Egg Freezing & IVF in Hong Kong

The healthcare of Hong Kong has a special mix of public and private services that equally offer superb high-quality patient care. Medical tourists choose Hong Kong because of its healthcare quality, city attractions such as shopping hubs and restaurants, and quick getaways to resorts on Lantau Island. The most well-known hospitals are Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital, Gleneagles Hong Kong Hospital, Queen Mary Hospital, and St. Teresa's Hospital.

For short treatments, you do not need a medical visa as long as you won't exceed 90 days. Medical travellers usually get accommodations in Central, Wan Chai, and Causeway Bay because these areas are closest to the major medical facilities that cater to foreign patients.

Hong Kong is a marriage of Chinese and British cultures because the state has been fought over by the two in history. An interesting part of Hong Kong culture is its practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). One of the popular types is acupuncture where needles are inserted into body parts that they believe to be connected to different internal organs and systems. Another one is cupping therapy where the therapist places glass cups on the skin surface and heats them with a flame, making the skin rise. There are many scattered Chinese medicine shops in Hong Kong. These medicines are concocted from herbs and can be very potent and even toxic when not taken properly. Some of these medicines are not given over the counter and require a prescription from a licensed Chinese medical practitioner so it is better to consult with one before going shopping at the TCM pharmacy.

Remember to follow Hong Kong's laws and safety rules. You can get fined for littering and spitting and do not take pictures of military installations including barracks. The Hong Kong police force also cautions you to keep an eye on your bags and other belongings and be watchful for pickpockets.

Hong Kong has a very systematised public transportation system. The choices range from double-decker buses, subways, Mass Transit Railway (MTR), trams, and taxis. They can take you to waterfront night markets, museums, art galleries, rooftop bars, and party places. Take The Peak tram to see the beautiful skyline view of Victoria Harbour. Hike up the 268 steps to the Big Buddha and ride the Ngong Ping cable car while you're there. Don't forget to savour these classic-but-never-boring tourist stops and activities: the night skyline view at Avenue of the Stars in Tsim Sha Tsui; the thrilling rides in Hong Kong Disneyland; and the animal and educational shows in Ocean Park.

Infertility is a major burden to Hong Kong Chinese women. Traditionally, they are expected to extend the family lineage so they usually see themselves as a failure in the eyes of their elders and in-laws. In a 2018 study published in the National Library of Medicine, it is also reported that Chinese women also see doctors who perform fertility treatments as cold and unsympathetic towards their psychological states. Although IVF services are provided in public hospitals, there are very strict conditions and criteria so many of them do not pass the requirements. They have no choice but to turn to expensive private hospitals and clinics that provide IVF services.

The main language is Cantonese but the majority can speak English, so this is a major consideration for choosing Hong Kong as your next medical tourism stop. Mandarin is also widely spoken.