Colombia Fertility Center

If you suspect fertility issues, the first step is to complete our free online consultation or contact us directly. Our experienced team will carefully review your detailed medical history and specific concerns. Based on this information, we will collaborate with you to design a personalized diagnostic and treatment plan tailored to your individual needs. This initial consultation is designed to provide clarity and guidance as you navigate your fertility journey with us.

If you're under 35 years old, it's generally recommended to seek the advice of a fertility specialist after actively trying to conceive for 12 months without success.

For individuals aged 35 and older, it's advisable to consult a specialist after 6 months of attempting to conceive.

However, if you're aware of any pre-existing reproductive health issues or medical conditions that may affect fertility, it's important to seek specialized care immediately, regardless of age. Our team is here to provide expert guidance and support throughout your fertility journey, ensuring you receive timely and personalized care.

Once your full medical and fertility profile has been reviewed, your dedicated doctor will guide you through a comprehensive discussion of all viable treatment options. They will carefully explain the potential benefits and considerations associated with each option. This personalized approach ensures that you are fully informed and empowered to make the best decision for your unique circumstances. Our goal is to support you in choosing a treatment plan that aligns with your fertility goals and personal preferences.

We offer IVF, ICSI, IUI, egg and sperm donation, fertility preservation, genetic testing (PGT), and surrogacy programs.

Yes. We welcome international patients who want IVF in Colombia. We offer support in English, including virtual planning, testing coordination, and concierge assistance. We’d be happy to be your Colombia Fertility Center.

Yes! Many of our initial consultations and follow-ups can be done virtually, especially for international patients.

The success rate of IVF (In Vitro Fertilization) varies significantly depending on factors such as age, specific diagnosis, and individualized treatment plans. During your consultation with our experienced team, we will provide personalized estimates tailored to your unique situation. This approach ensures that you receive accurate information relevant to your fertility journey, helping you make informed decisions about your care.

At Colombia Fertility, IVF with your own eggs starts at approximately $6,000 USD. Costs vary based on medications, procedures, and complexity.

Absolutely. We can review previous labs and help you arrange tests locally before travel.

A full IVF cycle typically spans about 4–6 weeks from start to finish, although preliminary diagnostics and individualized planning may extend this timeframe by a few weeks. This duration includes initial consultations, ovarian stimulation, egg retrieval, fertilization, embryo culture, and embryo transfer. Our team will provide detailed scheduling and guidance throughout each phase of your IVF journey to ensure you are well-informed and supported.

IUI, or intrauterine insemination, is a less invasive and typically less expensive fertility treatment option. It involves placing washed and prepared sperm directly into the uterus during ovulation, aiming to increase the chances of fertilization. It is often recommended for couples with mild fertility issues, such as low sperm count or cervical mucus problems.

On the other hand, IVF, or in vitro fertilization, is a more complex procedure that includes ovarian stimulation to retrieve multiple eggs, fertilization of the eggs with sperm in a laboratory setting, and the transfer of resulting embryos into the uterus. IVF is suitable for more severe fertility issues, such as tubal blockages, endometriosis, or advanced maternal age.

Both treatments are tailored to individual medical conditions and fertility goals. Our team will provide detailed guidance and recommendations based on your specific situation during your consultation.

Yes! We proudly provide inclusive fertility care to LGBTQ+ individuals and single patients.

Yes. We offer fertility preservation services for social and medical reasons (e.g., before cancer treatment).

Before beginning fertility treatment, several diagnostic tests may be conducted to assess various aspects of fertility. These tests typically include hormonal bloodwork to evaluate hormone levels critical for reproductive health, a pelvic ultrasound to examine the uterus and ovaries, and a semen analysis to assess sperm count, motility, and morphology.

In some cases, additional tests such as genetic screening or imaging studies like a hysterosalpingogram (HSG) may be recommended. An HSG is used to evaluate the shape and condition of the uterus and fallopian tubes.

These tests provide essential information to our medical team, enabling us to develop a personalized treatment plan that addresses your specific fertility concerns and maximizes your chances of success.

