IVF SAFARIS

Message from Tertia of ‘Nurture’ (they organise IVF treatment with donor eggs or surrogacy in South Africa). Below is a piece that she has written about the benefits of going to South Africa for treatment and the IVF costs and IVF success rates:

Medical care in South Africa is at par with the best care in the world. Our doctors and their support staff are of the highest quality and our success rates are proof. Our clinics are getting over 65% success rates per attempt for their DE IVFs. And that is not a doctored number, it’s the real deal.
But here is the real winner – not only is the care excellent, but it is damn cheap too! The cost of a DE IVF is a fraction of what you would pay for in America or Europe. So, you could come on a two week IVF Safari to South Africa and the entire trip, including your flights, accommodation, lion spotting AND the IVF costs will still come to less that it would cost you do an IVF at home. Amazing huh!
South Africa is the most amazing country. Not only do we have the best looking people here (myself included of course), but we have so much to do for the tourist. Wine farms, game drives, the best beaches, amazing scenery. And of course, it helps that you get about a billion South African Rands to one dollar. Well, maybe not a billion, but it does make it very affordable for foreign tourists.
So, come to South Africa for your IVF treatment. Bring extra space in your case and room in your womb, hopefully both will be filled when you return home again!
For more information about Egg Donation in South Africa, please visit www.nurture.co.za
Costs for DE IVF in Cape Town, South Africa
(Note – these are estimate costs, for a confirmed quote, please contact the Cape Fertility Clinic directly on karin@capefertility.co.za for treatment in Cape Town, or for treatment in Johannesburg, contact Vitalab Fertility Clinic)
DE IVF = $5000 – $6000
(including all appointments, meds etc for the recipient and the donor, retrieval, ICSI, transfer as well as the donor’s fee)
Agency Fee = $2500
(Agency fee for the donor. For more info, please visit www.nurture.co.za)

FERTILITY TOURISM AND SOUTH AFRICA IVF

One of South Africa’s great exports is its doctors, testament to the high quality medical education that exists. Canada, Australia, and the UK all have over 2200 South African physicians who currently practice there. Cape Town, South Africa was the home of the world’s first open heart transplant, and South Africa now has a thriving business in cosmetic, dental, and fertility tourism.
With an amazing destination, high quality medical care with success rates rivaling the best anywhere, and costs that are incredibly reasonable by North American and European standards, fertility tourism is rapidly growing here. South Africa offers IVF and IVF with egg donation. As a destination for egg donation, South Africa is hard to beat as the ethnic makeup and donor selection is very deep. As South Africa has seen significant immigration from the UK, Holland, France, India, and other countries, one can find a vast pool of donors to meet your needs.
SOURCE: ivfvacationcenter.com

FERTILITY AND WELLNESS CENTRE

Dr Dalmeyer, Dr Kriel, Dr Botha
St Georges Hospital, Medical Suites,
Ground Floor,
The Stables,
Port Elizabeth
+27 (041) 374-8942
http://www.fertilityunit.com/
*FORUM THREAD OF PORT ELIZABETH REVIEWS & TESTIMONIALS BELOW:
http://www.etv.co.za/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2440&page=130&amp%3Bpage=5

PARK LANE FERTILITY CENTER

Park Lane Fertility Centre
Cnr Junction Avenue and Park Lane Avenue
Parktown
Johannesburg 2193
+27 11 480 4143 or +27 11 643 8492 Fax: +27 11 480 4316
http://www.parklanefertilitycentre.co.za/contactus.html
*FORUM THREAD OF PARKLANE REVIEWS & TESTIMONIALS BELOW:
http://www.fertilicare.org/forum/archive/index.php/t-14533.html
http://www.fertilicare.org/forum/showthread.php?16863-Any-of-u-ladies-park-lane-clinic

TYGERBERG (AEVITAS) INFERTILITY CLINIC

Dr. Kruger, Dr. Van Der Merwe, Dr. Siebert
Drs. Avitas Inc
Vincent Palotti Hospital,
Park Street, Pinelands
+27 (021) 531-6999
*FORUM THREAD OF TYGERBERG REVIEWS & TESTIMONIALS BELOW:
http://www.fertilicare.org/forum/archive/index.php/t-16741.htmlhttp://www.fertilityfriends.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=35902.msg45237#msg455337

