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INTRODUCTION
A substantial number of our patients reside outside of the Montreal
area.
The reasons for this include our high standard of care, our attention to detail
and our high pregnancy rates. In addition, the cost of treatment at the Montreal
Fertility Centre is generally much lower than that at most U.S. fertility
centers. An additional advantage is the city of Montreal. Montreal offers a
dynamic combination of outstanding accommodations, restaurants and European
flare.
For patients living outside of Montreal we offer primarily IVF/ICSI treatments.
Treatments are organized to minimize visits to Montreal without compromising the
level of care.
The treatment process is divided into three easy steps:
Step 1: Assessment
Copies of all test results and fertility treatments you have had so far, together with a completed self-assessment form should be sent to us by mail or fax. We will assess your file, and only offer you an appointment if we feel confident that you have a good chance of achieving a pregnancy.
Step 2: 1st visit to Montreal
This visit requires an overnight stay in Montreal. It is scheduled between day 2 and 5 of your menstruation. During this consultation you will have an endo-vaginal ultrasound, semen analysis and a blood test to assess your hormonal and viral status. Additionally, patients requiring egg donation will have an appointment with a psychologist. At days end all results will be gathered and discussed with you in detail. If a decision is made to proceed with treatment, a precise treatment plan will be developed. You will also have an opportunity to purchase required medications. Full payment for your treatment will be expected at this visit.
Step 3: Treatment cycle (IVF)
The first part of your treatment cycle will take a place at your domicile. We would expect you to arrive in Montreal, depending on your case, between 4 days and 1 week prior to egg collection. During your stay you will be seen regularly at the Montreal Fertility Centre, in order to monitor your progress leading to your egg collection procedure. You need to stay in Montreal until embryo transfer that occurs between 3 and 6 days following egg collection, depending on the number and quality of embryos obtained. We strongly recommend that you buy an open-ended ticket for this trip to Montreal.