Egg Freezing & IVF in Vietnam

Vietnam, a country with a colourful history, lively culture, and awe-inspiring landscapes, is poised as a contender in medical tourism in Southeast Asia. Its healthcare system is a mix of traditional medicine and advanced science. Its niche fields are dentistry, cosmetic surgery, cardiology, and orthopaedics. It's a prime medical destination for dental implants, complex oral surgeries, facelifts, liposuctions, rhinoplasties, joint replacements, and spinal surgeries.

With a healthcare system that combines both traditional Eastern medicine and advanced Western techniques, Vietnam offers a broad range of medical services at a fraction of the cost compared to many countries. The government has invested heavily in healthcare infrastructure, rapidly increasing the quality of medical services and facilities. As a result, the country is increasingly recognized for its affordable and high-quality healthcare solutions, drawing medical tourists from around the globe.

The best locations for in vitro fertilisation in Vietnam

Medical travellers with fertility problems prefer to stay in the major cities, such as the popular District 1 in Ho Chi Minh City and the Old Quarter in Hanoi, because they offer several accommodations and are located near known medical tourism centres. After procedures, it's recommended to relax in any of the Da Nang beach resorts or go up the mountains of Sapa. If you want to immerse in Vietnamese culture, head to Hue and Hoi An. Adventurous souls would love to see the largest cave in the world, Son Doong in Phong Nha, or ride canyons in Datanla Falls in Da Lat.

Before flying in, make sure you first fill out an EVisa application at the official government website or a Vietnamese visa agency. Wait for the application to be approved and print it out. Present this approval letter to the airline counter at the airport. Once you get to Vietnam, you can't drive unless you have a Vietnamese driver's license so use taxis and or hire privately driven cars instead.

Vietnam experiences many monsoons and typhoons. When travelling from October to March, gear up for the cold rains of the winter monsoon season throughout the northern parts; and wear airy, comfortable outfits for the hot and dry weather in the South.

Locals welcome tourists with a puff from the traditional dieu cay tobacco wooden pipe. Politely decline this as the smoke may be too potent and can cause headaches and dizziness. Lastly, it is against Vietnamese law to buy antiques to bring home to your country.

You'll see hordes of motorbikes in Vietnam so you might want to try it yourself. There are motorbike rental shops scattered throughout the cities. Always wear a helmet when riding your rented moped or scooter. Join bicycle tours in the Mekong Delta and Central Vietnam. Ride the iconic cyclo when sightseeing. When travelling long distances, take the Vietnam Railways network or the Reunification Express that connects Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh.

Vietnamese turn to in vitro fertilisation with sex selection to have baby boys

Vietnam is a patriarchal society where women defer to their fathers, husbands, and eldest sons. Unmarried women are expected to be celibate. Separated and divorced women often take the blame from society. There is pressure for women to bear sons. The 2020 World Population Report also revealed that around 40,800 baby girls are terminated in Vietnam every year. Because of this, many Vietnamese women turn to IVF with sex selection to have male children. This is a social problem of gender inequality and violation of women's human rights, according to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) regional director for Asia and the Pacific, Bjorn Andersson.

The official language is Vietnamese, and English is the next preferred language. Other spoken languages are Khmer, French, Chinese, and minority languages.