NETCARE FEMINA HOSPITAL

460 Belvedere Rd.,
Arcadia
City: Pretoria
Zip Code: 7
State/Province: Gauteng
Telephone: +27 (0)12 304 1700 +27 (0)12 323 4011
Fax: +27 (0)12 326 2714
Unit Director: Dr. G. Dempers
*FORUM THREAD OF FEMINA NETCARE REVIEWS & TESTIMONIALS BELOW:
http://www.fertilicare.org/forum/showthread.php?15493-Femina

PAN LAB FERTILITY CLINIC (PANORAMA MEDI CLINIC)

Dr De Villiers, Dr Hume
+27 (021) 930-4433
Panorama Medi Clinic
Room 118,
Rothchild Boulevard,
Parow

GROTTE SCHUUR FERTILITY UNIT

Grootte Schuur Fertility Unit
Dr Dyer, Dr Matebse (consulting), Dr Matjila (consulting)
Groote Schuur Hospital,
Andrology Department,
Maternity Centre F Floor,
Anzio Rd, Observatory
+27 (021) 404-6027
*FORUM THREAD OF REVIEWS & TESTIMONIALS BELOW:

http://www.fertilicare.org/forum/archive/index.php/t-898.html

CAPE FERTILITY CLINIC

Cape Fertility Clinic
Dr K Wiswedel, Dr S Heylen
Library Square,
2nd Floor,
Wilderness Rd,
Clairemont +
27 (021) 674-2088,
www.capefertility-clinic.co.za
*FORUM THREADS OF CAPE FERTILITY REVIEWS & TESTIMONIALS BELOW:
http://www.fertilicare.org/forum/showthread.php?10464-Cape-fertility-clinic
http://www.fertilityfriends.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=151137.0
http://www.fertilicare.org/forum/showthread.php?11356-Anyone-used-Cape-Fertility-Clinic-for-egg-donor-cycle

COST OF IVF AT CLINICS IN SOUTH AFRICA

Hi Everyone,I was just wondering.... I see so many of you go for IVF. When our FS told us what IVF costs I almost fainted.... How on earth are DH and I going to afford it if it comes to that????
JENNIE
ADVICE ON COSTS AND CLINICS AT LINK BELOW:
http://www.fertilicare.org/forum/archive/index.php/t-15126.html

Hi all Please can you some advise to someone who is new to this whole game - I rec'd my IVF programme and the cost is R 39 000.00 that we need to pay but no breakdown of how this amount is made up ? I am with DR R in Westville is this normal practice ith all FS ? They have said that this does includes from the time the programme starts till the day of ET all consults, theatre , bloods, drugs ,gynae & lab fees ) excl anaesthetist fee. My DH being an accountant wants to know what he is paying for ?:confused:
BREAK DOWN OF COSTS AT LINK BELOW
http://www.fertilicare.org/forum/archive/index.php/t-10022.html

PATIENT REVIEWS AND RECOMMENDATION S ON THE IVF CLINICS IN SOUTH AFRICA

All clinics and donor agencies make various claims but the people best suited from whom to seek advice on which ones to use are the ladies who were actually treated/serviced by them. Please see links to forums which have their opinions and recommendations. Some clinics/agencies consistently receive the highest ratings and therefore provide a reference point for intending patients.
FORUM LINKS:
http://www.health24.com/experts/archive/default.asp?postid=845172
http://www.fertilicare.org/forum/showthread.php?11356-Anyone-used-Cape-Fertility-Clinic-for-egg-donor-cycle
http://www.fertilicare.org/forum/showthread.php?15208-fertility-clinics-recommended-in-Joburg
http://www.fertilicare.org/forum/showthread.php?7036-Recommended-Fertility-Clinics
http://www.fertilicare.org/forum/showthread.php?11549-Fertility-clinic-doc-Gauteng-reviews
http://forums.fertilitycommunity.com/donor-issues-egg-sperm/2020202378-donor-eggs-92-success-rate-3-ivfs.html
http://www.network54.com/Forum/57451/thread/1314140571/Success+rates+in+South+Africa-
http://www.fertilicare.org/forum/archive/index.php/t-16471.html
http://www.fertilicare.org/forum/showthread.php?12352-Costs-of-IVF

C-A-R-E (CENTRE FOR ASSISTED REPRODUCTION AND ENDOCRINOLOGY)

Dr Ramdeo
21 Jan Hofmeyer Street,
Westville,
Durban
+27 (031) 267-7920,
http://www.careclinic.co.za/

