For millions of American couples, the cost of IVF is the single biggest barrier to starting a family. Sultan GHC connects U.S. patients with JCI-accredited fertility centers in India and Türkiye offering world-class IVF, ICSI, PGT-A, donor egg IVF, egg freezing, and ERA — at 80–87% less than U.S. prices, with verified success rates and full care coordination.
What U.S. couples save — IVF abroad
1 IVF Cycle (own eggs)
$15K–$30K
$2K–$4K
Save ~85%Donor Egg IVF
$25K–$50K
$3.5K–$6.5K
Save ~87%PGT-A (up to 8 embryos)
$3K–$6K
$800–$2K
Save ~70%Egg Freezing
$10K–$20K
$1.5K–$3.5K
Save ~83%Sources: RESOLVE National Infertility Association (U.S. 2024) · JCI partner center rates (India 2025)
Sultan GHC requests and shares verified embryo transfer success rates from each partner center before you commit.
All partner centers comply with India's ART (Regulation) Act 2021 — the country's national fertility law covering donor programs and patient rights.
Day 5 blastocyst culture (instead of Day 3 cleavage stage) is standard at partner centers — allowing better embryo selection.
Cycle timing, visa, hospital, accommodation, embryo transport coordination, and telemedicine follow-up after your return home.
Whether you've been trying to conceive for months or years — or are simply exploring options — our fertility specialists assess each case individually and recommend the least invasive, most effective path.
From basic IUI to advanced PGT-M genetic testing — partner centers offer the full spectrum of assisted reproductive technology at a fraction of U.S. costs.
Standard IVF involves ovarian stimulation with injectable gonadotrophins (FSH), egg retrieval under IV sedation, fertilisation in the laboratory, 3 or 5-day embryo culture to blastocyst stage, and fresh or frozen embryo transfer. The most established ART treatment globally. Blastocyst culture (Day 5) is used at all partner centers — improves selection of the best embryo for transfer.
A single sperm is injected directly into each mature egg using a fine glass needle under high magnification. Standard practice for male factor infertility, prior fertilisation failure, or very few eggs retrieved. Used in combination with standard IVF and available at all partner centers. Adds $300–$600 to IVF cost in India.
Transfer of previously cryopreserved (vitrified) embryos in a natural or medicated cycle. Increasingly preferred over fresh transfer — allows the endometrium to recover from stimulation, improves synchrony, and enables PGT-A results before transfer. FET cycle in India costs $500–$1,500 (not including embryo storage). Requires only 5–8 days in India.
Biopsy of 5–8 cells from Day 5 blastocyst embryos, followed by Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) to identify chromosomally normal (euploid) embryos for transfer. Reduces miscarriage risk and improves implantation rates — particularly for women over 35, recurrent miscarriage, or recurrent implantation failure. Cost India: $800–$2,000 for up to 8 embryos vs $3,000–$6,000 U.S.
Custom genetic probe designed for a specific single-gene disorder (cystic fibrosis, BRCA1/2, sickle cell disease, beta-thalassemia, Huntington's, spinal muscular atrophy). Requires a 6–8 week probe preparation phase before the IVF cycle. Available at select partner genetics laboratories in India. Cost: $1,500–$4,000 India vs $5,000–$12,000 U.S.
IVF using eggs from an anonymous, screened, and ART Act-compliant donor — recommended for diminished ovarian reserve, premature ovarian insufficiency, poor past IVF egg quality, or advanced age. Donor undergoes full genetic screening, AMH testing, and infectious disease panel. Success rate: 55–70% per transfer regardless of recipient age. India cost: $3,500–$6,500 vs $25,000–$50,000 U.S.
Elective fertility preservation for women not yet ready to conceive, and medical fertility preservation before chemotherapy, radiation, or gynaecological surgery. Vitrification (flash-freezing) ensures high egg survival rates on thaw (80–90%). India cost: $1,500–$3,500 including all medications. Annual storage: $150–$300.
Processed sperm is placed directly into the uterine cavity at the time of ovulation — with or without mild ovarian stimulation (Clomid, letrozole). First-line treatment for mild male factor, cervical mucus issues, or unexplained infertility in younger women. India cost: $200–$500 per cycle vs $1,500–$4,000 U.S.
Genomic analysis of a timed endometrial biopsy to identify the personalised window of implantation — used for women with ≥2 failed embryo transfers with good-quality embryos. Shifts transfer timing to the exact receptive window identified for that individual. India cost: $200–$500 vs $800–$1,200 U.S.
For men with azoospermia (no sperm in ejaculate) — testicular sperm extraction (TESE) or microsurgical TESE (microTESE) under anaesthesia to retrieve sperm directly from testicular tissue for ICSI. India cost: $1,000–$3,000 vs $5,000–$15,000 U.S. Often combined with ICSI in the same IVF cycle.
Many fertility specialists recommend a hysteroscopy before IVF to assess and treat intrauterine pathology — polyps, fibroids, septum, adhesions — that could impair implantation. Hysteroscopy in India costs $600–$2,000 vs $3,000–$10,000 U.S. Sultan GHC can coordinate gynaecological hysteroscopy and the first IVF cycle in a single trip to India.
