Organizing your fertility treatment from another country can be daunting. We at Ekmi Fertility annually support hundreds of NRI on their IVF journey. Here’s what you need to know before you book that flight.
Timeline: How Far Ahead Should You Plan?
The length of your stay depends on your treatment plan. Most NRI patients need:
IVF Cycle: 18-21 days minimum
Egg Freezing: 12-14 days
Embryo Transfer: 5-7 days (from the embryos creation)
Initial Consultation: 2-3 days
Build in buffer time. Planes get delayed and bodies do not keep precise schedules when it comes to hormonal treatments.
Pre-Travel Coordination with Ekmi Fertility
Begin to plan 2-3 months before you want to go. We’ll help you:
Virtual consultations to match travel dates with the menstrual cycle
Take the tests in your current location to save time.
Organize medications you can transport or easily get once there
Produce papers for a medical visa as necessary
Your pre-India planning is all virtual, it reduces the time on the ground in India by nearly a week.
What to Pack for IVF Travel
Beyond regular travel essentials, bring:
Any and all medical records (physical, and digital)
Current medications with prescriptions
Loose, comfy clothes for ore/ post op appts
Ice packs (if traveling with perishable medications)
Doctor’s statement in respect of injectable medicines for customs
To know more Call 9319737070 or email us at info@ekmifertility.com
Managing Work and Logistics
There are two easy ways most NRI patients get around this. Others take the entire duration off work. During the monitoring phase, others work remotely because early appointments are fast. The first part, the stimulation phase, entails a daily clinic visit – but appointments are usually in the morning.
Partner must attend on day of egg recovery and production/procurement, for all other appointments partner could be flexible with times.
Costs Involved with NRI IVF Planning
Add in these costs over and above the cost of treatment:
Accommodation (short-stay apartments near clinic is ideal)
Local transportation
Meals and daily expenses
Extended stay contingencies
Post-transfer rest period before flying
Ekmi Fertility may be able to help you find accommodation partners that have special offers for our patients.
To know more Call 9319737070 or email us at info@ekmifertility.com
Post-Treatment Travel Guidelines
Nothing earlier than around 2-3 days post embryo transfer for flying. Some doctors recommend 5 days. Risk of DVT increases with long haul flight, especially post-hormonal therapy. Hydrate, move a lot, wear compression stockings.
Your pregnancy test occurs at 12-14 days following transfer. You can wait around for results, or you could go home and link up with a doctor in your community to check on you while you’re under.
Why Ekmi Fertility for Your NRI IVF Journey
We know the struggles that NRIs face. Our international patient coordinators take care of every detail, from meeting you at the airport to following up with you in your home country post treatment. We’ve made it easy, so you can spend less time dealing with logistics and more time doing what’s important.
FAQs
When should I start my NRI IVF travel to India?
Book 2 to 3 months in advance to align your cycle timing and get pretravel testing done.
Can you go to work after your IVF treatment visit?
Yes, many patients do work remotely during the monitoring phase, but appointments require availability in the morning.
How long for IVF travel planning?
Count at least 18-21 days for an entire IVF treatment with embryo transfer.
Do you have support for NRI patients in Ekmi Fertility?
We provide international patient coordinators to arrange accommodation and virtual pre-planning consultations.
When can I fly after having an embryo transfer?
Wait minimum 2-3 days, ideally 5 days post-transfer before long-haul flights.
To know more Call 9319737070 or email us at info@ekmifertility.com