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IVF Programs with Clinical Pregnancy Guarantee and Full Refund

NGC guarantee packages are fixed-price IVF programs with a money-back option. You pay once for the whole treatment plan — including PGT-A testing of embryos in our in-house genetic laboratory — and if a clinical pregnancy is not achieved, you receive a full refund of the program fee.

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Three programs
Own eggs, donation, adoption
From 9 800 €
Fixed price for the program
100% refund
If the goal is not achieved
PGT-A included
All 23 chromosome pairs
In-house lab
Genetics and embryology
Euploid only
One embryo per transfer
Support to Week 9
Fertility specialist follow-up
English support
Personal coordinator
How It Works

What Is an IVF Guarantee Program?

An IVF guarantee program — also called an IVF refund program, money-back guarantee or shared risk program — is a fixed-price treatment package that covers several IVF attempts. Instead of paying for each cycle separately, you pay once for the whole plan. If the agreed result is not achieved within the program, the clinic returns the program fee.

You pay for a plan, not for procedures

The price is agreed before treatment starts and does not change if you need more attempts than expected. Payment is split: 50% on the day you arrive for the program, and the balance by the time of your first embryo transfer.

The package covers several attempts

A second or third attempt does not require a new financial decision.

The refund is guaranteed, not the result

No clinic can guarantee that treatment will result in pregnancy. What a guarantee program removes is the financial risk: if a clinical pregnancy is not achieved after all included embryo transfers, the program fee is fully refunded, subject to the program's terms and conditions.

Participation requires medical review

The shared risk model: those who conceive first time help finance those who need three cycles.

One difference worth checking before you compare offers

In all three NGC programs, PGT-A (NGS) is included in the price, and only euploid embryos are transferred — one at a time. Many European programs transfer untested embryos and charge for PGT-A separately.
Terminology

Refund, Money-Back, Shared Risk: What's the Difference?

Clinics and agencies use several names for similar — but not identical — offers. Knowing which is which makes offers comparable.

TermWhat it actually means
Term:

IVF refund program

What it actually means:

Fixed price covering several attempts, money returned if the result is not achieved.

Term:

IVF money-back guarantee

What it actually means:

The same model under a marketing name. Check the goal and the refund percentage, not the name.

Term:

Shared risk program

What it actually means:

The same model, named after how the risk is split between clinic and patient.

Term:

Pregnancy guarantee

What it actually means:

The program goal is a clinical pregnancy confirmed by ultrasound.

Term:

Live birth guarantee

What it actually means:

The goal is the birth of a child. Usually costs more — the clinic carries the risk for longer.

Term:

Multi-cycle package

What it actually means:

Several cycles at a discount, but with no refund if treatment does not work.

Term:

Financing, instalments

What it actually means:

A way of spreading payment over time. Not a guarantee and not a refund.

Where NGC programs sit

At NGC the program goal is a clinical pregnancy confirmed by transvaginal ultrasound. We chose this endpoint to keep the program affordable and the terms transparent, and we support you with a fertility specialist until Week 9 of pregnancy.
Compare Programs

NGC Guarantee Packages

Three programs, three fixed prices, the same refund condition. The right one depends on your ovarian reserve, your age and whether donor material is needed.

3X IVF with PGT-A Egg Donation with PGT-A Embryo Adoption with PGT-A
Best suited for Own eggs, good ovarian reserve Low ovarian reserve, age 35+, failed own-egg cycles Both partners need donor material, or solo patients
Age limit Up to 35 Up to 45 Up to 45
BMI Up to 30 kg/m² Up to 30 kg/m² Up to 30 kg/m²
Ovarian stimulations 3 Donor cycle Not required
Number of transfers Unlimited — all euploid embryos Up to 3 Up to 3
PGT-A (NGS) Included Included Included
Sperm freezing Included Included Not applicable
Clinic tests and assessments Included Included Charged separately
Embryo storage 3 years 3 years Not required — embryos are reserved from the cryobank
Program goal Clinical pregnancy Clinical pregnancy Clinical pregnancy
If the goal is not achieved Full refund of the program fee Full refund of the program fee Full refund of the program fee
Price 9 800 € 19 900 € 12 560 €

Guarantee terms apply where the genetic father has normozoospermia. The clinic does not guarantee that euploid embryos will be obtained from a cycle. Eligibility and final program terms are confirmed individually after a full medical review.

