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As the saying goes, too many cooks in the kitchen can spoil the broth. So too can multiple third parties being in charge of your IVF care spoil the experience, adding unnecessary costs, miscommunication, confusion, and stress. All things you don’t need as you go through a deeply personal and emotional time.
When it comes to choosing the right IVF clinic for you, we often talk about selecting one based on reviews, area code, costs, and the range of care provided. In this article, we will look at the benefits of choosing an IVF clinic that not only offers high-quality solutions but also takes extra care of your experience by offering an integrative approach to your IVF journey.
When it comes to starting IVF, especially when choosing to look at solutions abroad, nothing can be more stressful than trying to get all of your communication on treatments, appointments, and care plans agreed upon by multiple providers (not to mention the ever-expanding costs associated with each one).
Choosing a clinic with an integrated IVF approach means all parts of your fertility care are managed under one roof. For example, Alicante-based IVF clinic UR Vistahermosa prides itself on not outsourcing its services. Based in the area’s main hospital, the team is made up of Andrology, Embryology, Urology, Nutrition, and Psychology departments to provide all-around care for patients. Due to its hospital setting, the clinic is also able to offer around-the-clock care and the reassurance that medical emergencies can be tended to.
Choosing an IVF clinic that provides an integrated approach offers reassurance throughout the experience. By having seamless, multidisciplinary teams oversee your care, you can trust that nothing is likely to be miscommunicated and that clinical and administrative errors will be minimized. You can also access in-house genetic testing and laboratory services, often getting faster results.
UR Vistahermosa is a popular IVF clinic for UK patients seeking fertility help abroad. The clinic has more than 40 years of experience, offering a range of in-house fertility treatments for women up to the age of 50, including: IVF, IUI, egg donation, and the ROPA method.
We spoke with Salomé López, International Development Manager at UR Vistahermosa, who offered insight into the clinic’s integrative approach.
“By having all your care under one roof, you avoid the need to liaise with multiple providers; offering you stronger data confidentiality and less room for clinical error,” said Salomé. “We have our IVF clinic within the main hospital, allowing for your medical files, embryo storage, and insemination to all be on-site. With the hospital supervising and controlling all procedures, we work as one cohesive unit and you know you are in safe hands.”
“You’re offered continuity of care throughout the process, as there is no need for you to travel between different providers,” she continued. “We also go one step further in assisting our patients by helping to arrange their travel. Being 20 minutes from the main airport and eight minutes from the city of Alicante, we will arrange free pick-up and transfers to and from the clinic and your hotel during your stay.”
When it comes to medical procedures such as egg collection or embryo transfer, UR Vistahermosa’s patients feel confident knowing the operating theatres are on the hospital site, as are the doctors and anaesthetists, and their recovery/monitoring will take place at the hospital.
“Being hospital-based offers our patients the peace of mind that they will receive round-the-clock care, including access to the emergency department should this be needed,” explains Salomé. “We pride ourselves on offering patients a fully supported fertility journey, right from the first initial consultation on Zoom. You can also rest assured that our multidisciplinary team speaks a range of languages, meaning we can support international patients, and we have access to cutting-edge technology, with a baby success rate of 90%.”
Many IVF clinics outsource some elements of their services, such as using a third-party operating room, anesthesia, lab work, and genetic testing. This could be for multiple reasons, including funding, size, and location of the clinic. While this is not always within these clinics’ control, and many do an excellent job, there are potential drawbacks to outsourcing parts of the IVF process. We’ve touched on some of these risks above, but here’s a more comprehensive round-up:
In conclusion, when it comes to choosing an IVF clinic, working with one that offers you a fully integrated experience can be highly beneficial.
Having everything under one roof means your data and biological samples are all kept in the same place. This offers greater medical oversight, accountability, and safety. It also allows you to build rapport and trust with your team, knowing they will oversee all appointments, internal communication, on-site testing, and patient care.
Spanish IVF clinic UR Vistahermosa goes one step further in providing integrative care, not only through offering a fully in-house service, but by choosing to be based within a hospital environment. Their team proudly states: “your journey to parenthood deserves the peace of mind that only a fully integrated hospital can provide.”
Learn more about UR Vistahermosa on their website.
*This article is sponsored by UR Vistahermosa.
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