As more couples delay having children, the number of families facing age-related fertility challenges in China continues to grow. Around the age of 40, declining ovarian function and low AMH levels can significantly reduce the chances of natural conception, leading some couples to consider IVF and gestational surrogacy.
Kyrgyzstan has attracted increasing attention because of its assisted reproductive services and regulatory environment. To help prospective parents better understand the process, Jiabao Libao provides this complete guide to IVF and surrogacy in Kyrgyzstan for older couples.
1. Preliminary Assessment, Legal Preparation, and Matching
The first stage can generally begin in China.
Both partners should undergo a fertility assessment at a qualified hospital. The female partner may need tests such as AMH, reproductive hormone testing, and antral follicle count (AFC), while the male partner usually undergoes semen analysis.
The complete medical records can then be translated and submitted to a fertility center in Kyrgyzstan for an initial remote assessment.
If the case is considered medically suitable, the couple may make their first trip to Kyrgyzstan for an in-person consultation, confirmation of the treatment plan, and preparation of relevant agreements and legal documents.
At the same time, the process of screening and matching a gestational carrier may begin. Candidates generally undergo medical examinations, psychological assessments, and background screening before being accepted into a program.
2. IVF Treatment and Embryo Creation
The next stage focuses on creating embryos.
Depending on the treatment arrangement and applicable regulations, sperm and eggs may be collected and embryos created locally, or reproductive materials may be transported internationally through an authorized medical cryogenic transport service where legally permitted.
After fertilization, embryos are generally cultured to the blastocyst stage on day 5 or 6.
For older couples, doctors may recommend preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy (PGT-A) in appropriate cases. PGT-A can provide information about the chromosomal status of embryos and may help guide embryo selection, although it does not guarantee implantation or a successful pregnancy.
Suitable embryos can then be preserved using vitrification for future embryo transfer.
3. Gestational Carrier Matching, Embryo Transfer, and Pregnancy
Once a suitable gestational carrier has been confirmed and the required medical and legal preparations are complete, the embryo transfer process can begin.
The gestational carrier undergoes endometrial preparation before a frozen embryo is thawed and transferred.
Pregnancy testing is typically performed around 10 to 14 days after embryo transfer. If pregnancy is confirmed, the process moves into approximately nine months of prenatal care and pregnancy management.
During this period, regular medical examinations, ultrasound scans, laboratory tests, and other prenatal monitoring may be arranged, while the intended parents receive updates throughout the pregnancy.
4. Birth of the Baby and Legal Documentation
Intended parents may travel to Kyrgyzstan again around one to two weeks before the expected delivery date to prepare for the baby's birth and the subsequent documentation process.
After delivery, the parents will need to complete the child's birth registration and other legal procedures in accordance with current Kyrgyz law.
This may involve obtaining and translating the birth certificate, notarization or authentication of relevant documents, DNA testing where required, and applying for the appropriate travel documents for the baby.
For Chinese intended parents, the specific procedures for obtaining a People's Republic of China Travel Document and completing entry and household-registration arrangements should be confirmed directly with the relevant Chinese diplomatic or consular authorities, as requirements may vary depending on the child's circumstances.
Overall, pursuing IVF and surrogacy in Kyrgyzstan is a multi-stage process involving medical treatment, gestational carrier arrangements, pregnancy management, legal documentation, and cross-border coordination.
If you are considering surrogacy in Kyrgyzstan but are unsure how to begin, you can contact us for more information. We can explain the general process based on your individual circumstances and help you better understand the available treatment and family-building options.
