Couples Infertile Evaluation Program
Infertility is defined as being unable to conceive in spite of having unprotected sexual intercourse for above a year or the inability to carry a pregnancy to term. Women 35 years or older who have not conceived in a 6 months period of unprotected sexual intercourse should consider consulting with a specialist.
Cuba has a team of committed and dedicated staff physicians, specialized nursing and support team whose main objective is to identify the root cause of infertility and treating the condition in the most effective method while maintaining the overall health and wellbeing of the patient.
Evaluation Of Infertility In Females
Laboratory Tests:
- Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate test;
- Differential white blood cell count test;
- Blood Type and RH Factor Complete Coagulation test;
- Quantitative Serology test;
- VDRL (Venereal Disease Research Laboratory) test;
- HIV test;
- Cyturia test;
- Glycemia test;
- Creatinine Level test;
- Follicle Stimulating Hormone Level (FSH) and Luteinizing Hormone (LH) tests;
- Estrogen Level test;
- Progesterone test;
- Prolactin test;
- Vaginal discharge and vaginal cytology tests;
- Sperm penetration test; and
- Cervical Test
Imaging Studies:
- Hysterosalpingography
- Skull and Sella radiography
- Transvaginal ultrasound.
- Instrumentation and diagnostic examination
- Contrasted Laparoscopy
Evaluation Of Infertility In Males
- Cultures and Antibiograms
- Testosterone
- Spermatic vein Doppler examination
- Semen analysis
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
- The above program does not include medications for certain conditions such as
depression, blood coagulation, etc. - Medicaments, fluids, blood and derivatives to be used, as well as additional procedure(s)
performed not included in the exact treatment would be invoiced separately on upon the conclusion of said treatment / procedure(s)
ACCOMMODATION:
Most of the medical centers available in Cuba are certified ISO 14001 and ISO 9001: which is an international status given to institutions adhering to British Standard Institution (BSI) when it comes to excellence in medical conduct, hygiene, sanitation, and administration.
Private room with the following features:
- Electronic patient bed
- Equipment for disabled patient
- Oxygen hookup
- Three à la carte meals taking into account the patient’s preferences and / or special diets prescribed by physician
- Fully equipped private bathroom
- Infirmary and nursing care
- Colour TV with national and international channels
- Local and international phone services (extra cost will apply)
- Safe box
- Internet service on every floor
- Laundry services
ADDITIONAL SERVICES INCLUDED IN THE PROGRAM:
- Assistance in visa issuance and extension (If needs be)
- Each patient/ companion will be assigned a multi-lingual field member with the mandate of attending to all of our patients’ translation and personal needs;
- 20 hours internet service;
- Local airport pickup and drop off
- Hospital pickup and drop off (if needed)