What do I need to prepare when returning to Vietnam from abroad for infertility treatment?

I am 38 years old, my husband is 42 years old, living in Germany, no children for 8 years, 5 IVF embryo transfers failed. Last year my ovarian reserve was 1.9, now it has dropped to 1.1 ng/ml.

If we return to Vietnam for infertility treatment this Tet holiday, will the waiting time be long, and what documents and procedures are required? ( Le Huong )

Reply:

In the last two months of 2023 and the beginning of 2024, the number of overseas Vietnamese and foreigners coming to the Center for Reproductive Support, Tam Anh General Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City (IVF Tam Anh) for treatment increased sharply, 3-4 times higher than the same period, mainly due to returning to Vietnam to celebrate Lunar New Year like their family.

With the increasing number of patients, Tam Anh IVF doctors provide free online examinations for patients, guiding them through procedures, paperwork, and processes before returning to Vietnam for treatment, in order to shorten the time and increase efficiency. When coming directly to the hospital, the procedures are quickly supported by the customer care team.

Infertility examination records for couples with one or both spouses being foreigners require a passport (notarized) and a marriage certificate (original). If the marriage certificate is not in English, it must be translated into Vietnamese and notarized.

Overseas Vietnamese and single foreigners, in addition to their passport, need a certificate of single status (notarized copy).

You and your spouse can register for an online infertility examination with a doctor in advance for guidance. When returning to Vietnam, you should bring with you the results of previous examinations, tests, records or treatments, if any. After reviewing the old records and tests, the doctor will advise you on what else you need to do. If you are being treated for another disease, you should bring your medical records, medications or prescriptions so that the doctor can have information.

Doctor My Tu consults on treatment regimen for infertile couples. Illustration: Hoai Thuong — Doctor My Tu consults on treatment regimen for infertile couples. Illustration: *Hoai Thuong*

In 2023, the number of overseas Vietnamese and foreign patients coming to IVF Tam Anh for examination and treatment will increase sharply compared to 2022, accounting for 30% of the total number of infertile patients. This comes from many factors such as modern equipment, a team of doctors who master advanced reproductive support techniques, a high IVF success rate while the cost is low compared to the world.

The cost of conducting an IVF procedure in Vietnam is less than 5,000 USD (about 100-120 million VND). In other countries, this cost ranges from 15,000-30,000 USD (about 400-800 million VND).

Doctors and customer care staff can communicate in multiple languages, making it easier for patients in many countries to receive treatment.

Doctor Pham Thi My Tu
Reproductive Support Center, Tam Anh General Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City

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