Surrogacy might be a controversial topic in Algeria due to cultural and religious beliefs. But it is more about medical infertility. Infertility is considered a global concern among young individuals. Infertility is all about medical issues, and sometimes it can be ‘unexplained’. 

About one in every six individuals faces infertility issues worldwide. It is important to increase awareness and knowledge among young individuals. Increasing access to infertility treatments is the only way to curb this ongoing medical disease. One of them is ‘Surrogacy’, an effective way in many forms of Assisted Reproductive Technology. 

This article will help you to gain an understanding of the various knowledge aspects regarding surrogacy. Addon, we will provide a speculated surrogacy cost in Algeria with structuring & factors.  

Brief Introduction to Surrogacy in Algeria

Surrogacy is a form of arrangement for another woman to carry the pregnancy in her womb, with the intent to help another prospective parent to have a child. Surrogacy is a very popular kind of fertility treatment. 

Usually, for surrogacy, a suitable surrogate mother will be arranged, carefully matched for her suitability for the process, and then IVF procedures are completed, and the embryos are placed in the surrogate’s uterus. She will carry the pregnancy until maturity and then deliver the child to the prospective parents. The whole surrogacy arrangement will be done under the agreement, which helps to protect the rights of each involved party, i.e., the surrogate & prospective parents. 

This surrogacy method helps those couples where the woman partner is facing medical reasons where carrying pregnancy could be impossible or the risk of life danger. Here are the possible reasons why surrogacy could be the only hope for the parenthood. 

1. When the female has a medical condition where the chances of conceiving could be difficult, impossible, or life-threatening. 
2. When the female has a malfunctioning of the uterus or the condition of absence of the uterus. 
3. When the female is having an ‘age’ related issue. An increase in age would result in low ovarian reserve, poor quality of eggs, or an inefficient uterus environment for carrying the pregnancy. 
4. When the female has the medical condition of Hysterectomy or Endometriosis. 
5. When the male is having the issue of ‘low or poor quality of eggs’. 

However, to opt for surrogacy by the prospective parents, certain eligibility criteria needs to be passed, for both surrogate & intended couples. 

Here, we are discussing the eligibility criteria for both:

• For Intended Couples 
• The female partner’s age should be between 21 and 45, while the male partner should be between 26 and 55.
• The couple must provide infertility certificates or certain evidence.
• Either partner among the two has the country’s citizenship to avail the benefit of opting for surrogacy in the country.
• For Surrogate Mother
• The surrogate must be between the ages of 23 and 35.
• The surrogate must pass the medical screenings, diagnostic testing, and psychological evaluations, which ensure her physical & mental fitness for the role.
• The surrogate must have a biological child from her marriage and have the husband’s consent.
• The surrogate must be free from any medical conditions and genetic diseases.
• The surrogate must be free from alcohol consumption, cigarettes, or drugs.
• The surrogate must have a BMI Index under 35.
• The surrogate must have given her consent for the surrogacy procedure and should have signed the legal agreement based on mutual concerns & expectations.

Surrogacy Laws in Algeria

Surrogacy is considered illegal by the Algerian government. Surrogacy is strictly prohibited as of the current time frame, mainly due to cultural and religious reasons. However, IVF treatment is allowed and available in the country. Many fertility centers in Algeria have now started to offer major infertility treatments. 

People nowadays are accepting the fact that infertility could be a possible issue in both men and women. So, over the coming years, many advanced infertility treatments could be available for the common Algerian people. 

Many Islamic countries have already regulated surrogacy & IVF, and many other infertility treatments in their respective country. So, it is important to have surrogacy regulations that can protect the rights of each party and help maintain ethical practices by the surrogacy agencies. The regulations also help keep exploitation in control. 

So, How Does the Surrogacy Process Work in Algeria?

Surrogacy can be very complex both physically & mentally. The process starts with counseling sessions & necessary medical checkups to help the intended couples to make an understanding of the procedure. The suitable surrogate will be matched based on the mentioned preferences and will undergo several checkups & diagnostic tests, which she has to pass. 

The eggs & sperm retrieval procedure is performed to collect the sample in a small petri dish for the fertilization process. This will lead to the formation of the embryos, prepared & cultured until the blastocyst stage. The embryo is then implanted into the surrogate’s uterus. After the successful implantation, blood tests will be taken for confirmation of the pregnancy. The surrogate will receive full prenatal care, regular checkups, and necessary food & nutrition allowances. 

The child will be delivered by the surrogate until mature pregnancy and will be handed over to the intended parents. She will receive the necessary compensation with mandatory insurance. The legal parental rights will be transferred back to the intended couples. This is how the standard surrogacy procedure will be performed.

So, what will be the Surrogacy Cost in Algeria?

