IVF treatment availability at Cayman Fertility Centre
| IVF at Cayman Fertility Centre - restrictions | |
|---|---|
| Woman maximum age | 49 |
| Single woman | Allowed |
| Same sex female couples | Allowed |
| HIV (female) | Not allowed |
| HIV (male) | Not allowed |
| HCV / HBV (female) | Not allowed |
| HCV / HBV (male) | Not allowed |
About Cayman Fertility Centre
Cayman Fertility Centre is a state-of-the-art IVF clinic located in Grand Cayman, specifically designed to offer top-notch fertility services. Opened in early 2019, this clinic serves patients from the Cayman Islands, the United States, and the northern Caribbean. Staffed by skilled professionals and equipped with the latest technology, the centre is committed to helping you fulfill your dream of parenthood. The facility features a modern laboratory, an operating theatre, a recovery suite, scan rooms, and consulting rooms, providing a comprehensive care environment.
Additionally, Cayman Fertility Centre is easily accessible with daily flights from major cities like New York, Miami, Chicago, Denver, Tampa, and Jamaica, making it an attractive choice for those combining treatment with a tranquil getaway. It’s noteworthy that the centre is related to Barbados Fertility Centre, the only clinic in the Caribbean to receive the prestigious Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation. This accolade highlights the stringent safety measures and world-class care standards that the Cayman Fertility Centre upholds.
Experience and Medical Staff at Cayman Fertility Centre
Dr. Moses Batwala, a gynecologist at Cayman Fertility Centre, completed his Obstetrics and Gynaecology Specialist Training in Leeds and Sheffield, UK. He became a member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (MRCOG) in 2009.
In 2010, Dr. Batwala began his specialized training in Subfertility and earned his Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in 2013, the same year he became a Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. That year, he also took on the role of Post CCT Research Fellow at the University of Oxford. His pursuit of further education continued with a Masters in Obstetrics and Gynaecology starting in 2014, focusing on fertility investigations and IVF treatments.
Active in the fertility field within the UK, Dr. Batwala is a member of the British Fertility Society (BFS). His commitment to research is demonstrated through his publication of peer-reviewed studies on various aspects of subfertility, including Pre-Genetic Screening (PGS). Dr. Batwala’s extensive experience, passionate commitment, and steadfast dedication make him a key asset to the team at Cayman Fertility Center.
Kenneth Walker has been an IVF laboratory supervisor since 1993 and took on the role of IVF Technical Supervisor in 2000. By 2010, he had become a certified Embryo Laboratory Director. With almost thirty years of experience as a senior embryologist in IVF, he looks forward to helping the clinic’s patients achieve parenthood.
Dawn Davidson is a specialist in women’s health who initially started her career in the antepartum unit. Her interest in infertility and IVF led her to switch to working in IVF since 1993. Over the years, she has accumulated substantial experience, including her recent positions at Abington Reproductive Medicine and Penn Fertility Care. Her daily clinical responsibilities are diverse, including tasks such as drawing blood, preparing sperm, performing intrauterine inseminations, and providing essential support during egg retrieval and embryo transfer procedures.
English is the official language spoken by all staff members.
IVF Costs at Cayman Fertility Centre
The Cayman Fertility Centre offers a range of fertility treatments. The cost for an IVF cycle, which includes a day 3 fresh transfer is EUR 6,250 (USD 6,750). The ICSI procedure is priced at EUR 7,407 (USD 8,000). Additional treatments like Assisted Hatching and the Blastocyst Fee are each priced at $550, translating to around €508 for both services.
Preimplantation Genetic Testing is available at $3,060, or roughly €2,831. This price covers the analysis of up to four embryos, with any additional embryo tested at EUR 277 (USD 300) per embryo, which is payable to the third-party genetics laboratory conducting the analysis.
