Can international patients access fertility treatment in China?

Yes, within a defined regulatory framework. Under the National Health Commission's Assisted Reproductive Technology rules, IVF and related treatments in mainland China are restricted to legally married heterosexual couples. You must present a valid marriage certificate (foreign certificates require notarization and consular legalization), both partners' passports, and a documented medical indication. Single women, same-sex couples, elective social egg freezing and surrogacy are not permitted under current mainland law. We confirm eligibility upfront and will tell you honestly if you are not eligible — couples outside these criteria typically pursue Hong Kong, Thailand or the US.

Where do we start — what does the workup involve?

Fertility is a two-partner assessment. The female workup covers ovarian reserve (AMH, antral follicle count), a hormone panel (FSH, LH, TSH, prolactin), and tubal / uterine evaluation (HSG or ultrasound). The male workup starts with a semen analysis and, if abnormal, reproductive-urology assessment. This $400–900 workup identifies the cause — ovulatory, tubal, male-factor, or unexplained — and determines whether IUI, IVF, ICSI or male-factor treatment is the right next step, rather than defaulting straight to IVF.

IUI or IVF — which comes first?

It depends on the diagnosis and the woman's age. For younger couples with anovulation, mild male factor or unexplained infertility, ovulation induction with IUI ($600–1,200 per cycle) is often a reasonable first-line step for a few cycles. IVF is indicated for blocked tubes, significant male factor (usually with ICSI), failed IUI, diminished ovarian reserve, or where PGT is needed. Because success falls with maternal age, older patients are frequently advised to move to IVF sooner. The treating reproductive endocrinologist makes this call after your workup.

What genetic testing is available with IVF?

PGT-A (preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy) screens embryos for chromosomal number, and PGT-M screens for a specific monogenic disease (e.g. thalassemia, cystic fibrosis) when there is a documented hereditary indication. Both are available at licensed centres via day-5/6 trophectoderm biopsy, adding 2–3 weeks of lab time and $9,000–16,000 all-in. PGT for non-medical sex selection is prohibited by Chinese law; PGT-M for sex-linked genetic disease is permitted with a documented medical indication.

What about male-factor infertility?

Male factor contributes to roughly half of infertility, so it is assessed from the start via semen analysis. Options range from medical / hormonal therapy and lifestyle optimization to ICSI (injecting a single sperm into each egg) for severe oligospermia, and surgical sperm retrieval (TESA or micro-TESE) for azoospermia — the retrieved sperm are then used with ICSI. China's larger reproductive centres run dedicated andrology / reproductive-urology programs. See our men's health guide for the male workup in detail.

What about egg freezing, donor gametes and surrogacy?

Fertility preservation (egg, sperm or embryo freezing) is available with a documented medical indication such as pre-chemotherapy — elective social egg freezing is not permitted for unmarried women in mainland China. Donor eggs are available at licensed centres but the pool is small and tightly regulated, with a 6–18 month wait; donor sperm is available from licensed banks. Surrogacy is illegal under mainland Chinese law and we do not arrange or refer for it. Couples requiring these pathways typically pursue jurisdictions where they are legal and regulated.

Reproductive medicine · 2026

Fertility treatment in China,
workup to IVF, one pathway.

Full fertility workup for both partners, IUI, IVF/ICSI from $5,500 per cycle, PGT-A / PGT-M, male-factor treatment and medically-indicated preservation — at NHC-licensed reproductive reference centres. Bilingual coordination, transparent pricing, and honest eligibility guidance upfront.

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$5,500+

Per fresh IVF cycle

All-in vs $15,000–25,000 US, inc. medication

Partner clinic quotes 2024

540+

NHC-licensed centres

Assisted reproduction regulated nationally

National Health Commission

50–55%

Clinical pregnancy < 35

Per fresh transfer at leading centres

Centre-published data 2023

PGT-A

+ PGT-M available

Aneuploidy + monogenic-disease screening

Licensed centres

1988

First mainland IVF baby

Peking University Third Hospital

PUTH

Married

Heterosexual couples only

Eligibility under current Chinese ART rules

NHC regulations

Tiers & pricing

The fertility journey, step by step.

Start here

Fertility workup & diagnosis

Both partners: AMH + antral follicle count, hormone panel, HSG / ultrasound, and semen analysis. Identifies the cause before choosing a treatment.

$400–900

First-line

Ovulation induction / IUI

Lower-intensity option for anovulation, mild male factor or unexplained infertility, before escalating to IVF.

$600–1,200 / cycle

Per cycle

IVF / ICSI

Standard IVF, or ICSI for severe male-factor infertility. All-in per fresh cycle including stimulation medication and one transfer.

$5,500–8,500

Genetic

PGT-A / PGT-M

Aneuploidy screening (PGT-A) or monogenic-disease screening (PGT-M, e.g. thalassemia). Non-medical sex selection is prohibited by law.

$9,000–16,000

Male fertility

Male-factor treatment

Reproductive-urology workup, medical therapy, and surgical sperm retrieval (TESA / micro-TESE) for azoospermia, paired with ICSI.

$1,500–6,000

Medical only

Fertility preservation

Egg / sperm / embryo freezing — available with a documented medical indication (e.g. pre-chemotherapy). Elective social egg freezing is not permitted in mainland China.

$4,500–6,500

Top hospitals

Six centres
open to international patients.

