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Reasons for the Booming Fertility Tourism Industry

Posted On : Feb-01-2012 | seen (2250) times | Article Word Count : 416 |

Couples unable to have children even when both the partners are apparently healthy and have an active sexual life are increasingly looking towards fertility treatment as a corrective option.
Couples unable to have children even when both the partners are apparently healthy and have an active sexual life are increasingly looking towards fertility treatment as a corrective option. Specialists in the field are saying that female partners over 35 years of age will find it difficult to conceive normally according to recent research. Checking the medical history of the couple for reasons that prevent natural conception must also be done before suggesting remedial actions.

More and more couples are looking at fertility treatment as an option to deal with the problem. The prohibitive cost of treatment in the US is making Americans look towards other countries such as South America for such medical procedures. Countries such as Brazil, Bolivia and Columbia have excellent facilities in assisted reproductive technology or ART and other forms of fertility treatment. Thousands of US couples are visiting these countries every year for treatment primarily because of the high cost of similar treatments in the US.

Fertility tourism is big business in many South American countries. The low travel cost and travel time, near absence of cultural differences and huge savings are driving Americans to these countries for fertility treatment. It is not uncommon to find couples combining holidays and treatment and getting a huge bargain in the process. It is estimated that savings can be as high as 50 to 80 percent when compared to undergoing similar treatments in an American facility.

Other reasons why people prefer flying out of the US to these nearby countries is the distance. They need to fly for just about four hours which is much less than flying out to distant countries such as the Middle East or Asia. The climate is pleasant all round the year and the ambience just right for allowing couples to have a successful fertility treatment.

Healthcare facilities in these countries are excellent with the government investing heavily in infrastructure and technology to attract more tourists for medical tourism and fertility tourism. Unlike in the US, waiting times are practically non-existent. Full medical packages are available including accommodation, pre and post treatment care and access to the latest technology available in the field.

Doctors attend to hundreds of patients every week adding to their experience and improving their skills and expertise in their area of practice and specialization. Doctors also attend conferences and seminars in US and European countries to keep themselves updated on the latest developments in the field.

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