SOUTH AFRICA IVF CLINICS

GENESIS REPRODUCTION CENTRE (AT KLOOF CLINIC)

Dr Pentz, Dr de Bruin
Kloof Hospital,
Room 111
Jochemus Street,
Erasmus Kloof,
Pretoria
+27 (012) 367-4363,
www.kloofmc.co.za
*FORUM THREAD OF GENESIS REVIEWS & TESTIMONIALS BELOW:
http://www.fertilicare.org/forum/showthread.php?14794-Kloof-fertility

PRETORIA EAST (IN ASSOCIATION WITH NORDICA) FERTILITY CLINIC

Dr Joubert, Dr Trouw
Pretoria East Hospital,
Room 19,
1st Floor Medical Centre ,
Garsfontein Rd, Pretoria East
+27 (012) 883-8854
http://www.ptafertilitycen.co.za/?page_id=5
*FORUM THREAD OF PRETORIA EAST/NORDICA REVIEWS & TESTIMONIALS BELOW:
http://forum.parent24.com/yaf_postst300_looking-for--ivf-buddies.aspx

STHEMBA FERTILITY CLINIC

Sthemba Fertility Centre
Akhona A. Gcilitshana, Embryologist
gcilitshanaa@sthembafertility.co.za
145a Kruger Street,
Rustenburg 0299
+ 27(0)14 59-0210,
www.sthembafertility.co.za

SANDTON FERTILITY CLINIC

Sandton Fertility Clinic
Dr Mohammed, Dr Faesen
173 Rivonia Rd,
Rochester Place,
D Block,
Ground Floor,
Johannesburg
+27 (011) 883-1776,
www.sandtonfertility.com
*FORUM THREAD FOR SANDTON REVIEWS & TESTIMONIALS BELOW:
http://www.ivfcost.net/ivf-cost/ivf-cost-at-sandton-fertility-centre-south-africa

GYNOMED CLINIC

Gynomed Clinic
Dr Giesteira, Dr Labuschagne, Dr Lindeque, Dr Potgieter, Dr Schulz
Wilgeheuwel Hospital,
Suite 11,
Amplifier Rd,
Radiokop,
Roodepoort
+27 (011) 796-1100,
www.gynomed.co.za
*FORUM THREADS FOR GYNOMED REVIEWS & TESTIMONIALS BELOW:
http://www.fertilicare.org/forum/showthread.php?4864-Anyone-with-Gynomed-Wilgeheuwel-Hosp
http://www.pampers.co.za/en_ZA/threadOverview/threadId/5189478

MEDFEM FERTILITY CLINIC

Dr A. Rodriques, Dr J van Schouwenburg, Dr J van Rensburg
1 Nursery St,
Peter Place,
Bryanston,
Johannesburg
+27 (011) 463-2244,
www.medfem.co.za
*FORUM THREAD FOR MEDFEM REVIEWS & TESTIMONIALS
http://www.fertilityfriends.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=263919.0
http://www.health24.com/experts/archive/default.asp?postid=1401017

BIO ART FERTILITY CENTRE

Dr M. Cassim, Dr Dasoo
Brenthurst Clinic,
West Wing, Upper Level.
4 Parklane,
Parktown, 2193,
Johannesburg
+27 (011) 484-5168,
www.bioartfertility.co.za
*FORUM THREAD OF BIO ART REVIEWS & TESTIMONIALS BELOW:
http://www.fertilicare.org/forum/showthread.php?17534-Calling-all-BIO-ART-ladies
http://www.fertilityfriends.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=276776.0

VITALAB FERTILITY CENTRE

Vitalab Fertility Clinic
Dr Volschenk, Dr Jacobsen, Dr Gobetz
59 Rivonia Rd,
Morningside,
Johannesburg
+27 (011) 640-5049,
www.vitalab.com
*FORUM THREAD FOR VITALAB REVIEWS & TESTIMONIALS BELOW:
http://www.fertilicare.org/forum/showthread.php?4380-Vitalab
https://www.inspire.com/groups/finding-a-resolution-for-infertility/discussion/help-fertility-treatment-in-south-africa/

LIFE HEALTHCARE (Hospitals & Fertility Services) ; IVF CLINICS IN SOUTH AFRICA

http://www.infertility-support.org.za/fertility_clinics.htm

Fertility facilities and services Overview

As many as one in five couples experience the frustration and sorrow of infertility. Most experts define infertility as not being able to get pregnant after at least one year of trying. Women who are able to get pregnant, but then have repeat miscarriages, are also regarded as infertile.Fertility units are based at the following Life Healthcare hospitals:

Click here to view synopsis of our fertility facilities and services.

