With more people marrying later and a growing number of families planning for a second child, the number of older couples trying to conceive in China has continued to increase. Around the age of 40, women with declining ovarian function or low AMH levels may face significantly reduced chances of natural conception, leading some families to consider IVF or surrogacy.
Since surrogacy options are mainly explored overseas, many families are unfamiliar with the process and associated expenses. To help readers better understand the costs involved, Jiabao Libao provides this detailed breakdown of IVF and surrogacy costs in Kyrgyzstan.
1. Preliminary Examinations and Treatment Planning
Before officially starting a treatment cycle, both partners generally need to organize their previous medical records and undergo an assessment based on factors such as age, AMH level, antral follicle count, and semen quality.
Some examinations can be completed in China before traveling. After arriving in Kyrgyzstan, additional costs may apply if repeat testing, specialist consultations, or further genetic evaluations are required.
2. Ovarian Stimulation, Egg Retrieval, and Embryo Culture
If there are no existing embryos available, the patient will need to undergo an ovarian stimulation cycle.
The main expenses at this stage usually include fertility medications, follicle monitoring, egg retrieval, anesthesia, sperm and egg processing, fertilization, and embryo culture.
Because women respond differently to ovarian stimulation medications, the cost of this stage can vary considerably. For patients with diminished ovarian reserve who obtain only a limited number of embryos from one cycle, additional stimulation and egg retrieval cycles may be required, which will increase the total budget.
3. Embryo Testing, Freezing, and Transfer
Once embryos have been created, doctors may recommend preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) depending on factors such as age, chromosomal conditions, family history, or identified genetic risks.
Additional costs may also apply for embryo freezing, storage, thawing, and embryo transfer.
If the first transfer does not result in the expected outcome, a second or additional transfer may be necessary, which will further increase medical expenses.
4. Pregnancy Management and Delivery Costs
When a gestational carrier is involved, the overall budget also needs to cover carrier screening, embryo transfer, prenatal examinations, pregnancy-related living support, and delivery expenses.
If hospitalization, a cesarean section, or other additional medical treatment becomes necessary during pregnancy or delivery, actual costs may exceed the original estimate. For this reason, a complete surrogacy budget should usually include an additional reserve for unexpected medical expenses.
5. Legal Documentation and Cross-Border Expenses
In addition to medical costs, families should also budget for contracts, notarization, translation, birth registration, and other legal or administrative documentation.
International travel expenses should also be considered, including flights to Bishkek, accommodation, local transportation, and daily living costs during the stay.
Overall, IVF and surrogacy costs in Kyrgyzstan should be calculated separately across several stages, including embryo creation, embryo transfer, pregnancy management, delivery, and legal documentation.
As a general reference, the total cost may range from approximately RMB 500,000 to RMB 800,000, although the actual amount will depend on individual medical circumstances, the treatment plan, the number of cycles required, and any additional services involved.
If you would like to learn more about specific costs, you can contact us for further information. We can provide a more detailed treatment and budget overview based on your individual circumstances.
