Mini IVF AbroadMini IVF Package in Mexico: Approximately $ 3,000 USD Mini IVF or minimum stimulation IVF is a breakthrough concept in assisted reproductive technology. One of the reasons for its increasing popularity is, that it comes very close to nature's way of helping a woman get pregnant. Mini IVF abroad is much cheaper than what it is in the USA and is practiced by our partner fertility clinic in Mexico.
The principal idea of mini IVF treatment is to not over-stimulate the body
to produce many average-quality eggs, but, to mildly stimulate the ovaries
and come up with a few, high-quality eggs. This is what the human body naturally
does, that is, with one mature egg discharged every month, the woman's body
also produces a few more equally good eggs that are ready to be fertilized.
Minimum stimulation IVF prods the body to do this more efficiently, but with
minimum hormonal medicines. Though many couples/persons suffering from infertility or other reproduction-related
problems like blocked fallopian tubes, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) do
resort to standard IVF or hyper-stimulation IVF, not everyone is comfortable
with the idea of being injected with so much medication. Nor can everyone
afford the high cost of the standard IVF. Mini IVF procedure
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Standard IVF |
Mini IVF |
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| Procedure | Daily hormonal (gonadotropin) injections from day 3 of the menstrual cycle are given to stimulate the ovaries to produce many mature follicles. The injections are given for a period of 10 days. | Only a mild dose of Clomid has to be taken with low booster doses of gonadotropin towards the end of the IVF cycle. (Hence, it is also known as clomid stimulation-only IVF.) |
| Comfort | The fertility medication can be very expensive and its after-effects may be uncomfortable or even painful, causing what is known as the ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome. Side-effects of conventional IVF drugs may include a feeling of bloatedness, nausea, abdominal pain, and slight weight gain. | Negligible discomfort, thanks to very low doses of Clomid. |
| Cost | About $15,000 in the US. | About $5,500 in the US. And about $3,000 in Mexico. |
| Success Rate | 40% on an average | 28% on an average |
Advantages/Benefits of Mini IVF
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Gentle stimulation IVF, aims to produce fewer but high-quality eggs. Consequently, the number of embryo transfers is also lower, compared to hyper-stimulation IVF. .As a result, the risk of multiple births, so common with standard IVF, is reduced greatly.
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Mini IVF is definitely much cheaper than standard IVF. Hence, even if there are failures, going in for another attempt doesn't necessarily strain your finances. It is also very attractive to couples/persons with limited or no fertility insurance, because of the effective cost savings.
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It has fewer side effects, as only low doses of clomid are administered.
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It is a lot more convenient for the patient, as clomid is taken orally. Painful injections need not be borne.
Disadvantages of Mini IVF
Because of the lower number of eggs, the success rates of mini IVF can be
affected, especially when tried on older women or those who have low ovarian
reserve. But, such women may have similar outcomes even with standard IVF.
Increased gonadotropin stimulation does
not improve IVF outcomes in patients with predicted poor ovarian reserve.
Hence, they would still be at an advantage if they used mini IVF because of
the low cost and simplicity of the method.
Mexico fertility experts, from Medical Tourism Corporation's network, have
the required expertise in the mini IVF procedure, and have been practicing
it with good results for a considerable period of time. A large part of their
clientele is from the U.S. and U.K. These overseas fertility doctors are accessible,
friendly, and will discuss what ART options are best suited for you, depending
on your budget and your expectations, even before starting you onto a particular
type of fertility treatment.
Deciding between Standard & Mini IVF
Choosing between standard and mini IVF is really more of a personal decision. Some of the factors to consider while making your decision are:
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In most cases, mini IVF success rates are about 28% in comparison to about 40% in standard IVF.
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Fertility doctors may recommend mini IVF over standard IVF - for older women, women who have had a past history of failure with standard IVF, very young women with cystic ovaries, and women prone to ovarian hyper-stimulation syndrome from IVF drugs.
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The overseas trip for mini IVF is shorter in most cases. You would have to go to the fertility center for about 7 days, whereas it's about 14 days for the standard IVF.
- In case of failed standard IVF, the wait time is about two months between cycles, but if mini IVF fails, you can immediately begin, the next month.
Natural Cycle IVF vs. Minimal Simulation IVF
In natural cycle IVF, no fertility drugs or very few fertility drugs are
given. This is beneficial to women who do not tolerate fertility drugs well
or couples who are on a strict budget. The idea behind natural cycle IVF or
NIVF or NC-IVF is pretty similar to that of minimum stimulation IVF, except
that in the case of the former, we go a step further towards the natural ways
of conception. Though natural IVF has several advantages like being low cost,
low-risk (no multiple births), and patient-friendly, its biggest drawback
is that its success rate is significantly low: between
6-7%.
Fertility Resources:
Mini IVF expert Mexico Dr Alejandro Chavez Badiola: Trained in the UK, Dr Badiola runs his own fertility clinic in Guadalajara, Mexico, where mini IVF is offered.
India fertility expert Dr Gautam Allahbadia: Video interview with Dr Allahbadia where he talks about the different services like IVF and surrogacy offered by his fertility clinic in India.
Low cost Surrogacy in India: Surrogacy in India is safe, cheap, and rewarding. Read more on how to go about it.
IVF cost abroad: This page contains quotes for IVF and related costs in India, Mexico, and Turkey.
Donor egg IVF in India: This page contains information related to the egg donation process in India, the costs involved, and other relevant information you should have.Medical Tourism Corporation facilitates affordable mini IVF at various
world-class medical tourism destinations. Fill out the free estimate request
form for a free quote & more information.
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