Infertility Treatment in Iran

Why Infertility Treatment in Iran?

Iran has had a dramatic advancement in infertility treatments in recent decades. Today, with more than 80 infertility clinics in Iran, some of the best in Tehran (though the oldest IVF clinic opened in Yazd over three decades ago), Iran is the top destination in the Middle East for fertility treatments. Each year, numerous foreign couples travel to the country for infertility treatment in Iran.

Modern clinics with proficient infertility specialists, the latest technologies and scientific findings in infertility treatment, and well-equipped research centers offer high success rates of various infertility treatment services, and Assisted Reproductive Techniques (ART), including diagnostic and operative laparoscopy, hysteroscopy, cystoscopy, IUI, ovulation induction (OI), IVF, ICSI, PGT (Preimplantation Genetic Testing), PESA/TESE, microscopic TESA, IVM, PGD, PGS, vasovasostomy, vasoepididymostomy, TURD, gamete and embryo cryopreservation, assisted hatching, karyotyping, molecular genetic tests such as Factor V Leiden, Factor II, and MTHFR gene, fetal sex determination or gender selection, as well as others routinely offered to patients.

Among different treatments, the success rate for IUI (Intrauterine Insemination) is about 16%, for ICSI 40-45%, and for embryo cryopreservation about 50% and more, while the newest method is IVF.

Some fertility treatment clinics in Iran also offer cell therapy. Stem cell therapy in Iran is a modern approach to treating most diseases using stem cells taken from mesenchymal stem cells including the umbilical cord tissue, bone marrow or fat, and pulp tissue from primary teeth, as well as hematopoietic stem cells including peripheral blood, umbilical cord blood, and bone marrow.

Iran is also a pioneer in the Middle East in producing and offering other fertility services and medical products, such as biological dressing from amniotic membranes, umbilical cord serum (UCS), platelet-rich plasma (PRP), and gamete bank.

The cost of infertility treatment in Iran is the most competitive; it is about one-third of the cost in the USA and the UK and half of the price in Turkey. However, its success is competitive with the best international centers in the field. That is why every year, many foreign people travel to the country to receive infertility treatment in Iran.

We at Iran Medical Tours can help you get the most effective fertility treatment in Iran at the most affordable price and best quality. Feel free to contact us via email, WhatsApp, or filling in the online form, for any questions about the medical services and costs.

Infertility

Infertility is a medical specialty that focuses on the treatment of fertility issues in couples who aren’t able to conceive a child even after a year of unprotected sexual intercourse. There is no direct cause of infertility in men and women. Still, it can be attributed to certain issues such as hormonal imbalance, low sperm count and motility, and problems with ovulation. The rate of infertility among Iranian couples is estimated to be 20-25%, while the global rate is estimated to be 10-15%. In 2023, it was estimated one couple out of 6 couples suffered from infertility issues. The success rate of infertility treatments depends on various factors, such as age and couples’ condition, but it is normally about 45% that could be increased in younger couples.

What Causes Infertility in Men & Women

Different reasons cause infertility in men and women. It could be congenital or happen later in life due to an illness or injury. In men, infertility is usually relevant to the inability to sperm production, too little sperm production, or problems with sperm mobility to reach an egg. For women, infertility is normally related to the ovulation disorders. Other reasons could be uterus or cervix problems and uterine fibroid. Blocked fallopian tubes could be another reason for infertility in women and it can be caused by endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, or surgery for ectopic pregnancy.

Infertility Treatment in Iran

• IVF With Egg Donation

• IVF / ICSI + Donor Sperms

• IVF + ICSI With Optical Spindle View

• IVF + ICSI (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection)

• IVF With Laser Assisted Hatching

• Intrauterine Insemination

• ICSI + Testicular Biopsy

• IVF (In Vitro Fertilization)

• Embryo sex selection

Infertility Treatment Procedure in Iran

As the first step, contact us for a FREE consultation and send your medical history and documents to check with the proficient doctors in the specialized clinics. After the primary medical assessment, our dedicated team will organize your medical trip to Iran and make an appointment with your preferred fertility center. The exact infertility treatment method and price are usually determined on the first or second visit after necessary medical tests and examinations. The women should be on their second or third day of their period while traveling to Iran and visited by a doctor.

Before starting the procedure, the couple should consult the medical team for PGD or genetics, gland disorders (like thyroid), immunology, infectious diseases (like genital TB), endometriosis, and male fertility issues such as azoospermia.

In the case of genital TB, the applicant should do a biopsy, her first-day menstrual blood should be checked, and the existence or absence of endometriosis should be diagnosed. If the tests are positive, she should first take medicine, and after treatment or when her condition is stable, they can start the infertility treatment procedure.

For women with ovary and uterus disorders, like weak ovary or if she is at perimenopause age, and in case of endometriosis, the ovarian PRP and uterine PRP are used respectively before the infertility treatment procedure.

Third-party Reproduction

It means the use of eggs, sperm, or embryos that have been donated by a third person (the donor) to enable individuals or couples (the intended parents) with infertility to have a child. It also includes gestational carrier arrangements in which the pregnancy is carried by someone other than the intended parent(s). Surrogacy, or traditional gestational carrier, is a particular type of gestational carrier arrangement where the woman who carries the pregnancy also provides the egg. Before the procedure, the third person must take medical, mental, and psychological tests. Third-party reproduction can be socially, ethically, and legally complex and subject to legal and psychosocial scrutiny.

How Long Should I Stay in Iran for Infertility Treatment?

You have to stay in Iran for 21 to 45 days at least to receive infertility treatment.

The Cost of Infertility Treatment in Iran

The cost of infertility treatments in Iran is much cheaper than other countries. For example, it is about one-third of the cost in the USA and the UK and half of the price in Turkey. The exact cost of treatment is possible after the first or the second visit to the fertility center and when the medical center determines the infertility treatment method.

As an example, the approximate cost of IVF in Iran (including all surgical and diagnostic procedures, tests, and treatments) normally ranges between 2500$ and 3500$ per cycle. On average, the cost of a one-time IVF cycle in the United States is about $15,000, which does not cover the cost of medications. The IVF cost in Iran is more affordable than in other countries. Also, in Iran, infertility treatment services such as IVF have a high quality in the region and the world.