Cost Of Infertility Treatment In India
By Carol Andrews
Couples desperate to have a baby will go to great lengths to conceive and give birth to their precious offspring. Unfortunately, treatment is expensive, and many families aren't able to come up with the money to pay for each of the methods they may wish to try in an attempt to have a baby. Some families will take out second or third mortgages on their homes to finance treatment, max out their credit cards and borrow from friends and family- while others seek treatment in India!
Why India? Compared to the United States, United Kingdom and Australia, the most popular form of treatment- in vitro fertilization, is much less expensive in India. The quality of the treatment is just as good, and results in the same success rate percentages, but the doctors charge much less. In addition, the US and Australian dollar, as well as the UK pound are equivalent to 35-75 RS (the Indian currency), and the money will go further and pay for more treatment.
For example, an initial consultation for treatment in India is between 500 and 1000 Rs. That is the equivalent of $10 US and $12.91 AUD. In vitro fertilization in India is billed at 50000 to 90000 Rs, which is the equivalent of $2500 US and $3227.89 AUD. If you were to receive a consultation in the US, the average price is about $315, while one cycle of in
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vitro fertilization can run over $6,000.
Deciding whether or not you want to receive treatment in another country is a big decision and can only be made by you and your partner. If cost is a concern, you may want to research the options in India and see if you can receive treatment there that is more affordable. When you finally have your precious baby, you want to make sure you have enough money to take care of him or her, so cost is a major part of the treatment decision.