Money and what is included
- What is the total written cost for my proposed treatment, and which items are excluded?
- Are medications, ICSI, diagnostic tests, genetic testing, and embryo storage included?
- What happens financially if retrieval is cancelled or embryo transfer is postponed?
- Is there a separate fee for a future frozen embryo transfer or storage renewal?
Medical decision-making and success claims
- Which treatment options are appropriate to discuss for my situation?
- How does your clinic report live birth rates, and are they per retrieval, intended retrieval, or transfer?
- How are your success figures broken down by age and egg source, when appropriate?
- Who will perform or supervise procedures, and what credentials and laboratory standards can I verify?
Travel and continuity of care
- Can my initial testing or scans be performed near home?
- What is the reasonable range of dates I may need in Colombia?
- What are the arrangements for a companion and transport after sedation?
- Who handles unexpected symptoms and medical concerns, including after I return home?
Before choosing a provider
Compare responses, not just polished websites. Strong providers can explain uncertainty, clinical tradeoffs, patient selection, and what their prices do not include. For U.S. success statistics, the CDC’s guide to interpreting IVF success rates explains why different denominators cannot simply be compared.
Before you decide: Discuss any treatment decisions, travel restrictions, and plans for follow-up care with a qualified fertility specialist. This guide does not provide medical advice or a treatment quote.