ICSI, or intracytoplasmic sperm injection, is a specialized fertility treatment where a single sperm is directly injected into an egg to facilitate fertilization. This technique is typically used in cases of male infertility, where sperm quality or quantity is compromised, making natural fertilization challenging. Additionally, ICSI may be recommended after previous IVF failures or when there are concerns about fertilization success.

By precisely introducing sperm into the egg, ICSI enhances the chances of successful fertilization and embryo development. Our fertility specialists will assess your individual situation and recommend ICSI if it is deemed appropriate for optimizing your fertility treatment.

While there is no strict cutoff age for fertility treatment, it's important to consider that success rates generally decline significantly after the age of 40 due to natural declines in egg quality and quantity. For patients over the age of 45, when achieving pregnancy with one's own eggs becomes increasingly challenging, using donor eggs is often recommended. Donor eggs can offer higher success rates because they come from younger, healthier donors.

Our team will discuss the best options available based on your age and individual fertility profile, ensuring you receive comprehensive guidance and support throughout your fertility journey.

We collaborate with certified donation programs that adhere to rigorous screening and ethical standards. Patients have the opportunity to choose donors based on comprehensive criteria, including health histories, genetic profiles, and specific physical or ethnic preferences. This selection process allows individuals or couples undergoing fertility treatment to make informed decisions that align with their personal preferences and medical needs.

Our team ensures transparency and support throughout the donor selection process, guiding you to find the best match for your unique situation and fertility goals.

Genetic testing of embryos is not always necessary but is typically recommended in specific situations. These include cases of recurrent pregnancy loss, advanced maternal age (typically over 35 years old), or when there is a known genetic condition in the family. This testing, also known as preimplantation genetic testing (PGT), helps assess the genetic health of embryos before they are transferred during IVF.

By screening embryos, we can identify chromosomal abnormalities or genetic conditions early on, allowing for the selection of embryos with the highest likelihood of implantation and healthy development. Our team will discuss whether genetic testing is advisable based on your medical history and fertility treatment plan.

It’s an incubator that continuously monitors embryo development through time-lapse imaging, improving embryo selection.

The duration of fertility treatment can vary depending on the specific procedures involved, the patient's menstrual cycle, and individual medical circumstances. For instance, in vitro fertilization (IVF) typically spans approximately two months from the initial consultation to the pregnancy test.

During this period, patients undergo several phases including ovarian stimulation, egg retrieval, fertilization in the laboratory, embryo culture, and embryo transfer. Our team provides personalized scheduling and support throughout each step of the process, ensuring you are well-informed and supported during your fertility journey.

The success rates of fertility treatments vary significantly depending on factors such as the woman's age, the underlying cause of infertility, and the specific treatment utilized. It's crucial to undergo a thorough diagnostic evaluation to determine the most appropriate treatment option that offers the highest likelihood of success.

Our team customizes treatment plans based on individual circumstances, providing detailed information on expected success rates for each recommended option. This personalized approach ensures that you receive the most effective care tailored to your fertility goals.

Most fertility treatments are designed to minimize discomfort for patients. Medications used in treatments, such as those administered via small subcutaneous injections, are generally well-tolerated. Procedures like egg retrieval, which is a critical part of treatments like IVF, are performed under sedation or anesthesia to ensure patient comfort.

Our team prioritizes patient care and comfort throughout the entire treatment process, providing support and guidance to alleviate any concerns or discomfort you may experience.

Egg retrieval is performed under sedation or anesthesia to ensure that patients are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure. While mild cramping may occur afterward, it typically resolves within a day. Our team provides thorough guidance and support before, during, and after the procedure to manage any discomfort and ensure a smooth recovery process.

We prioritize your comfort and well-being throughout the fertility treatment journey, offering personalized care to make the experience as comfortable as possible.

For women who have undergone tubal ligation, the most effective fertility treatment option often involves in vitro fertilization (IVF). IVF bypasses blocked or damaged fallopian tubes by retrieving eggs directly from the ovaries, fertilizing them in a laboratory setting, and then transferring resulting embryos into the uterus for implantation.