3X IVF with PGT-A

For patients under 35 treating with their own eggs, with an ovarian reserve that supports three stimulation cycles. Three full IVF cycles, genetic testing of every embryo obtained, and transfers of all euploid embryos are covered by a single fixed fee.

The program is fulfilled when a gestational sac is observed during transvaginal ultrasound. If a clinical pregnancy is not achieved after all included embryo transfers, the program fee is fully refunded, subject to the program's terms and conditions.

What is included in the program

  • Necessary laboratory tests and assessments at the clinic
  • Sperm freezing
  • 3 ovarian stimulations and 3 IVF/ICSI cycles
  • Embryo biopsy and freezing for each cycle
  • PGT-A (NGS) of embryos in the NGC genetics laboratory
  • Unlimited transfers of all euploid embryos, one per attempt
  • Embryo storage for 3 years
  • Distant fertility specialist support until Week 9 of pregnancy
What is paid separately
Medications for ovarian stimulation. Everything else listed above is covered by the program fee.
Program at a glance

9 800 €

Fixed price for the whole program

Qualification criteria

  • Age up to 35
  • BMI up to 30 kg/m²
  • Free from chronic somatic health disorders
  • Normal spermogram (normozoospermia) and karyotype
  • AMH ≥ 2 ng/ml
  • AFC ≥ 5 in each ovary
  • No history of endometriosis, fibroids, pregnancy loss or implantation failure
  • No uterine abnormality

Egg Donation with PGT-A

For patients up to 45 with low ovarian reserve, diminished egg quality, or repeated unsuccessful cycles with their own eggs. Donor selection, the full donor cycle, genetic testing of every embryo and up to three transfers are covered by a single fixed fee.

The program is fulfilled when a gestational sac is observed during transvaginal ultrasound. If a clinical pregnancy is not achieved after all included embryo transfers, the program fee is fully refunded, subject to the program's terms and conditions.

What is included in the program

  • Egg donation program with all eggs obtained in the donor's cycle
  • Extended donor profiles including adult photographs
  • Necessary laboratory tests and assessments at the clinic
  • Sperm freezing
  • IVF/ICSI with donor eggs
  • Embryo biopsy and freezing for each cycle
  • PGT-A (NGS) of embryos in the NGC genetics laboratory
  • Endometrium preparation plans for each of the 3 transfers
  • Up to 3 embryo transfers, one euploid embryo per attempt
  • Embryo storage for 3 years
  • Distant fertility specialist support until Week 9 of pregnancy
What is paid separately
Medications for endometrium preparation. If required — donor sperm and any subsequent frozen embryo transfers (provided the guarantee has been fulfilled).
Program at a glance

19 900 €

Fixed price for the whole program

Qualification criteria

  • Age up to 45
  • BMI up to 30 kg/m²
  • Free from chronic somatic health disorders
  • Normal spermogram (normozoospermia) and karyotype
  • No history of endometriosis, fibroids, pregnancy loss or implantation failure
  • No uterine abnormality

Embryo Adoption with PGT-A

For couples who need both donor eggs and donor sperm, and for solo patients. No ovarian stimulation is required: the embryos are already in the NGC embryo bank, so the program can start without waiting for a donor cycle.

The program is fulfilled when a gestational sac is observed during transvaginal ultrasound. If a clinical pregnancy is not achieved after all included embryo transfers, the program fee is fully refunded, subject to the program's terms and conditions.