It is very important to note that there are no established surrogacy centers available in Algeria as of now. However, if anyone wants to pursue it, the speculated surrogacy cost range in Algeria would lie in the range of $18,000 – $35,000. However, this is the estimated range based on the average current IVF treatment cost available in the country, which usually ranges between $1,000 and $3,000. So, based on this, the estimated cost would range this much. 

However, several cost components are included in the overall surrogacy cost in Algeria:

1. Surrogate Mother Reimbursement (ranges from $8,000 – $15,000): This cost includes the surrogate compensation for all her medical procedures, regular checkups, prenatal care, medication, food/house/travel allowances, health insurance, etc. All costs incurred by the intended couples. 
2. Surrogacy Agency/Clinic Fees (range from $2,000 – $5,000): Surrogacy agencies/clinics charge certain fees for the administrative roles, monitoring, finding surrogates, and ensuring a supportive role throughout the whole surrogacy in Algeria. 
3. The Complete IVF Procedure (ranges from $1,500 – $4,000): The IVF procedure contains many important procedures like oocyte (egg) retrieval, sperm collection, artificial insemination, embryo formation, culture & implantation to the surrogate’s uterus, etc. Each IVF cycle costs separately, and it is important to note that the couples would need to go for multiple IVF attempts to achieve success. 
4. Legal Approvals & Procedure (ranges from $8,000 – $15,000): This cost includes the cost incurred for the court approvals, drafting and maintaining legal contracts, transfer of parental rights, etc. 
5. Usage of Donor Eggs/Sperm/Embryo (ranges from $1,000 – $3,000): This cost is incurred for the usage of any donor reproductive gametes i.e. eggs, donor, or even in some cases, donor embryos. Each one comes at a different cost with separate charges to the overall surrogacy billing in Algeria. 
6. Usage of Advanced ART techs (ranges from $5,000 – $8,000): For the personalized treatment, there is a need to add a particular ART tech or group of other techs such as ICSI, IUI, FET, Laser Assisted Hatching, GIFT, ZIFT, PESA, TESA, microTESE, etc. 
7. Additional/ Emergency Expenses (ranges from $8,000 – $15,000): Sometimes, there could be chances to meet some unexpected expenses during surrogacy or any additional charges incurred, such as Delivery Charges for Normal & C-sections, etc. 

Factors Affecting the Surrogacy Cost in Algeria

For better money management or budgeting for surrogacy, it’s better to understand the several factors that directly impact the surrogacy cost in Algeria: 

1. Surrogacy clinic City/Location:  The main cities or major regions in Algeria could be the factors where the surrogacy clinic charges would vary as compared to non-major cities/regions. 
2. Reputation of Fertility Clinic/Agency: The higher the reputation/brand of the surrogacy/fertility clinic/agency, the higher the charges you can expect from them. 
3. Type of Surrogacy Method: The overall surrogacy cost in Algeria also differs based on the type of surrogacy opted for. Gestational surrogacy will be different from traditional surrogacy. 
4. Legal Professionals: The legal professional fees will be based on his/her expertise & experience in the field. The more expertise, the more charges will be incurred by the intended couples. 
5. Fertility Experts: The higher the expertise & experience of the fertility experts, the more customized or personalized treatments he/she could offer. This will also cost higher. 
6. Surrogate Compensation: The Surrogate compensation will differ based on her prior experience of being a surrogate. The more experience & suitability, the more compensation. 

Why Med Fertility Center Algeria Could Be Your Best & Affordable Choice for Surrogacy?

Med Fertility Center Algeria is one of the leading IVF & surrogacy centers in the country. The center has the mission to provide compassionate & comprehensive Reproductive Care. The center has the capability to complete its mission with the advanced medical infrastructure (state-of-the-art) & infertility experts. The center wants to remove the obstacles of infertility from your life to achieve the dream of parenthood. 

Here’s why you should trust us for your infertility treatments, especially for IVF & Surrogacy:

1. We have over 30 years in the infertility treatment field.
2. We carefully understand the needs of the potential couples to provide an excellent medically customized plan. 
3. We have the compassion to blend cutting-edge medical science with compassionate care & solution care. 
4. We have provided guidance to over 2,500 successful IVF pregnancies.
5. We also understand that ‘love is for everyone’; that’s why we offer surrogacy & IVF to the LGBTQ community. 

We facilitate the proper guidance throughout the journey for you to create the family you have envisioned. Reach out to our website to learn more: https://medfertility.com/. 

Ready to book a free consultation with us? Call us here, +254 701 669315, or email your query to info@medfertility.com

Conclusions

This article has helped you to gain a basic understanding of surrogacy cost in Algeria. 

If you are facing infertility conditions and are desperate to have a child, then surrogacy might be a good method to achieve your parenthood dream. Millions of prospective parents have faced this, but they are now happy with their child. You could be the one! All you need to start is to take a small step while seeking help from your trusted infertility specialists. 

Remember that ‘surrogacy is a proven way to parenthood for infertility couples.’

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