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Cost of IVF in Abuja

Answers to common questions about IVF costs, success rates, treatment and support at Nisa Premier Hospital.

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Fertility questions, answered

Guidance for every stage of your IVF journey.

We shared the story of three little Nisa IVF babies and received many questions about IVF processes at the hospital. This page brings together the questions we hear most often about in vitro fertilisation at Nisa Premier Hospital.

IVF FAQs

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IVF may be suitable for couples with a variety of infertility challenges who have not achieved pregnancy after treatments such as timed intercourse or intrauterine insemination. This includes people diagnosed with blocked fallopian tubes, advanced maternal age, related gynaecological concerns or male-factor infertility.

Choosing a fertility programme means finding a team with experience and compassion to support you throughout your journey. Our experts work with you in a comfortable, private setting, using modern treatments and innovative technology to help you make the best choices for a successful pregnancy and growing family. The first live birth from Nisa IVF was born in February 1998 and was certified by a Federal Government of Nigeria committee. Over 5,000 babies have since been born through IVF and related technologies.

IVF success rates are complex to report because treatment approaches and patient selection vary. Success also depends on factors including the indication for treatment, age, embryos transferred and endometrial quality. Generally, Nisa’s IVF success rate is between 40–60%, depending on these factors. Our average success rate was 53.7% in 2018 and 48.1% in 2019.

Yes. Every first Saturday of the month, we hold a free fertility open day where questions about infertility, its causes and solutions are addressed. It is an opportunity to learn about available options, have private discussions with our staff and meet the team.

The cost of IVF at Nisa depends on the treatment package selected and each patient’s unique situation, so an exact price can only be confirmed after you have been seen by a member of our team. Nisa IVF offers packages for different economic backgrounds, including basic, standard and VIP options, as well as subsidised services through the Baby Hannatu Foundation.

The length of the IVF process depends on the tests required, medication and treatment plan. From initial consultation to embryo transfer, one IVF cycle takes about three to four weeks on average.

Some patients take birth-control pills to regulate their menstrual cycle before medication begins. Gonadotropin-releasing hormone and follicle-stimulating drugs may be given before egg retrieval, followed by Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) shortly before eggs are harvested. Estrogen and progesterone are typically used at the start of pregnancy, and additional medication may be recommended.

Side effects are usually few and may include abdominal pain, bloating, weight gain and breast tenderness. We take every precaution to avoid ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS).

Third-party IVF involves help from another person in addition to the couple, such as donor sperm or eggs. Occasionally, another woman may carry the baby as a surrogate. Nisa IVF respects the ethical, religious and social values of every client when discussing these options.

Where medically appropriate, Nisa offers services such as Pre-Implantation Genetic Testing (PGT). PGT uses specialised technology alongside IVF to select and transfer unaffected embryos, supporting the aim of achieving a genetically healthy embryo and unaffected offspring.

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