IVF Public or Private
Private or public treatment?
A common question is whether to go for treatment at a private clinic, or at a public hospital. Based on our own anecdotal evidence, here are some of the differences between the two:
| Factor | Private | Public |
|---|---|---|
| Costs | Higher | Lower, and there may be government grants available for citizens /permanent residents. |
| Waiting time for starting treatments | Faster. Generally, once your tests are done, you can commence IVF on the next cycle. | Longer as there is usually a queue to get an appointment. It can take around 6 weeks to proceed with a fresh cycle, and a frozen cycle will take a further number of weeks. Some public hospitals also require you to have failed IUI two times before you are allowed to embark on IVF |
| Medication | Generally more expensive as the prices are not subsidised. | Cheaper. Even as a private patient in a public hospital, the medications are still priced lower than in private clinics. |
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