Fertility Testing Abroad: Get Answers for Less

Bottom line: Before committing to any fertility treatment — at home or abroad — you need your numbers. AMH, FSH, antral follicle count, semen analysis, and tubal assessment tell your fertility story. In the US, this comprehensive workup costs $1,500–$3,000 (often not covered by insurance). In Colombia, the same tests run $300–$600 and can be completed in a 2–3 day trip.

What a Complete Fertility Workup Includes

For the female partner

Test	What It Measures	US Cost	Colombia Cost
AMH (Anti-Müllerian Hormone)	Ovarian reserve — how many eggs remain	$100–$300	$30–$60
FSH + Estradiol (Day 3)	Ovarian function and response potential	$150–$350	$40–$80
Antral Follicle Count (AFC)	Visible follicles via transvaginal ultrasound	$300–$600	$50–$100
TSH + Thyroid panel	Thyroid function (affects implantation)	$100–$250	$25–$50
HSG (Hysterosalpingography)	Tubal patency — are fallopian tubes open?	$500–$1,200	$80–$200
Pelvic ultrasound	Uterine structure, fibroids, polyps	$200–$500	$40–$80

For the male partner

Test	What It Measures	US Cost	Colombia Cost
Semen analysis	Count, motility, morphology, volume	$100–$300	$30–$80
Hormonal panel (testosterone, FSH, LH)	Male reproductive hormones	$200–$400	$50–$120
DNA fragmentation	Sperm DNA integrity	$400–$800	$100–$250

Total workup comparison

	US Total	Colombia Total	Savings
Female workup	$1,100–$2,800	$250–$550	75–80%
Male workup	$400–$1,000	$100–$300	70–75%
Combined both partners	$1,500–$3,800	$350–$850	75–80%

Typical 2026 ranges. Actual costs depend on clinic and specific tests ordered.

How a Testing Trip Works

A fertility testing trip to Colombia can be completed in as few as 2–3 days:

Day 1: Arrive, initial consultation with reproductive endocrinologist, bloodwork (AMH, FSH, estradiol, thyroid, hormonal panel for male partner), semen analysis.
Day 2: Transvaginal ultrasound (AFC), HSG if scheduled (timing depends on menstrual cycle — Day 6–11 is ideal), results review for blood tests.
Day 3: Comprehensive results consultation — your specialist walks through every number and what it means for your options. Written report provided for your records.

HSG timing matters

The HSG (tubal patency test) must be done between Day 6 and Day 11 of your menstrual cycle — after your period ends but before ovulation. Plan your trip around this window, or skip the HSG on the first trip and schedule it during a subsequent visit. All other tests can be done at any point in the cycle.

Why Test Abroad?

Know your numbers before committing to treatment

Many patients consider IVF abroad but hesitate without knowing their baseline fertility status. A diagnostic trip removes that uncertainty — you'll know your AMH, FSH, AFC, and tubal status before deciding whether to pursue treatment, where, and which protocol makes sense.

Establish a relationship with your clinic

Meeting your doctor, seeing the clinic, and experiencing the city firsthand builds confidence for a treatment cycle. Many patients who come for testing return for IVF 1–3 months later — already comfortable with their clinic and their specialist.

Combine with a short vacation

Testing appointments take 2–3 hours total across your visit. The rest of the time is yours. A 4–5 day trip gives you a complete fertility workup and a few days to explore Colombia — coffee tours, restaurants, museum visits, neighborhoods. The total cost (flights + accommodation + testing) often comes in under the cost of the testing alone in the US.

Bring results from home if you have them

If you've already had some tests done domestically, bring the results. A Colombian fertility specialist can review them and order only the missing tests — making your trip even shorter and more targeted. Recent results (within 6 months) for AMH and semen analysis are typically still valid.