Originally Posted By Sharron

My sister in law saw something about it on tv, and was trying to tell me but couldn't remember all of it. We have been trying to have a baby for 5 years, but didn't think we could afford $10,000 for 1 try of IVF, but the free IVF is interesting. You donate half of your eggs retreived to a couple, and they will pay for your IVF. If anyone has anymore details about this or has done it, please let me know. I was also told to contact a fertility clinic and get more info, but haven't done that yet.
Thanks,
Sharron ( ONEXPLORER@aol.com )

Originally Posted By Angie

My reply is more of a question than a response. I have not heard of that either, but I am definitely interested. If you have retrieved more information since the date on your e-mail--PLEASE, PLEASE send it to us. We have been trying to have a baby for 91/2 years, been through surgeries, and we've been told this is our only hope!! Please share so our hopes can help many dreams come true!!

Angie
pajcoley@aol.com

Originally Posted By bipo

I haven't heard of free but University Hospitals in Cleveland, OH has a program that is $7000 and if you donate eggs they reduce it to $4000.

Originally Posted By LAURIE

I HAVE DONATED MY EGGS TO 5 INFERTILE COUPLES AND 4 OF THEM HAVE HAD SUCCESSFUL PREGNANCIES. NOW I AM READY TO HAVE A BABY AND CANNOT REALLY AFFORD TO GO THROUGH THE PROCEDURE IF THERE IS A PROGRAM LIKE THIS OUT THERE I WOULD REALLY LIKE TO KNOW.

Originally Posted By jessie

I would also like to know about this. Please send the info to me also. We have been trying for 2 years to have a baby.

Originally Posted By amy

I haven't. But there are 2 doctors in Springville Utah area that have a 60% success rate the 1st time and charge $6000. If that doesn't take, they will do it again for $3500 with a 75%. I have looked at the University of Utah (Suppose to be excellent) and University Nevada - Reno and they both cost $10,000 the first time. We ended up adopting because we were gauranteed a baby for our money. He is 7 months old and the joy of our lives! Good luck to you!

Originally Posted By LOGOLD

I too, would love to know more about this "free" IVF. We have one daughter and have been trying for over 3 years for #2.

Originally Posted By Evie

We too adopted, and it is the best thing we ever did. However, I am curious about the two doctors in Springville, Utah with the high success rate. Do you know how I can find them? Thanks. I wish you years of joy with that little seven month old. Congratulations.

Originally Posted By IVF success & cost info...

Their is a Doctor in FT Lauderdale, Fl at the Fertility Institute of Ft Lauderdale (flafertilityinstitute.com) Who did my IVF and out 7 couples who had the procedure I heard 6 of them were successful. The cost is aprox $7000 for the egg retevial and embroyo transfer, another $800 to freeze the remaining embroyos. If IVF does not work you can transfer additional embroyos for approx $800. It worked for me the 1st try. Good Luck too all!!

Originally Posted By Cathy Woodhouse

Please let me know if you hear anything. I have tried artificial insemination and had also tried for three years. E-mail: cjwoodhouse@mneye.com. Thanks

Originally Posted By KIM STACY

I WOULD LOVE TO KNOW OF ANY INFORMATION YOU FIND OUT. I HAVE BEEN TRYING FOR 9 YEARS FOR A BABY AND THEY CAN NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. OUR ONLY OPTION IS INVITRO. WE DID AS MUCH AS WE COULD AFFORD AND STOPPED AFTER INTERUTERIAN INSEMINATION. I DO NOT HAVE E-MAIL YET BUT MY ADDRESS IS PO BOX 1679, EUREKA, MT 59917. THANK YOU SO MUCH - GOOD LUCK I HOPE YOU ARE ABLE TO HAVE YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE. GOD BLESS!

Originally Posted By Ne mrs.

I have heard of clinics doing it in Canada,(i know a long ways away) so it isn't unheard of. I would like to know of any clinics who actually do the cost sharing. We would love to help out another couple who would like to help out this couple.
my email is cknelson@hamilton.net
Thank you and good luck to everyone.

Originally Posted By Diane

yup, go to www.ivfcanada.com
It's called anyonomous egg donation. I found the link on another board. it sounds great. you donate half your eggs, and the other couple absorbs the cost of ivf, meds, travel & accomadations. sounds to good to be true but a girl on another site is starting the plimanary test. It sounds like it's ligit. I guess there is a 6 month waiting list for women wanting doner eggs.

Diane

Originally Posted By nellie

this is something to give serious thought to, what if your own ivf cycle doesnt work but the donor does? in the states they sell eggs. in canada it is illegal to do so. this is a legal way around egg selling. but if you are willing to donate half of your eggs it is a great opportunity to get the treatment that we should be entitled to anyways.

Originally Posted By Rainie

The Veteran Hospitals help pay some treatments.

I also have pcos my infertility specialist in
St. Louis MO. there are treatments available to get pregnant first and and safest treatment is IVF. Best way to search for specialist is contact you closest metropolitan city find in phone book for the specialist. also check with all the university hopitals.

I am a military veteran and the womans clinic have a lot of referral information and they pay part of my treatments. even if your not a veteran call the woman's clinic or the womans social worker office for info.

Book stores have info on pcos mainly on diet to help control the symtoms.

Good luck and email me with any questions or if you just need a sounding board from the stress.

Rainie
email raindrops_72654@yahoo.com