Fertility clinics in Colombia, such as Reprotec Fertility Center in Bogotá, have been experiencing an increase in international patients, who require sophisticated infertility treatments such as in vitro or intrauterine fertilization, Intracytoplasmatic sperm injection (ICSI), Embryo Transfer, & Assisted Hatching, as well as cryopresrvation, egg donation, all practiced by European & N. American trained OB/GYNs.

These same infertility treatments in Panama are available in Bogota, Colombia for a more affordable price, with 21st century technology and specialists.

• clomifene and metformin
• artificial insemination
• egg and embryo donation
• frozen embryo treatment
• intrauterine insemination (IUI)
• in vitro fertilisation (IVF)
• surrogacy
• testicular sperm extraction
• intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)
• tubal litigation
• gamete intrafallopian transfer (GIFT)
• anueuploidy screening

Comparison of Infertility Treatment Costs
The average cost of infertility treatments in Panama is on average,  U$2000 more than in Colombia, where infertility centers such as Reprotec provide the same if not better quality of medical services.  This difference would cover the majority of travel fees if used in Colombia.

In addition to the cost of infertility treatments in Panama, couples must consider the price difference in lodging, transportation and food costs.  The logistical package available through partnerships with professional travel providers are more affordable in Colombia, when compared with the high costs of life in Panama City.  

After the process of a a full regiment of infertility treatments in Panama, the costs could be magnitudes greater than those of the same assisted reproductive technology in Colombia.  When considering the duration of the infertility treatment, the cost of lodging can be a considerable impediment.  Prices for hotels and general activities are more affordable in Colombia than in Panama, and this compliments with further savings towards the over-all package.

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Colombia has always been a leader in assisted reproductive technology in Latin America.  Cryotype vitrification in human oocytes was achieved earlier in Colombia than in other Latin American countries, and in vitro fertilization (IVF) in Colombia has been a formal aspect of the medical industry for many years. 

Many of Colombia's OB/GYNs & fertility center staff have international training and speak multiple languages.  An excellent example is Dr. Ricardo Rueda of Reprotec Fertility Center in Bogotá, Colombia, who has studied in various international medical institutions & presented at international assisted reproductive technology conferences in Latin America, Europe & the United States.  He is one of many quality fertility doctors available for international patients to contact for advice.  Colombia has always maintained a reputation for superiority in affordable assisted reproductive technology in Latin America. 
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A General Calendar Use of Assisted Reproductive Technology
A four to six week period spans most fertility treatment processes, beginning one month before the actual assisted reproductive technology cycle.  Each calendar is personal for each patient & couple.  Precise timing is found through the expertise of your fertility doctors and clinic, which is why results vary across international fertility centers.

1. The mid-luteal phase: start oral contraceptives or ovulation tracking
   
2. Begin hormone therapy or other treatment regiment
   

Assisted Reproductive Technology Cycle

1. An ultra sound will be taken on day two of the cycle
2. Ovarian stimulation commences with the use gonadotropins.  Your fertility doctor will decide which medication & dosage to use
   
3. Then your fertility expert will monitor follicular development through ultrasound, as well as serum hormone levels.
4. hCG will be administered at his point.
   
5. Oocyte retrieval is achieved transvaginally.
   
6. The embryo is then transferred
   
7. Progesterone supplementation is applied
   
8. A pregnancy test & hormonal studies are performed
   
9. Consultation & follow-up based on results

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