For women with PCOS or irregular cycles — oral medications (letrozole, clomiphene) or low-dose injectable FSH to trigger ovulation, monitored via serial ultrasound and blood hormone levels. First-line before IUI or IVF. Can be initiated remotely with monitoring via local clinic in the U.S. and timed trip to India for IUI or egg retrieval.
Not sure which treatment is right for you?
Many couples don't need IVF as a first step. Sultan GHC's fertility team reviews your diagnosis and recommends the least invasive, most cost-effective path — starting with IUI or ovulation induction where appropriate, and moving to IVF only when clinically indicated. Share your AMH, FSH, semen analysis, and previous treatment history for a personalised assessment.
From your first enquiry to your pregnancy test — Sultan GHC coordinates every stage so you can focus on what matters most.
Share your AMH, FSH, antral follicle count (AFC), semen analysis, and previous IVF records with Sultan GHC. Our fertility specialist reviews your case and recommends the most appropriate protocol and center — within 24–48 hours, free of charge.
Baseline blood tests (AMH, FSH, LH, E2, prolactin, thyroid, infectious disease panel) can be done at your local lab in the U.S. Semen analysis and baseline ultrasound can be done locally or in India. Sultan GHC coordinates the timing with your menstrual cycle.
Injectable FSH medications are self-administered daily at home or in India under the fertility nurse's guidance. Monitoring scans and blood tests are done every 2–3 days at the partner hospital. Stimulation typically lasts 10–14 days.
A 20–30 minute procedure under IV sedation — a fine needle is guided via transvaginal ultrasound to retrieve mature eggs from follicles. No incision required. Most patients rest for 2–4 hours and return to hotel the same day.
Eggs are fertilised with sperm via ICSI or standard IVF. Embryos are cultured for 3 or 5 days. Day 5 blastocyst culture allows better selection. PGT-A biopsy is done on Day 5 if planned.
Fresh transfer: a catheter places 1–2 embryos into the uterus on Day 19–21 (no anaesthesia required). Or embryos are cryopreserved (vitrified) for a future FET — allowing PGT-A results to arrive and endometrium to recover.
Blood hCG pregnancy test 12–14 days after transfer. Results shared remotely. Positive: early viability scan at 6–7 weeks. All follow-up ultrasounds and blood tests can be done with your OB/GYN in the U.S. Sultan GHC provides a full medical summary and telemedicine coordination.
U.S. figures from RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association (2024) and ASRM published data. India and Türkiye from JCI-accredited partner center published rates (2025). All figures include medications unless stated.
| Treatment |  USA — Self-Pay |  India |  Türkiye | Save (India) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IVF (1 fresh cycle, own eggs) | $15,000–$30,000 | $2,000–$4,000 | $3,000–$6,000 | ~85% |
| ICSI (add-on to IVF) | $1,500–$3,000 | $300–$600 | $400–$800 | ~80% |
| FET — Frozen Embryo Transfer | $5,000–$10,000 | $500–$1,500 | $800–$2,000 | ~85% |
| PGT-A (up to 8 embryos) | $3,000–$6,000 | $800–$2,000 | $1,200–$2,800 | ~70% |
| PGT-M (single gene disease) | $5,000–$12,000 | $1,500–$4,000 | $2,500–$5,500 | ~72% |
| Donor Egg IVF (full cycle) | $25,000–$50,000 | $3,500–$6,500 | $5,000–$9,000 | ~87% |
| Egg Freezing (elective) | $10,000–$20,000 | $1,500–$3,500 | $2,000–$4,500 | ~83% |
| IUI (per cycle) | $1,500–$4,000 | $200–$500 | $350–$800 | ~87% |
| ERA (endometrial receptivity test) | $800–$1,200 | $200–$500 | $300–$700 | ~65% |
| MicroTESE (sperm retrieval) | $5,000–$15,000 | $1,000–$3,000 | $1,500–$4,500 | ~80% |
| Hysteroscopy (pre-IVF) | $3,000–$10,000 | $600–$2,000 | $800–$2,500 | ~80% |
| IVF Medications (1 cycle, FSH etc.) | $4,000–$8,000 | $800–$2,000 | $1,200–$2,800 | ~75% |
All figures approximate. Actual costs vary by clinic, protocol, and number of embryos. Request a personalised cost estimate from Sultan GHC. Full India cost savings →
Most fertility specialists recommend planning for 2–3 IVF cycles to achieve a pregnancy, particularly for women over 37. In the U.S., 3 cycles cost $45,000–$90,000+ — often not covered by insurance. In India, 3 cycles cost $6,000–$12,000. A couple who travels to India for three IVF cycles pays less than the cost of a single cycle in the U.S., with the added benefit of a more personalised, less rushed treatment environment.
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Surrogacy in India — Legal Position (2021)
India's Surrogacy (Regulation) Act 2021 restricts surrogacy to altruistic arrangements exclusively for Indian citizens (close relative surrogates only). Commercial surrogacy and surrogacy for foreign nationals are not legally available in India. Sultan GHC does not facilitate, promote, or arrange surrogacy of any kind. U.S. patients interested in gestational carrier arrangements should work with a licensed U.S. fertility attorney and a U.S.-based surrogacy agency. Sultan GHC can coordinate the IVF component (egg retrieval, embryo creation, and cryopreservation) in India if required as part of a U.S. gestational carrier program.
