for-infertility/topics/seeking-treatment-outside-the-us/" rel="nofollow">http://www.inspire.com/groups/finding-a-resolution-for-infertility/topics/seeking-treatment-outside-the-us/</a></p> <p>This might answer some of the questions you have. I know the Czech Republic is a popular destination. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ivf-vacationanybody-done-it-or-looked-into-it#post-815310 Wed, 29 May 2013 12:15:18 +0000 sea_bass 815310@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@AbbyCadabby: I'm in the UK and know of a lot of people who have gone to Europe to do it. They've used reputable clinics and the cost is much lower. Close friends of mine went to Prague I believe. Best of luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ivf-vacationanybody-done-it-or-looked-into-it#post-815243 Wed, 29 May 2013 11:45:11 +0000 tequiero21 815243@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've actually heard people go to Korea to do it and its so much cheaper. Good luck!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ivf-vacationanybody-done-it-or-looked-into-it#post-815240 Wed, 29 May 2013 11:42:59 +0000 AbbyCadabby 815240@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>After trying to recover emotionally and physically from my miscarriage a few months ago, my husband and I are ready to get back on the fertility treatment wagon. I'm really reluctant to do another IUI, especially since the doctor said that at my age (I'll be 40 in August), the odds aren't great. We really just want to move on to IVF but can't afford it since our insurance pays for absolutely NOTHING. </p> <p>I recently heard about these IVF vacations - you can go to another country where the cost is significantly lower than in the US. (Here's just one example: <a href="http://ivfvacationcenter.com" rel="nofollow">http://ivfvacationcenter.com</a> ) At first the idea sounded a little crazy and risky but now I'm wondering about it. Does anybody have any experience with this? Good or bad? Or looked into it and made a decision to not to do it for any reason? The fact that IVF costs around $10,000 (and up!) in the US is so frustrating and makes it so out of reach for so many people. I'd love to hear everybody's thoughts on this! </p>