Embarking on the U.S. IVF Journey: Do You Really Grasp the American Approach?

2023-12-18 21:28:36，visits： 325

When the concept of In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) arises, many instinctively consider seeking treatment in the United States. While this is a reasonable choice, akin to planning a trip to the U.S., it's essential to strategize beforehand. Have you thoroughly familiarized yourself with the basics of the American scenario? Undertaking the IVF journey is intricate, demanding a comprehensive understanding to avoid getting lost in blind choices and returning empty-handed.

Dr. Nathan Zhang, an expert in the field of assisted reproduction, a medical doctor studied in the US, and the founder of IVF USA, emphasizes that the U.S. medical system significantly differs from China's, making it crucial to choose the right clinic and doctor.

Unlike China's large state-owned hospitals, almost all clinics in the U.S. are private. Seeking medical services from private clinics is a common practice in the U.S. The laboratories in most IVF clinics are separate from the clinics but operate collaboratively. Labs are usually funded by universities, national laboratories, or non-profit research institutions, while private labs handle clinical patient trials. Labs are responsible for testing data and results, while clinics diagnose diseases and propose treatment plans.

Dr. Nathan Zhang points out that there are approximately over 1,300 licensed IVF doctors distributed across 400+ reproductive centers in the U.S. These centers are either privately owned or operated by partners, with significant variations between each center and doctor. Most doctors and clinics are still practicing traditional second-generation IVF. Therefore, a careless choice may result in IVF costs in the U.S. being comparable to the effects of IVF in China.

Even more worrisome is that some U.S. reproductive centers have 100% of their clients coming from China, with few from Europe and America. This might suggest uncertainties in the medical standards of these clinics.

In the field of IVF, laboratory proficiency is one of the critical factors affecting outcomes. Thirty percent of the success rate in IVF depends on laboratory techniques, including the success rate of intracytoplasmic sperm injection, embryo culture, and PGS testing sampling. However, more crucial is who performs these procedures. This means that aside from choosing a clinic, selecting the right doctor is even more critical. Different doctors bring entirely different results, much like the fact that Michael Schumacher will undoubtedly drive a car faster than you.

Dr. Nathan Zhang advises everyone that medicine is distinct from other industries, and the scarcest resource is renowned doctors. Even in the U.S., finding a doctor with a high success rate for women over 40 struggling with infertility is a rare gem. Therefore, before deciding to undergo IVF in the U.S., you must choose carefully, selecting a professional consulting organization to help you find the right doctor, a reputable reproductive center, and a lab with advanced technological capabilities. Currently, IVF USA provides services such as egg freezing, IVF in the United States, and third-party assisted reproduction for those in need. The business has expanded to include IVF in Japan and egg freezing, IVF in Thailand, as well as services in Mexico, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and other regions outside the U.S., collaborating with top IVF doctors globally to provide professional services to millions of families.