ART: Assisted Reproductive Technology

ART or IVF in Tunisia

Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART), also known by the inaccurate term IVF, is a medical branch offering solutions and treatments to help infertile couples become parents after unsuccessful attempts at natural conception. Infertility is diagnosed when, despite a year of cohabitation with regular, unprotected sexual intercourse, pregnancy does not occur. Sterility represents a definitive and irreversible state for a couple wishing to have a child. This term can only be used when all possibilities of reproduction have been exhausted or in case of failure of all medical treatment. ART or IVF offers various solutions and techniques to increase the chances of conception, for both women and men.

What you need to know before starting

ART requires significant preparation. The fertility specialist gynecologist must first study the couple’s file to identify the causes of infertility. The doctor may request a series of examinations and investigations before performing an ART cycle in Tunisia. Once the ART cycle is confirmed, the couple, in collaboration with Tunisia Destination Santé, can plan their ART stay in Tunisia.

Diagnosis and preparation of the infertile couple for an ART cycle are carried out on both partners. Indeed, infertility is of female origin in one third of cases, male in one third of cases. It is shared in the last third. 10 to 15% of couples will experience difficulties conceiving. In sub-Saharan Africa, this rate reaches 25%. Once the diagnosis is established by our team of specialists led by Dr Mahmoud KHAROUF and the indication of ART is specified, Tunisia Destination Santé through its specialist team will offer you the ART technique best suited to your couple.

ART in Tunisia: What is it?

ART includes several techniques: Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) offers various possibilities such as intrauterine insemination (IUI), in-vitro fertilization (IVF) classic or with intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI). In IVF, sperm is collected by ejaculation or by testicular biopsy, while previously selected frozen oocytes, spermatozoa or embryos can also be used. Fill out the online ART form and as soon as we receive your medical file, our infertility treatment specialist at Tunisia Destination Santé will carefully examine it. We will then guide you through the steps to follow for your couple and inform you if any additional information is needed for your file.

ART in Tunisia: What you need to know before starting

ART requires significant preparation. To optimize the chances of success of an ART cycle in Tunisia, the fertility specialist gynecologist must begin by carefully studying the couple’s case in order to determine the causes of their infertility. To this end, numerous examinations and investigations will be necessary. Once the ART cycle is confirmed, the couple, in collaboration with Tunisia Destination Santé, can plan their stay in Tunisia.

How does ART in Tunisia proceed?

Depending on the diagnosis, the couple should plan a 15-20 day stay in Tunisia. After an initial consultation with the fertility specialist, the patient will begin an IVF protocol indicated by the specialist. The egg retrieval and transfer will take place at the largest IVF center in Africa. If all goes as planned, the patient will be pregnant in two weeks. The majority of couples choose to stay in a furnished apartment in order to reduce the costs of their stay. Tunisia Destination Santé can assist you in organizing the entire medical stay.

What are the post-operative procedures for Assisted Reproductive Technology in Tunisia?

When talking about an ART cycle, it is important to emphasize that all interventions are outpatient. This means that the couple can quickly resume their usual activities without needing to be hospitalized. However, if the first attempt is unsuccessful, some couples may choose to extend their stay to try a second time with fresh or frozen embryos. The second ART attempt will therefore cost less.

What is the outcome of Assisted Reproductive Technology in Tunisia?

When the woman becomes pregnant after an ART cycle, it is essential that she consult her gynecologist upon her return home. Pregnancy is a precious moment and any negligence on the part of the couple can have serious consequences. The Tunisia Destination Santé team will remain at your disposal for better post-operative follow-up.

IUI, IVF, ICSI: Which one to choose?

Depending on the ART file, the fertility specialist gynecologist will recommend a simple Intrauterine Insemination IUI, an In Vitro Fertilization IVF or an ICSI. Today, if an IUI or IVF cycle does not yield results, the doctor may recommend ICSI. This is why, if the woman is older, it is very likely that the specialist will recommend an ICSI cycle which has better efficiency than other techniques.

Contact and quote request for ART

If you wish to have IVF abroad and are looking for a serious and experienced agency to organize your stay in Tunisia, count on Tunisia Destination Santé. Our experts are at your disposal to guide you and assist you through all the steps. We accompany you step by step in the preparation of your file and the planning of your trip. Do not hesitate to contact us for more information and a free, non-binding quote.