The suitability of IVF depends on factors such as the patient's age, the type of ligation surgery performed, and individual medical circumstances. Our fertility specialists will conduct a thorough assessment to determine the best course of action tailored to your specific case and fertility goals.

In most cases, prenatal care for pregnancies resulting from assisted reproduction, such as in vitro fertilization (IVF), is similar to pregnancies conceived naturally. Unless it's a high-risk pregnancy, such as with multiples (twins or more), the routine prenatal care involves regular check-ups, monitoring fetal development, and addressing any maternal health concerns.

Our healthcare team ensures comprehensive prenatal care tailored to each patient's specific needs and medical history, providing guidance and support throughout the pregnancy journey.

Not possible, we use the Witness system, radiofrequency-based technology, to track and verify all samples, eliminating mix-ups.

No, assisted reproduction treatments cannot guarantee pregnancy. Success rates vary depending on factors such as the underlying diagnosis, the specific type of treatment used (such as IVF or IUI), the quality of laboratory technologies, and individual patient factors like age and overall health.

Our team provides personalized care and support, guiding patients through the most appropriate treatment options based on their specific circumstances and goals. We prioritize transparency and realistic expectations throughout the fertility treatment journey.

In most cases, transferring one embryo is recommended to minimize the risk of multiple pregnancies, which can pose health risks to both the mother and babies. Your fertility specialist will assess factors such as your age, health status, and the quality of embryos to determine the appropriate number for transfer.

Any additional embryos of good quality that are not transferred can typically be frozen (cryopreserved) for future use. This allows for additional attempts if needed, while also reducing the risks associated with multiple pregnancies.

Yes, it's generally advisable to freeze good-quality embryos that are not transferred during the initial IVF cycle. This allows for future attempts at pregnancy without the need to repeat the entire IVF process. Embryo cryopreservation, or freezing, preserves the embryos' viability for an extended period, ensuring they remain available for subsequent transfers whenever you're ready to proceed.

Our team provides comprehensive guidance on embryo freezing and storage options, ensuring you have the flexibility and support needed throughout your fertility journey.

Assisted reproduction techniques such as Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) do not directly prevent hereditary diseases, but they offer a way to screen embryos for genetic conditions before they are transferred during IVF. PGD allows for the identification of embryos that carry specific genetic disorders, giving patients the option to select unaffected embryos for transfer.

By screening embryos prior to implantation, PGD can help reduce the risk of passing on certain hereditary diseases to offspring. However, it's important to note that PGD is not a guarantee of preventing all genetic conditions, and its effectiveness depends on the specific genetic tests performed and the accuracy of screening technologies.

Patients often want to know about the donor's health, genetics, appearance, education, and background. At Colombia Fertility, we follow strict ASRM guidelines and ensure donor anonymity as required by Colombian law.

Not necessarily. The number of treatment attempts can vary widely among patients. If multiple attempts are necessary, it may indicate that the initial treatment plan needs adjustment or that further diagnostic evaluation is required to identify underlying factors affecting fertility.

Our approach emphasizes a thorough diagnosis to guide a targeted and cost-effective treatment plan tailored to each individual's specific circumstances. This approach aims to optimize the chances of success with each treatment attempt, minimizing the need for multiple cycles when possible.

Yes, through Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD), it is possible to choose the sex of your baby. PGD is an optional procedure that involves screening embryos for specific genetic conditions before they are transferred during in vitro fertilization (IVF). This screening can include selecting embryos of a desired sex.

Typically, choosing the sex of the baby through PGD is more costly and is generally used when there is a medical reason, such as avoiding sex-linked genetic disorders, or a personal preference to balance family composition. Our team provides comprehensive information and guidance on PGD and its implications, ensuring that patients can make informed decisions aligned with their medical needs and family goals.

Yes, fertility medications can have side effects, though they are usually mild. Common side effects may include mood swings, headaches, bloating, and mild abdominal discomfort. These symptoms typically resolve once the medication cycle is completed.

It's important to monitor for any severe side effects such as blurred vision, severe abdominal pain, or rapid weight gain, which could indicate a more serious reaction. If you experience any severe symptoms, it's essential to report them promptly to your doctor for evaluation and guidance.