Fertility & IVF
IVF Treatment Cycle
Shorter waiting lists, lower cycle costs
A Chinese IVF cycle is technically comparable to a Western one: controlled ovarian stimulation, ultrasound monitoring, retrieval under sedation, embryo culture and transfer. Costs are lower, and first consultations are usually available within weeks.
Before anything else, eligibility. Under current Chinese regulations, assisted reproduction is generally restricted to married couples, and both partners must present passports and a marriage certificate. Hospitals apply these rules strictly, and requirements can change. We confirm eligibility in writing before you book flights, because a cycle you cannot legally start is not a bargain.
If you are eligible, the practical decisions are the protocol, the number of embryos transferred and whether preimplantation genetic testing is available for your indication. Success rates depend heavily on age and embryo quality; we will not quote a success rate we cannot evidence.
What is included
- Initial consultation, baseline ultrasound and hormone panel
- Stimulation protocol with monitoring scans
- Oocyte retrieval under sedation
- Embryo culture, ICSI where indicated, and transfer
- Luteal support and a written outcome summary in English
Who this suits
- Married couples seeking a lower-cost IVF cycle
- Patients with a clear indication and prior fertility workup
- Couples able to stay 3–4 weeks for a full cycle
Time required
A full cycle typically spans 4–6 weeks, including 2–3 weeks in China
Recovery
1–3 days after retrieval; a pregnancy test about two weeks after transfer.
Trip planning
Plan 21–30 days in China for a complete fresh cycle; shorter for a frozen transfer.
Questions
Practical answers.
Something not covered? Email [email protected] and a coordinator will reply directly.
Can unmarried or same-sex couples be treated?
Generally no. Current Chinese regulations restrict assisted reproduction to married couples, and hospitals require a marriage certificate. If this affects you, tell us first — we will not take a booking that cannot proceed.
What success rate should I expect?
It depends mainly on your age and embryo quality, and it varies by clinic. We ask the hospital for its own published data for your age group rather than a general marketing figure.
Can I use donor eggs or a surrogate?
Donor egg programmes exist at some centres under strict conditions; surrogacy is not legal in China. We will tell you plainly what is and is not available rather than let you plan around it.
Get started
Ask for a plan on this treatment
Send your email and a short note about your case. We reply with hospital options, an indicative cost range for your situation and a realistic timeline — in English, within 48–72 hours.
Prefer email? Write to [email protected]
China Med Buddy is an independent coordination service. We are not a hospital, clinic or medical provider, and nothing on this site is medical advice. All prices shown are indicative public ranges, not quotes. Final suitability, treatment and cost are determined by the treating hospital after reviewing your records.