Eastern Cape• Life St George’s Hospital – Port ElizabethGauteng• Life Birchmed Surgical Centre – Kempton Park• Life Brenthurst Clinic - Parktown, Johannesburg• Life Wilgeheuwel Hospital – Roodepoort• Life Wilgers Hospital – PretoriaWestern Cape• Life Kingsbury/Claremont Hospitals – Cape Town• Life Vincent Pallotti Hospital – Cape TownSpecialists at these units use advanced medical technology for a variety of treatments to assist patients in falling pregnant and experiencing the joy of parenthood. Treatments offered include ovulation induction, endoscopic surgery, hystero-scopic surgery, artificial insemination using husband's sperm (AIH), artificial insemination using donor sperm (AID), in vitro fertilisation (IVF), intracyto-plasmic sperm injection (ICSI), gamete intra-fallopian tube (GIFT), zygote intra-fallopian tube (ZIFT), oocyte donation (egg donor programme), surrogacy advice and assistance, pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD), semen analysis, apoptosis (DNA fragmentation) and vitrification (of embryos and oocytes).Supporting doctorsHospital Name Supporting doctorsEastern CapePort Elizabeth Fertility and Wellness Unit – based at Life St George’s Hospital Gynaecologist (reproductive medicine specialist)Dr P Dalmeyer 041 374 1134Dr D Botha 041 374 3974EmbryologistM Rijsdijk 041 374 8942W Schoeman 041 374 8942GautengA.R.T. Life Fertility based at Life Birchmed Surgical Centre Gynaecologist (reproductive medicine specialist)Dr Andre Aikman 011 976 3039EmbryologistDr C F Hoogendijk 011 391 3300Medical biological scientistDr C F Hoogendijk 011 391 3300Reproductive biologistDr C F Hoogendijk 011 391 3300Bioart Fertility Centre – based at Life Brenthurst Clinic Gynaecologist (reproductive medicine specialist)Dr MI Cassim 011 484 5119 / 5168Dr Y Dasoo 011 484 5119 / 5168EmbryologistN Bassa 011 484 5119E McDonald 011 484 5119Geneticist / PGD specialistS Madaree 011 484 5119Medical scientistE McDonald 011 484 5119J Lourens (consultant) 011 484 5119Reproductive biologistE McDonald 011 484 5119Infertility Clinic Gynomed – based at Life Wilgeheuwel Hospital GynaecologistsDr B Potgieter 011 796 1100Dr D Schulz 011 796 1100Dr E Wypkema 011 794 7710Dr G Labuschagne 011 796 1100Dr H Lindeque 011 796 1100Dr M Giesteira 011 796 1100Dr PM Engelbrecht 011 795 4192Dr D Packirisamy 011 795 1329Embryologists / infertility clinic / IVF laboratoryC Morgan 011 794 4996Wilgers Infertility Clinic – based at Life Wilgers Hospital Gynaecologist (reproductive medicine specialist)Dr Chris Niemandt 012 807 0232 / 21Dr Liz Radloff 012 807 1956Medical biological scientistC Van Zyl 012 807 8398EmbryologistC Van Zyl 012 807 8398Reproductive biologistC Van Zyl 012 807 8398Western CapeCape Fertility Clinic – based at Life Kingsbury/Claremont Hospitals Gynaecologist (reproductive medicine specialist)Dr S Heylen 021 674 2088Dr R Dhansay 021 674 2088Dr S Nosarka 021 674 2088Dr P le Roux 021 674 2088The Institute for Reproductive Medicine – based at Life Vincent Pallotti Hospital Fertility specialistsDr I Siebert 021 531 6999 / 021 938 4446Dr J van der Merwe 021 506 4083 / 021 531 6999Prof T Kruger 021 531 6999 / 021 938 4446

IVF CLINICS IN SOUTH AFRICA

GAUTENG
Vitalab Fertility Clinic
Dr Volschenk, Dr Jacobsen, Dr Gobetz
59 Rivonia Rd,
Morningside,
Johannesburg
+27 (011) 640-5049,
www.vitalab.com

