Fertility treatments and the cost to conceive

tags: donor egg, IUI, IVF, infertility, fertility, sperm

According to the Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) 2002 National Survey on Family Growth, 1.2 million of the estimated 62 million women in their reproductive years – that’s two percent – have had infertility-related medical appointments; 10% have received infertility services.

The American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) reports that most infertility cases – 85%-90%, in fact – are treated with conventional medical therapies (medication or surgery.) But for some, in vitro fertilization and other Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART) are needed to try and conceive.

Intrauterine insemination (IUI)

How does it work: Intrauterine insemination, also known as artificial insemination, involves a woman being injected with washed and treated sperm from her husband or a donor during ovulation. During this time, she must also take fertility drugs to stimulate egg production. Couples may try IUI if there is a problem with low sperm count or mobility, or another unexplained infertility condition.

How much does it cost? Costs associated with IUI’s vary, as with other procedures, and are dependent on how many cycles a woman goes through and whether the sperm is donated, as well as additional costs associated with medication, ultrasounds and monitoring. Ranges for IUI cycles can be anywhere from the mid $300′s to the $1000′s, and, as with all infertility treatments, eligibility for insurance coverage depends on where you live, the clinic you are visiting and your insurance carrier.

In Recognition Of 30 Years Of IVF

tags: chinese medicine, ivf, infertility, fertility, invitro

This year’s National Infertility Day (NID) conference recognises 30 years of IVF by welcoming as our opening speaker Professor Robert Edwards, who alongside his late colleague Sir Patrick Steptoe was one of the pioneers of IVF. In addition we are delighted to also welcome Professor Andre Van Steirteghem, the pioneer of intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) which gave the chance of a child to those affected by male infertility.

The conference will take place on 19th July 2008 at The New Connaught Rooms in central London.

We have the most distinguished list of more than 30 other speakers delivering talks on subjects ranging from medical areas such as donor issues, male and female infertility and new developments including in vitro maturation and the issue of single embryo transfer. We will also cover related topics including nutrition, Chinese medicine, adoption, surrogacy and much more. There will also be a session looking at what to do if treatment fails.