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Trip planning and what to pack for fertility treatment abroad

Travelling for treatment is easier when the paperwork is sorted before you leave. Use this checklist as a starting point, and follow your clinic's own instructions where they differ.

By Gisello Editorial Team4 min read
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Medical documents

  • Recent test results and scan reports, on paper and saved on your phone.
  • A short summary of your medical history, previous cycles and current medication.
  • Your clinic's treatment plan, appointment times and contact details.
  • Access to your Patient Vault, so your records are with you if your phone or bag goes missing.
  • A letter from your clinic or doctor listing any medication you carry.

Medication

  • All prescribed medication in its original packaging, in your hand luggage.
  • A cool bag or insulated pouch if any medicine needs to stay cold.
  • Enough supply for the whole stay, plus a few extra days in case of delays.

Trip duration

  • Arrive a day or two before your treatment starts.
  • After your IVF treatment, plan to stay four to five days, so the clinic and your doctors can monitor you in case of any complications.
  • Travel home only once your clinic is happy for you to fly.
  • Your Care Advisor plans your dates, flights and stay around your treatment.

Travel papers

  • Passport, valid well beyond your return date.
  • Travel insurance details, and a check that it covers your trip.
  • Booking confirmations for flights, accommodation and transfers.
  • Your Care Advisor's number and the clinic address in the local language.

Comfort

  • Loose, comfortable clothes for appointment days.
  • A phone charger, a power bank and a travel adapter.
  • Snacks, a water bottle and something to read or listen to while you wait.
  • Sanitary pads, as tampons may not be advised after some procedures.

Questions about your own situation?

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