What is included in the program

  • 3 PGT-A tested donor embryos
  • Extended donor profiles including adult photographs
  • Endometrium preparation plans for each of the 3 transfers
  • Up to 3 embryo transfers, one euploid embryo per attempt
  • Distant fertility specialist support until Week 9 of pregnancy
  • No storage fees — embryos are reserved from the NGC cryobank
  • Medical tests, specialists assessments at the clinic
What is paid separately
Medications for endometrium preparation.
Program at a glance

12 560 €

Fixed price for the whole program

Qualification criteria

  • Age up to 45
  • BMI up to 30 kg/m²
  • Free from chronic somatic health disorders
  • No history of endometriosis, fibroids, pregnancy loss or implantation failure
  • No uterine abnormality
Eligibility

Who Qualifies for a Guarantee Program? Find out what will be reviewed

Medical history

A summary of your reproductive history and any diagnoses already made.

Hormones and ultrasound

Recent hormone panel and pelvic ultrasound with antral follicle count.

Semen analysis

Where relevant, including extended testing if it has been done.

Previous IVF cycles

Protocols, embryology results and outcomes of any earlier attempts.
If you don't qualify
Most patients who are not eligible for a guarantee package are still good candidates for treatment.
Standard IVF or ICSI
Same team, paid per stage
Egg donation, regular package
Without the refund structure
Diagnostic work-up first
Hysteroscopy, immunology, ERA
Previous IVF cycles
Why previous cycles failed
Step by Step

How the Guarantee Program Works

Each step is marked remote or in St. Petersburg, so you can plan travel and time off work before you commit.
01
Remote
Online consultation and medical review

You send your medical history, test results and previous cycle reports. A fertility specialist reviews them against the qualification criteria and recommends a program.

02
Remote
Program approval and contract

You receive an individual treatment plan, the full program terms and the treatment contract, including the refund conditions, before any payment is made.

03
Remote
Payment in two parts

50% is paid on the day you arrive for the program, the balance by the time of your first embryo transfer. Payment is made only after the contract is signed, so the refund terms are agreed before any money changes hands.

04
Partly remote
Tests and preparation

Some tests can be done at your local clinic and sent to us; others are performed at NGC on arrival. We send you the exact list with validity periods.

05
Depends on program
Stimulation or donor selection

For 3X IVF: ovarian stimulation with ultrasound monitoring. For donor programs: selection from the extended donor database and matching of the donor cycle to your schedule.

06
In St. Petersburg
Fertilisation and embryo culture

IVF or ICSI, followed by culture to the blastocyst stage in the NGC embryology laboratory with time-lapse monitoring.

07
No attendance needed
Biopsy and PGT-A (NGS)

Trophectoderm biopsy, vitrification, and analysis of all 23 chromosome pairs in our in-house genetics laboratory on two Illumina MiSeq sequencers.

08
In St. Petersburg
Frozen embryo transfer

Endometrial preparation, then transfer of a single euploid embryo. Only one embryo is transferred per attempt.

09
Remote or on site
Pregnancy confirmation

The program goal is reached when a gestational sac is visualised on transvaginal ultrasound. The scan can be done at NGC or at your local clinic.

10
Remote
Support until Week 9

Your fertility specialist stays in contact and manages early pregnancy support, then prepares a handover summary for your local doctor.

11
Remote
Refund, if the goal is not reached

The program is closed and the fee refunded under the terms of the contract, without any need to negotiate the outcome.

Program Terms

What Counts as Success and How the Refund Works

The program is fulfilled when a gestational sac is observed during transvaginal ultrasound — a clinical pregnancy.

If a clinical pregnancy is not achieved after all the embryo transfers included in your program, the program fee is fully refunded, subject to the program's terms and conditions.

Situations patients ask about

A positive hCG test but no gestational sac on ultrasound
A biochemical pregnancy without a visualised gestational sac does not fulfil the program goal. Treatment continues under the program with the remaining attempts.
What if no euploid embryos are obtained?
The clinic does not guarantee that euploid embryos will be obtained from a cycle — this depends on the biological material and cannot be controlled by the laboratory. Guarantee terms apply where the genetic father has normozoospermia. If no euploid embryos are available for transfer, your fertility specialist will discuss the available options under your program terms.
What happens if I miscarry after a confirmed clinical pregnancy?

Once a fetal heartbeat has been confirmed on ultrasound, the program is complete and no refund applies. Before that point, if you decide to end your participation, a partial refund is possible: you pay only for the services actually provided, and the balance is returned.

