FAQs

Are there any disadvantages of Eco-IVF compared to standard IVF?

While we remain committed to offering a low cost IVF program for patients who are unable to afford standard IVF treatments, clinical evidence indicates that standard protocols remain the most efficient form of IVF.

When CHR first established Eco-IVF, a form of low intensity, low cost IVF, patient outcomes were closely monitored as part of CHR’s Continuous Quality Improvement Program. Once we had enough patients in the program, we conducted a comparison of outcomes and patient costs, which revealed the following in comparison to standard IVF:

  • Eco-IVF produces fewer eggs and embryos, and therefore only rarely enough embryos for cryopreservation of extra embryos.
  • Eco-IVF also produces lower fresh cycle and cumulative pregnancy rates.
  • Because of lower pregnancy rates, the cost of establishing a pregnancy via Eco-IVF is similar to the cost of establishing a pregnancy with regular IVF.

In summary, patients using Eco-IVF rather than standard IVF may take longer to get pregnant and cost benefits cannot be guaranteed. The only obvious benefits from Eco-IVF over standard IVF lie in the lower effort required and lower medication dosages patients are exposed to. Especially for older women and couples with complex infertility cases who require more individualized approach to fertility treatments, standard fertility treatment may be a more appropriate and more cost-effective option.

How do I know if I need IVF?

In vitro fertilization (IVF) is an assisted reproductive technology that involves fertilizing a woman’s eggs with sperm outside of the body and then transferring the resulting embryos back into the uterus for pregnancy. This infertility treatment may be indicated if:

  • The woman has damaged or blocked fallopian tubes
  • The ovaries do not respond to infertility medications
  • The man has low semen count
  • The man has sperm that does not move well (low sperm motility)
  • There are immunological factors
  • The woman has significant endometriosis infertility
  • The infertility is “unexplained”

To determine if IVF is right for you, please complete a FREE Email Consultation.

What does the Eco-IVF Program include?

Our program includes all medications, cycle monitoring by ultrasound, blood tests, egg retrieval, fertilization, ICSI (if indicated) and embryo transfer. Please note that this fee does NOT include any pretesting costs, prior to IVF cycle start. These tests can, however, can be performed by your primary care physician.

What are the qualifications to be accepted in the program?

If you do not have insurance coverage, and suspect or have been told you need IVF to conceive, you may be qualified for our program. We recommend that only women under age 38 years with normal ovarian reserve use our Eco-IVF program. To determine if you are qualified, please complete our FREE Email Consultation.

Is Eco-IVF the same as mini IVF?

There are many different programs available offering low cost IVF including “mini IVF”, “natural cycle IVF” or “patient-friendly IVF” programs. Each of these programs are aimed to reduce the cost of IVF to patients. However, specific treatment protocols may vary, and some programs monitor outcomes more rigorously than others.

Does Eco-IVF accept overseas patients?

We have successfully helped patients from every country around the world.

If I travel to your clinic in NYC, how long do I need to stay?

In order to complete all of the necessary in-house requirements you will need to plan to stay in New York City for 3-5 days. All follow-up monitoring can be done with an IVF center closer to you.

Is there a waiting list?

No, there is no waiting list. You can call us today for an appointment at 212-994-4400.

Does Eco-IVF accept single or LGBT couples?

Yes, we continue to work with single and LGBT couples.

When is payment due?

If you do not have insurance coverage, we expect payment in full at the beginning of the IVF cycle.

What are Eco-IVF success sates?

For women under the age of 38 our pregnancy success rate for 2010 (last year the statistics is available) was 42.8%. For more information please check out our Eco-IVF Success Rate page.

Is Gender Selection available for family balancing in the Eco-IVF program?

We do offer gender selection for qualified couples. However, this is not included in the Eco-IVF program cost, and generally Eco-IVF program is not suitable for gender selection purposes. For more information, please contact us.

Do you have egg donors?

Yes, CHR has over 150 available egg donors as a part of our egg donation program. You will need to work with CHR and complete a Egg Donor Wish List.

What is first step?

If you are interested in pursuing an IVF cycle with Eco-IVF, your first step is to complete a FREE Email Consultation.

 

 

 

Last Updated: November 22,2011

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