A Frozen Embryo Transfer cycle, which includes thawing, transfer, and assisted hatching, is listed at EUR 1,620 (USD 1,750). For egg donation, the cost varies depending on whether the donor is known or anonymous. The fee for a known donor ICSI cycle is EUR 8,796 (USD 9,500) and for an anonymous donor, the cost is EUR 9,953 (USD 10,750).
Their donor egg program primarily offers “anonymous” donation, meaning you won’t meet the donor. Instead, you’ll be provided with details about the donor’s characteristics to ensure a good match. Sometimes, a close friend or family member might volunteer to donate their eggs, known as a “known donor” situation. While they support the use of known donors, it is required that these donors undergo the same comprehensive medical testing and preliminary screening as anonymous donors to ensure your safety.
Patients looking to use frozen donor eggs can expect to pay $8,500, approximately €7,864, while an Egg Freezing Cycle is priced at $5,500 or about €5,088.
Regarding refunds, if no follicles develop prior to egg retrieval for IVF, the refund is $4,250 (€3,932) and for ICSI, it is $5,250 (€4,857). A cancelled cycle prior to egg collection incurs a fee of EUR 1,620 (USD 1,750). If no embryo transfer occurs, a refund of $750, or around €693, is provided.
Storage fees for embryos are $350 for the first year (approximately €324) and $675 per additional year (about €625). The same annual fee of $675 (€625) applies for the storage of eggs or sperm.
For sperm-related services, an Artificial Insemination (IUI) cycle costs $750 (€693), and sperm freezing is priced at $550 (€508).
It’s important for patients to note that these prices are subject to change and payments are due prior to each treatment cycle. The costs cover all medical consultations, egg retrieval, operating room, embryology fees, and monitoring ultrasounds during the IVF cycle. However, medication, pre-cycle blood tests, and counselor fees are not included in these prices.
| Basic IVF packages cost at Cayman Fertility Centre | |
|---|---|
| Intrauterine insemination (IUI) | €692 ($750) includes ultrasound monitoring |
| Artificial insemination with donor (AID) | TBC |
| IVF with own eggs | €6,250 ($6,750) |
| Egg donation IVF | from €7,895 ($8547) |
| Embryo donation | €4,750 |
| Egg freezing | €5,108 ($5,530) |
| Sperm donation | N/A |
| ROPA | N/A |
| Surrogacy | N/A |
Sperm Donation
Cayman Fertility Centre does not operate its own sperm donor database. Instead, they assist by providing contact details for various sperm banks that facilitate sperm shipment to the Cayman Islands. The costs associated with acquiring donor sperm are handled directly with the selected sperm bank.
IVF Add-ons and Other Costs
| Other IVF techniques costs at Cayman Fertility Centre | |
|---|---|
| Medical consultation (doctor) | included |
| Donor sperm | N/A |
| Sperm freezing | €623 ($675) annual storage fee |
| Embryo Monitoring (e.g. Embryoscope) | N/A |
| Blastocyst culture | €507 ($550) |
| PGT-A / PGS genetic embryo testing | €2,826($3,060) includes testing of up to 4 embryos |
| Embryo freezing and storage for 1 year | €253 ($275) |
| FET - Frozen Embryo Transfer | €1,388 ($1,500) includes thawing, transfer, and assisted hatching |
At Cayman Fertility Clinic, a range of holistic treatments is offered to complement their thorough care strategy. These services, including acupuncture, are tailored to align with individual fertility cycles. A package consisting of four sessions, specifically designed to coincide with a patient’s cycle, is available for EUR 370 (USD 400). These holistic approaches are designed to improve the overall well-being of patients and enhance the effectiveness of the medical treatments provided, aiming to achieve optimal results in your fertility journey.
Cayman Fertility Centre – Location
The Cayman Islands are easily accessible with daily flights from New York, Miami, Chicago, Denver, Tampa, and Jamaica. Additionally, there are direct flights from numerous airports across the USA. As a commonwealth country, travelers from other commonwealth nations do not require visas to enter the Cayman Islands.