Bio Art Fertility Centre
Dr M. Cassim, Dr Dasoo
Brenthurst Clinic,
West Wing, Upper Level.
4 Parklane,
Parktown, 2193,
Johannesburg
+27 (011) 484-5168,
www.bioartfertility.co.za

Medfem Clinic
Dr A. Rodriques, Dr J van Schouwenburg, Dr J van Rensburg
1 Nursery St,
Peter Place,
Bryanston,
Johannesburg
+27 (011) 463-2244,
www.medfem.co.za

Gynomed Clinic
Dr Giesteira, Dr Labuschagne, Dr Lindeque, Dr Potgieter, Dr Schulz Wilgeheuwel Hospital,
Suite 11, Amplifier Rd,
Radiokop,
Roodepoort
+27 (011) 796-1100,
www.gynomed.co.za

Sandton Fertility Clinic
Dr Mohammed, Dr Faesen
173 Rivonia Rd,
Rochester Place,
D Block, Ground Floor,
Johannesburg
+27 (011) 883-1776,
www.sandtonfertility.com

Sthemba Fertility Centre
Akhona A. Gcilitshana, Embryologist
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Pretoria East Fertility Clinic
Dr Joubert, Dr Trouw
Pretoria East Hospital,
Room 19, 1st Floor
Medical Centre ,
Garsfontein Rd,
Pretoria East
+27 (012) 883-8854

Genesis Reproductive Centre
Dr Pentz, Dr de Bruin
Kloof Hospital,
Room 111 Jochemus Street,
Erasmus Kloof, Pretoria
+27 (012) 367-4363,
www.kloofmc.co.za

INDEPENDENT SPECIALISTS
Dr Van Der Wat
Parklane Clinic
11 Park Lane Cnr,
Junction Ave 2nd Floor,
Park Town,
Johannesburg
+27 (011) 484-3700

Dr G. Dempers
Femina Clinic
460 Belvedere Rd, Arcadia, Pretoria+27 (012) 323-4011
Dr Niemandt Wilgers
Clinic Room 10,
Medi Centre,
Lynwood Rd, Willows,
Pretoria
+27 (012) 807-0232
SERVICES
Gift of Life egg donation Agency
Dawn Blank & Tami Sussman
Johannesburg,
Cape Town & Australia
+ 27 (021) 439 8823,
www.giftovlife.com

KWA-ZULU NATAL

C.A.R.E. (Centre for assisted reproduction and endocrinology)
Dr Ramdeo
21 Jan Hofmeyer Street,
Westville,
Durban
+27 (031) 267-7920,
www.careclinic.co.za

Nordica Fertility Clinic
Dr Barnard, Dr Naidoo
607 Kingsway,
Athlone Park,
Durban
+27 (031) 904-2592

LIFE Centre
Dr La Grange, Dr Thompson, Dr Morris
74 Rockdale , Westville,
Durban
+27 (031) 267-5870,
www.lifecentre.co.za

INDEPENDENT SPECIALISTS
Dr Hansen, Mr. Ernest Gabriel 082 411 7325
St Augustines Hospital
107 Chelmsford Rd, Berea, Durban
+27 (031) 202-7563

THE CAPE
Cape Fertility Clinic
Dr K Wiswedel, Dr S Heylen
Library Square, 2nd Floor,
Wilderness Rd,
Clairemont
+27 (021) 674-2088,
www.capefertility-clinic.co.za

Grootte Schuur Fertility Unit
Dr Dyer, Dr Matebse (consulting), Dr Matjila (consulting)
Groote Schuur Hospital,
Andrology Department,
Maternity Centre F Floor,
Anzio Rd, Observatory
+27 (021) 404-6027

Pan Lab Fertility Clinic
Dr De Villiers, Dr Hume
+27 (021) 930-4433
Panorama Medi Clinic
Room 118, Rothchild Boulevard, Parow

Tygerberg Infertility Clinic
Dr Kruger, Dr Van Der Merwe, Dr Siebert
+27 (021) 531-6999

Drs Avitas Inc.
Vincent Palloti Hospital, Park Street, Pinelands

Fertility & Wellness Centre
Port Elizabeth
Dr Dalmeyer, Dr Kriel, Dr Botha
St Georges Hospital,
Medical Suites,
Ground Floor,
The Stables, Port Elizabeth
+27 (041) 374-8942
SERVICES
Gift of Life egg donation Agency
Dawn Blank & Tami Sussman
Johannesburg, Cape Town & Australia
+ 27 (021) 439 8823,
www.giftovlife.com