5 crucial things to know before having fertility treatment like IVF abroad
- emmahaslam05
- Feb 16, 2024
- 4 min read
Updated: Nov 13
Why understanding the process matters and how to plan with clarity and confidence.
Thinking about IVF or donor treatment abroad? Here are the five crucial areas you need to understand before starting and how this expert guidance helps you do it safely and confidently.
If you're struggling to conceive and on the path to parenthood, looking to have a baby and are considering, planning or about to have fertility treatment like IVF, ICSI, Egg Donation, Sperm donation, Embryo donation treatment in Europe and in places like Spain, Greece, Portugal and Czech Republic then you're in the right place.
I'm Emma Haslam and since the birth of our son in 2018, I have made it my mission to make fertility treatment more transparent, accessible, supported and affordable. I now help people around the world just like you to find a safe, best fit clinic and navigate fertility treatment in Europe. And since 2019 I have helped over 200 people around the world to make informed decisions that are right for them and to have fertility treatment in Europe and achieve their dreams of starting or expanding their families.
Understanding Fertility Treatment Abroad: 5 Crucial Steps You Must Understand
1. Understand the process of having IVF and other fertility treatments abroad
Understanding the specifics of how having your chosen fertility treatment abroad might work ahead of time is paramount. Consider factors such as the duration of your stay abroad and what your options for this, along with where you can go to get your initial monitoring and tests, like fertility bloodwork, semen analyses and ultrasounds for your consultations and treatment like IVF, Egg donation and IUI and where to get your medication. Knowing the process helps you make informed decisions and avoid unnecessary challenges or regrets later on.
If you need help to get your medication, I can introduce you to a specialist online fertility pharmacist who may be able to help, and with one email, can give you a no obligation quote from your prescription and delivery is to most places worldwide.
2. Choose Your Destination Wisely
Before diving into clinic research, prioritise choosing a destination first. Ensure it's easily accessible, legally allows your treatment for someone in your circumstances and aligns with your ethical and safety concerns. Factor in political stability, travel expenses, and available accommodation. Starting with your destination first also helps you to narrow down clinic options, making the selection process more manageable and less overwhelming when thinking about how to find the best fertility clinic abroad. If having donor conception like donor egg and/or donor sperm treatment then make sure you understand how this works and that you are happy with the way it works in the countries you are interested in having your treatment in.
3. Clinic Selection and Questions
Once you've chosen a destination or destinations then you can focus on clinic selection. It is crucial that you get the right fertility clinic for your medical needs, personality and budget and that they have the right experience, safety record and operate ethically. If having donor conception like donor egg and/or donor sperm treatment then make sure you understand how this works in the clinics you are interested in having your treatment in terms of their recruitment, screening and selection processes and whether they align with your requirements.
4. Plan for Treatment - Fertility tests, Monitoring, Medication and Travel
Plan ahead of time and think about where you can access baseline tests for your consultations and treatment, plus where you will get your medication from and where you will go for your monitoring if you are starting the process in your home country before flying abroad for your fertility treatment. This proactive approach ensures a smoother treatment experience without last-minute surprises or uncertainties and reduces the stress and overwhelm you may otherwise face when having your fertility treatment abroad.
My Your IVF abroad planner and journal to document your research and fertility treatment abroad journey, it will also give you hints and tips about having treatment abroad to help you as you go. You can journal your thoughts and feelings along the way and it will give you a place to reflect back following your fertility treatment.
5. Logistics and Aftercare
Delve into thinking about the logistics of your treatment journey and how things might work and when. Consider when to start, how long you'll be away, what steps you need to take and what support you might need along the way and what to do post-treatment. Create a plan for aftercare support too, for either a positive or negative pregnancy test. Thinking through these aspects in advance ensures you can be really organised and planned, and you can reduce any risk of last-minute surprises, so you can move through the process feeling calm and in control.
After treatment has finished, you will understand the care that needs to be put in place depending on the outcome of your IVF or other fertility treatment, and you will be able to put a plan in place around how to look after yourself through the process.
If you want to learn more about having fertility treatment abroad, including the highlights and watchouts too, then you can watch my free training that I put together, so that things can be easier for you.
Want to learn more about going abroad for fertility treatment?
Watch this free masterclass: yourivfabroad.co.uk/freemasterclass
Access my Conceive Abroad Course. A step-by-step and comprehensive course for people globally on their fertility treatment journey who want to fully understand the process of IVF Abroad, know the steps it takes and feel confident about doing it themselves.
Or take my free quiz: yourivfabroad.co.uk/quiz
Still undecided if going abroad is right for you? Book a 121 Pick My Brain call: yourivfabroad.co.uk/pick-my-brain
Services - to find out more about my services visit: yourivfabroad.co.uk/services
FREE 15 minute video call - ready to take the next step and want to discuss the services Emma offers: calendly.com/yourivfabroad/15min
FREE Online fertility pharmacy introduction - Need an introduction to a specialist pharmacist for a no obligation quote for all your fertility medication at competitive rates and delivered globally?yourivfabroad.co.uk/online-fertility-pharmacy-service
Your IVF abroad planner/journal - Keep everything organised and in one place and document your journey and feelings along the way. Find out more/buy one here: yourivfabroad.co.uk/shop
