How Much Does IVF Cost? What You Should Know Before Starting Fertility Treatment
Infertility is a challenge faced by many couples. One of the most common and effective treatments is In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) or Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI). However, one of the most frequent questions is: How much does IVF cost, and what factors affect the total expense?
What Is IVF and Who Is It For?
In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) is an assisted reproductive technology (ART) in which a woman’s eggs and a man’s sperm are collected and combined in a laboratory to create embryos. The selected embryos are then transferred into the uterus to achieve pregnancy.
A widely used and highly successful technique is ICSI (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection), where a single sperm is directly injected into an egg. This method is particularly suitable for:
- Men with low sperm count or poor sperm quality
- Women of advanced maternal age with decreased egg quality
- Couples who have undergone IVF previously without success
Factors That Influence the Cost of IVF
The cost of IVF varies depending on several important factors:
- Ovarian Stimulation Protocol and Medication
Each woman responds differently to ovarian stimulation drugs, depending on her egg count and hormone levels. Medication costs can therefore vary significantly.
- Laboratory Technology and Equipment
Clinics equipped with advanced technologies—such as Time-lapse Embryo Monitoring or Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT)—may have higher costs but can improve success rates.
- Experience and Expertise of the Medical Team
Centers with highly experienced reproductive specialists and embryologists often reflect their higher medical standards in treatment costs.
- Additional Procedures
Optional procedures such as egg freezing, embryo freezing, testicular sperm extraction, or the storage of surplus embryos from the same cycle may increase overall expenses.
Approximate IVF Costs
According to Inspire IVF, the cost of an IVF cycle using ICSI in Bangkok is approximately THB 250,000 – 400,000 per cycle (depending on the factors above). This price typically includes:
- Pre-treatment evaluations and medical assessments
- Ovarian stimulation medication and consumables
- Laboratory procedures for fertilization and embryo culture
- Embryo transfer into the uterus
Note: Costs may increase if additional procedures or advanced techniques are required.
Why Choose Inspire IVF for IVF Treatment?
- Expert Team of Reproductive Specialists
Inspire IVF’s doctors have extensive experience and are certified both nationally and internationally. The team includes internationally trained embryologists, ensuring high professional standards.
- State-of-the-Art Laboratory Technology
The center uses advanced tools such as Time-lapse Monitoring for continuous embryo observation and PGT for selecting the healthiest embryos.
- Transparency and Personalized Care
Every patient receives a clear breakdown of costs and a treatment plan tailored to their medical condition and family goals.
- International Quality Standards
Inspire IVF is recognized as a leading fertility center in Bangkok, offering high success rates and comprehensive services.
The clinic is accredited by AACI & ISO 9001 (USA)—the first IVF center in the Asia-Pacific region to achieve this recognition—and Temos (Germany)—the first IVF center in Southeast Asia to receive this accreditation. These achievements reinforce Inspire IVF’s position as a leader in international fertility care, reflecting its commitment to outstanding medical services, positive patient outcomes, and continuous quality improvement.
The IVF (ICSI) Process at Inspire IVF
Step 1: Health Screening and Treatment Planning
Includes blood tests, ultrasound scans, and sperm quality analysis.
Step 2: Ovarian Stimulation and Egg Retrieval
Safe stimulation protocols followed by egg collection.
Step 3: Fertilization via ICSI
A single sperm is injected into an egg, and embryos are cultured in the laboratory.
Step 4: Embryo Selection and Transfer
The healthiest embryo is selected and transferred into the uterus.
Step 5: Post-Transfer Monitoring
Hormone testing and ultrasound are used to confirm pregnancy.
Who Is a Suitable Candidate for IVF?
- Couples who have tried to conceive for more than one year without success
- Women over the age of 35 with ovulation or egg quality issues
- Men with low sperm count or poor sperm quality
- Individuals who have previously undergone IUI or IVF without success
Reference: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/infertility