What if I decide not to transfer the euploid embryos I have?

Your right to a refund is preserved. This is treated as leaving the program voluntarily: the cost of services already provided is deducted, and the rest is returned.

Can I leave the program before it is completed?

Yes, at any point. The cost of services already provided is deducted according to the clinic's price list, and the remainder of the program fee is returned to you.


What is refunded

100% of the program fee — 9 800 €, 19 900 € or 12 560 €, depending on the program. The amount is fixed in your contract and does not depend on how many attempts were used.
What is not refunded

Medications and any services listed as charged separately in your program. Travel costs are not covered.

How and when the refund is paid

The refund is paid within 14 days of the program being closed, to the bank details you provide, in the same currency as your payment. All bank charges are covered by the clinic.

An IVF guarantee program protects you financially. It does not and cannot guarantee a medical outcome. All terms, including the definition of the program goal and the refund procedure, are set out in the treatment contract, which you receive before any payment is made.

Is a guarantee program right for you?

A guarantee program is the right structure for some patients and the wrong one for others. Both sides should be discussed with your fertility specialist before you commit.

Benefits

  • Fixed, predictable cost for the whole treatment plan
  • If the goal is not reached, you choose: refund or another cycle
  • PGT-A included, so only euploid embryos are transferred
  • One embryo per transfer, lower risk of multiple pregnancy
  • Several attempts without repeated payments and decisions
  • Continuity of care in one clinic and one laboratory
  • Easier planning of travel and time off work
  • Payment is split in two, not required in full upfront

Limitations

  • The program guarantees the refund, not a medical result
  • If pregnancy occurs on the first attempt, the total cost is higher
  • Qualification criteria are strict, not all patients are eligible
  • Guarantee terms require normozoospermia in the genetic father
  • The clinic cannot guarantee that euploid embryos are obtained
  • The goal is a clinical pregnancy, not a live birth
  • Care continues with your local doctor after Week 9
  • Payment starts before treatment, not after results
Investment

Guarantee Program vs Pay-as-You-Go

The 3X IVF program covers three stimulation cycles, genetic testing of every embryo obtained and transfers of all euploid embryos. Below is what the same treatment costs when each stage is paid for separately, using the standard NGC price list.

Item Pay-as-you-go 3X IVF program
IVF with PGT-A, per cycle (5 292 € × 3) 15 876 € Included
Tests prior to IVF, both partners 540 € Included
Sperm freezing and storage 345 € Included
Initial consultation 120 € Included
Embryo storage, years 2 and 3 480 € Included
PGT-A beyond 2 embryos per cycle from 425 € per embryo All embryos included
Each further frozen embryo transfer 1 300 € each Unlimited
Approximate total from 17 361 € 9 800 €
If no clinical pregnancy is achieved No refund Full refund or another cycle
Calculated from the NGC price list for three IVF cycles with PGT-A. Medications for stimulation (500–1 000 € per cycle) are charged separately in both cases. Prices on the site are not a public offer; the final cost depends on your treatment plan. The program fee is paid in two parts, so the full amount is not required before treatment begins.
One honest caveat: if you conceive on the first attempt, paying stage by stage costs less. The program is a trade-off between price and predictability — you pay more in the best case in exchange for a fixed ceiling and a refund in the worst one.
Our Advantages

Why Choose a Guarantee Program at NGC?

In-house genetics laboratory

PGT-A NGS on two Illumina MiSeq sequencers. No outsourcing, full quality control.

PGT-A included in the price

Genetic testing is part of every package, not a paid add-on charged per embryo.

Experienced embryology team

Trophectoderm biopsy performed daily, with time-lapse culture and Ri Witness.

Largest donor database in Russia

Verified profiles with genetic screening, adult photos and non-anonymous option.

Single euploid embryo transfer

One tested embryo per attempt, without the risks that come with twins.

Support until Week 9

Early pregnancy managed remotely, then handed over to your local doctor.

International coordination

English-speaking coordinators, written plans, visa support and transfers.

Transparent programs and prices

Published prices and criteria, contract terms available before you pay.
Our Team

Specialists Behind the Guarantee Programs

Diana Lobzeva

Reproductive Endocrinologist

More than 15 years of clinical experience, including training at clinics in Spain and the United States.