Beijing

Peking University Third Hospital 北医三院

Birthplace of mainland China's first IVF baby (1988) · NHC reproductive reference · highest national volume

Changsha

Reproductive & Genetic Hospital of CITIC-Xiangya 中信湘雅

Among the world's largest IVF centres by cycle volume · pioneer in PGT programmes

Shanghai

Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital 上海第九人民医院

Class A teaching · complex-case program · strong PGT-M and recurrent-loss workup

Shanghai

Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University 仁济医院

Class A teaching · high-volume reproductive endocrinology · international department

Guangzhou

Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital 中山大学孙逸仙纪念医院

Strong reproductive endocrinology and male-fertility / andrology program

Hangzhou

Women's Hospital, Zhejiang University 浙大妇院

Class A · regional reference for reproductive medicine and PGT

Cost comparison

China vs US vs UK,
real fertility pricing.

China

United States

United Kingdom

Fertility workup (both partners)

$400–$900

$1,000–$3,000

£500–£1,200

IUI (per cycle)

$600–$1,200

$1,500–$4,000

£1,000–£1,600

Standard IVF (per cycle)

$5,500–$7,500

$15,000–$25,000

£5,000–£8,000

IVF + ICSI

$6,500–$8,500

$17,000–$28,000

£6,000–£9,500

IVF + PGT-A

$9,000–$13,500

$22,000–$35,000

£9,000–£14,000

Sources: partner-hospital itemized quotes 2024, SART / FertilityIQ US ranges 2024, HFEA / private UK clinic ranges 2024. IVF pricing is all-in per fresh cycle including stimulation medication and one transfer; excludes airfare, accommodation and optional add-ons. Educational only — not medical advice.

FAQ

Fertility treatment in China — answered.

Can international patients access fertility treatment in China?: Yes, within a defined regulatory framework. Under the National Health Commission's Assisted Reproductive Technology rules, IVF and related treatments in mainland China are restricted to legally married heterosexual couples. You must present a valid marriage certificate (foreign certificates require notarization and consular legalization), both partners' passports, and a documented medical indication. Single women, same-sex couples, elective social egg freezing and surrogacy are not permitted under current mainland law. We confirm eligibility upfront and will tell you honestly if you are not eligible — couples outside these criteria typically pursue Hong Kong, Thailand or the US.
Where do we start — what does the workup involve?: Fertility is a two-partner assessment. The female workup covers ovarian reserve (AMH, antral follicle count), a hormone panel (FSH, LH, TSH, prolactin), and tubal / uterine evaluation (HSG or ultrasound). The male workup starts with a semen analysis and, if abnormal, reproductive-urology assessment. This $400–900 workup identifies the cause — ovulatory, tubal, male-factor, or unexplained — and determines whether IUI, IVF, ICSI or male-factor treatment is the right next step, rather than defaulting straight to IVF.
IUI or IVF — which comes first?: It depends on the diagnosis and the woman's age. For younger couples with anovulation, mild male factor or unexplained infertility, ovulation induction with IUI ($600–1,200 per cycle) is often a reasonable first-line step for a few cycles. IVF is indicated for blocked tubes, significant male factor (usually with ICSI), failed IUI, diminished ovarian reserve, or where PGT is needed. Because success falls with maternal age, older patients are frequently advised to move to IVF sooner. The treating reproductive endocrinologist makes this call after your workup.
What genetic testing is available with IVF?: PGT-A (preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy) screens embryos for chromosomal number, and PGT-M screens for a specific monogenic disease (e.g. thalassemia, cystic fibrosis) when there is a documented hereditary indication. Both are available at licensed centres via day-5/6 trophectoderm biopsy, adding 2–3 weeks of lab time and $9,000–16,000 all-in. PGT for non-medical sex selection is prohibited by Chinese law; PGT-M for sex-linked genetic disease is permitted with a documented medical indication.
What about male-factor infertility?: Male factor contributes to roughly half of infertility, so it is assessed from the start via semen analysis. Options range from medical / hormonal therapy and lifestyle optimization to ICSI (injecting a single sperm into each egg) for severe oligospermia, and surgical sperm retrieval (TESA or micro-TESE) for azoospermia — the retrieved sperm are then used with ICSI. China's larger reproductive centres run dedicated andrology / reproductive-urology programs. See our men's health guide for the male workup in detail.
What about egg freezing, donor gametes and surrogacy?: Fertility preservation (egg, sperm or embryo freezing) is available with a documented medical indication such as pre-chemotherapy — elective social egg freezing is not permitted for unmarried women in mainland China. Donor eggs are available at licensed centres but the pool is small and tightly regulated, with a 6–18 month wait; donor sperm is available from licensed banks. Surrogacy is illegal under mainland Chinese law and we do not arrange or refer for it. Couples requiring these pathways typically pursue jurisdictions where they are legal and regulated.

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This page is for general information only and does not constitute medical advice. Assisted reproduction in mainland China is restricted to legally married heterosexual couples with a documented medical indication; single women, same-sex couples, elective egg freezing and surrogacy are not permitted. No treatment guarantees a pregnancy. All clinical decisions are made by the treating physician at the partner hospital after assessment.

Fertility treatment in China,workup to IVF, one pathway.

The fertility journey, step by step.

Fertility workup & diagnosis

Ovulation induction / IUI

IVF / ICSI

PGT-A / PGT-M

Male-factor treatment

Fertility preservation

Six centresopen to international patients.

Peking University Third Hospital 北医三院

Reproductive & Genetic Hospital of CITIC-Xiangya 中信湘雅

Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital 上海第九人民医院

Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University 仁济医院

Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital 中山大学孙逸仙纪念医院

Women's Hospital, Zhejiang University 浙大妇院

China vs US vs UK,real fertility pricing.

Fertility treatment in China — answered.

Related guides

IVF in China

Reproductive Medicine

Men's Health

Genetic Screening

Cost Comparison

Second Opinion

Send your workupfor a written plan.

Fertility treatment in China,
workup to IVF, one pathway.

Six centres
open to international patients.

China vs US vs UK,
real fertility pricing.

Send your workup
for a written plan.