Surrogacy in Türkiye — Legal Position
Surrogacy is not legally recognized in Türkiye. Turkish law does not provide a legal framework for surrogacy arrangements — neither commercial nor altruistic surrogacy is available to Turkish nationals or foreign nationals under Turkish law. Sultan GHC does not facilitate, promote, or arrange surrogacy in Türkiye. U.S. patients seeking gestational carrier arrangements should consult a licensed U.S. fertility attorney and a U.S.-based surrogacy agency. Sultan GHC can coordinate IVF-related procedures (egg retrieval, embryo creation, and cryopreservation) in Türkiye as part of a broader fertility plan where legally appropriate.
Recommended Pre-IVF Workup? Coordinate Surgery in the Same Trip.
Many patients are advised to address fibroids, uterine septum, polyps, or endometriosis before their first embryo transfer. Sultan GHC can schedule a hysteroscopy or laparoscopic procedure at a partner hospital immediately before your IVF cycle — in the same trip, reducing total travel time and cost. See Obstetrics & Gynaecology →
Share your AMH, FSH, semen analysis, and previous IVF records. Our fertility specialist reviews your case within 24–48 hours and recommends the right center, protocol, and cost estimate — free of charge.
All information shared with Sultan GHC is handled with strict confidentiality.
Fibroids, endometriosis, uterine septum — pre-IVF surgical workup
Male infertility — microTESE, varicocelectomy, and sperm retrieval
Fertility preservation before chemotherapy or radiation
Robotic myomectomy and gynaecological surgery before IVF
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Honest answers to the questions American patients ask most — verified, patient-friendly, and based on current data.
IVF in the U.S.: $15,000–$30,000 per cycle including medications (RESOLVE 2024). India: $2,000–$4,000 all-in — saving 80–87%. Medications cost 60–75% less in India too. A couple needing 3 IVF cycles in India pays approximately the same as 1 cycle in the U.S.
Leading JCI-accredited fertility centers in India report: ~40–55% clinical pregnancy rate per fresh transfer (under 35), ~35–45% (age 35–37), ~25–35% (age 38–40), ~15–25% (over 40 own eggs). Donor egg IVF: 55–70% per transfer regardless of recipient age. Broadly comparable to U.S. CDC NASS averages. Sultan GHC shares verified outcome data from partner centers before you commit.
Donor egg IVF in the U.S.: $25,000–$50,000. India: $3,500–$6,500 (including donor egg retrieval, ICSI, and fresh transfer) — saving 85–90%. Donors are anonymous, ART Act-compliant, genetically screened. Success rate: 55–70% per transfer.
PGT-A screens embryos for chromosomal abnormalities before transfer — recommended for women 35+, recurrent miscarriage, or recurrent implantation failure. India: $800–$2,000 for up to 8 embryos vs $3,000–$6,000 U.S. PGT-M for single gene diseases: $1,500–$4,000 India vs $5,000–$12,000 U.S.
Yes. Egg freezing in India: $1,500–$3,500 including all medications vs $10,000–$20,000 U.S. Annual storage: $150–$300 India vs $600–$1,500 U.S. Vitrification (flash-freezing) used at all partner centers — 80–90% egg survival on thaw.
Fresh IVF cycle: 14–20 days in India (stimulation → retrieval → transfer). FET (frozen embryo transfer): 5–8 days only. Many couples plan the stimulation phase at home and fly to India for the egg retrieval and transfer — Sultan GHC coordinates exact timing with your cycle.
Yes — PCOS is one of the most commonly treated causes of infertility via IVF. India's centers have extensive PCOS protocol expertise (antagonist, low-dose, Lupron trigger) to minimize OHSS risk while maximizing egg yield. Many PCOS cases are first tried on ovulation induction (letrozole) or IUI before IVF.
ERA (Endometrial Receptivity Analysis) identifies your personalized implantation window via endometrial biopsy + genomic analysis — used for ≥2 failed embryo transfers with good embryos. India: $200–$500 vs $800–$1,200 U.S. Available at Milann, Nova IVF, and Cloudnine centers.
No. India's Surrogacy (Regulation) Act 2021 restricts surrogacy to altruistic arrangements for Indian citizens (close relatives only). Commercial surrogacy and surrogacy for foreign nationals are not legally available in India. Sultan GHC does not facilitate surrogacy arrangements. Patients seeking gestational carrier services should consult U.S. fertility attorneys and U.S.-based surrogacy agencies.
Yes — for heterosexual married couples under India's ART Act 2021. Donor sperm IUI: $300–$800 per cycle India. Donor sperm IVF: $2,500–$4,000 plus donor fee. Donors undergo full genetic and infectious disease screening at ART Act-compliant sperm banks. Single women and same-sex couples are not permitted under current law — Sultan GHC provides full legal guidance before any planning begins.
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