The average age in which people get married in Western society has been steadily increasing for decades, standing now at 28 for men and 27 for women, with many people waiting until their mid 30s before tying the not. This trend has led to a new common and often emotionally painful reality for many people ? difficulty having children. Although new advances in fertility medicine such as IVF, offer hope to couples who want to start a family, the cost can be prohibitive.



IVF in the USA generally costs at least 10 thousand USD, plus medicine and tests. Considering that multiple increments of treatment are often required before a successful pregnancy is established, the total costs for full fertility treatment can be crippling for young couples just starting out in life.

All of this has given way to a new trend: Fertility Tourism. Many couples now elect to get fertility treatment in countries where the cost is about a third of what they would pay at home. One leading medical tourism website, VisitandCare.com, allows people seeking fertility treatment to compare the costs of treatment at facilities in different countries, as well as gather information on international accreditations that the clinics or hospitals may have.

visitandcare.com user's can request online price quotes for IVF, TESE and other fertility treatments by adding the procedures to a virtual ?cart?, similar to the traditional online buying experience for books and CDs. Users than choose among hospital and clinics in selected countries, and are e-mailed the prices for the selected procedures, as well as ?Doctor's Notes? from the physician in charge that describe treatment or give information about other expected costs such as medicine and tests.

The length of the treatment depends on many factors, including whether any preparation work is done in the home country before traveling, whether or not the woman is still menstruating, and how many menstrual cycles in which the fertility treatment is administered are required before establishing a successful pregnancy. Should the treatments require a short visit or extended stay, VisitandCare.com provides hotel accommodation located close to the hospital, at discounted rates.

www.visitandcare.com currently offers fertility treatment in Turkey, Cyprus, India and Argentina, at seven different hospitals and clinics.