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New in vitro fertilization guide sheds light on IVF in Singapore
With a reputation for simplifying insurance, Pacific Prime Singapore is excited to announce the launch of its newest insurance guide. The Singapore IVF Guide 2017-2018 is an amazing new resource that can help new and experienced parents plan and prepare for pregnancy in the Lion City. This In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) guide can be downloaded free, and is a welcome addition to the other resources available on our website.
This week, we talk a little more about what you can expect from our new guide on IVF in Singapore, and just what your insurance options might be if you need such treatments.
Why might I need in vitro fertilization treatments?
The trend around the world is that fertility rates are in decline. Particularly in Singapore, where the World Bank figures show that the total number of births per woman in the country has dropped from 5.76 in 1960, to a much lower 1.24 in 2015. So why the big drop off in children being born? Lifestyle choices associated with economic affluence is the main reason; people are simply waiting to have children much later in life.
This makes a lot of sense in the context of developed nations. Often mortality rates are low, birth control is easily available, and the costs of raising children are generally much higher than those of developing nations. This has been evident in countries like Japan, where the issue of an ageing population has many concerned about the future of the country while many young men and women forego having children to pursue their careers.
The reason why IVF is becoming more and more commonplace these days is that women choosing to further the careers over having children in their 20s can often find conceiving difficult later on. There is no specific age in which fertility starts to fall off for women. The simple fact is that, as women age, their ovarian reserves begin to deplete, and the chances of conceiving reduce as the reserves reduce.
As we’ve written about previously, infertility affects about 15% of Singaporeans and the facilities that treat these women measure their effectiveness by their success rates. IVF in Singapore doesn’t guarantee you will get pregnant, but it helps to increase the odds when your fertility is falling. Some of the best hospitals have success rates of nearly 64%, while some of the lowest rates recorded have been 16%.
What will the in vitro fertilization guide tell me about treatments in Singapore?
Firstly, you can expect to get an understand of what IVF in Singapore looks like; how many assisted reproduction cycles were carried out, details on the individual success rates of hospitals offering treatments, as well as information on the costs of IVF treatments and its procedures. In general, you can expect that seeking out in vitro fertilization may cost you between SGD 10,000 to 14,000 per cycle.
The Singapore IVF Guide 2017-2018 was produced by our outstanding marketing team in conjunction with the expert and extensive knowledge of our sales advisors and consultants in Singapore. Their goal was to provide readers with an understanding of what’s important to know if you need to consider IVF treatment in Singapore. The guide is offered as a free download, so you can be sure to make the best decision possible for you and your family.
Will insurance cover IVF in Singapore?
For Singaporean citizens or those expats with permanent residency, the local government has moved to subsidize some of the costs associated with in vitro fertilization treatments at public hospitals. Regardless of whether you opt for public or private, the costs can still be fairly high for families. The good news is that Pacific Prime Singapore has health insurance plans that can provide coverage for IVF, should you believe you might need it in future.
Again, our expert advisors are well connected with the best insurers in the Lion City. Our close working partnerships with the top firms in the industry mean that we’re able to offer you the best coverage available, and can be flexible with benefits, limits and premiums dependent on your needs. Couples looking to start a family who think they might need IVF in Singapore can take advantage of our offers to ensure they’re not left footing the full bill for treatment.
For a free quote, check out our online comparison tool. To download the in vitro fertilization guide, visit our resources page. If you’d like to talk to one of our helpful advisors, contact the team at Pacific Prime Singapore today!
With over 5 years of experience in the field, Suphanida spends the majority of her day synthesizing complex pieces of insurance-related information and translating this into easy-to-understand, engaging, and effective content across a variety of media such as articles, infographics, whitepapers, videos, and more.
Suphanida is also responsible for planning and publishing three whitepapers released annually by Pacific Prime: The State of Health Insurance Report, The Cost of Health Insurance Report, and The Global Employee Benefits Trends Report. Additionally, she handles the LinkedIn profiles of Pacific Prime’s Founder and CEO, as well as Global HR Lead.
Suphanida’s strengths lie in her strong research and analytical skills, which she has gained from her BA in Politics from the University of Warwick and Erasmus Mundus Joint MA in Journalism from Aarhus University and City, University of London.
Being of Thai-Indian origin and having lived, studied, and worked in Thailand, the UK, and Denmark, Suphanida also has a unique, multicultural perspective that helps her understand the struggles of expats and globetrotters.
Outside of work, she enjoys traveling to new places and immersing herself in different cultures.
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