Valentina Denisova

Head of International Unit, PhD

Fertility specialist with 11+ years of experience. Member of ISGE and ESHRE, focused on international patient care.

Nikolay Kornilov

Medical Director

Member of ASRM since 2004 and ESHRE since 1998. Author of 100+ publications, speaker at international conferences.

Galina Murza

Lead Embryologist

Performs trophectoderm biopsy and embryo culture in the NGC lab, ensuring PGT-A for every guarantee program.

For International Patients

IVF with Guarantee from Abroad

When you need to be in St. Petersburg
Only for two stages: egg retrieval and embryo transfer. Fertilisation, embryo culture, biopsy and PGT-A happen in the laboratory and need no attendance from you.
What is done remotely
Consultation and medical review, treatment planning, prescriptions, monitoring between visits, results discussions, and pregnancy support until Week 9. Many tests can be done at your local clinic and sent to us for review.
How many trips are required

3X IVF with your own eggs — 18–20 days for examination, tests, stimulation and egg retrieval, then a second trip of 4–5 days for the embryo transfer.

Egg Donation — 3 days for the appointment, tests and sperm freezing, then a second trip of 4–5 days for the embryo transfer.

Embryo Adoption — a single trip of 4–5 days: appointment, tests and embryo transfer.

After you return home
Your NGC fertility specialist stays in contact until Week 9 of pregnancy and prepares a handover summary for your local doctor or obstetrician.

Coordinator

English-speaking, throughout the whole program

Visa documents

Prepared and sent by the clinic

Transfers and stay

Airport pickup and help with accommodation

Interpreter

Available on request
Patient Stories

What Our Patients Say

I had one natural pregnancy that finished in 7 week with miscarriage and 5 IVF unsuccessful procedures in my country. Nothing worked and I almost gave up hope, since I am 45 years old and my partner (we are not married) is 6 years older. I was looking for a place to go in Europe, but since I was also thinking about egg donation, I found that most countries are too expensive plus the law in Europe does not allow the clinic to show you adult photos of the woman-donor. 

Mirjana
08 September 2026

An exceptional experience from beginning to end! I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the entire team at the Next Generation clinic for the exceptional care and support I received throughout my treatment and embryo transfer journey. From the very beginning, I felt that I was in highly professional and capable hands. Every stage of the process was carefully organised and clearly explained, which was especially important to me as an international patient travelling to Russia for treatment.

Anonymous (North Macedonia)
17 September 2026

I would like to express my deepest gratitude to the entire team of the clinic for the care, professionalism, and support I received throughout my IVF journey. From the very beginning, I felt that I was in very good hands. Every step of the process was explained clearly, and I always felt that my questions and concerns were taken seriously. The entire experience was organised, comfortable, and handled with great attention to detail.

Yulia L.
18 September 2026

Our journey began with extensive online research after we made the decision to pursue IVF. We knew we wanted to undergo the procedure in Russia, my home country, because my wife had great confidence in the quality of care available there. Even so, NGC Clinic in St. Petersburg exceeded every expectation we had.

Nikolay
27 July 2026

I really appreciate the impeccable and professional treatment I got from the kind and wonderful patient coordinator, Alex and Dr Diana! Both of them were always very hopeful about my case, and they answered very rapidly when I had any questions, which always made me feel comfortable and secure during the whole process. After several failed attempts at other clinics, I got pregnant successfully after the first attempt here!

Susan
15 March 2026

We would like to express our immense gratitude to the entire team at the NGC clinic for their high level of professionalism and incredible support at every stage of our journey. We were absolutely delighted with the quality of care and the level of service provided.

Annelina
12 February 2026

I had an excellent experience with NGC Clinic. From the initial communication with Dr. Diana and Alex to my arrival at the airport — everything was perfectly organised. Despite arriving at midnight, I was warmly welcomed and taken care of immediately. At the clinic, I never had to wait for an appointment. The atmosphere was calm, private, and very well-structured.

Ivelina
12 February 2026

I struggled with infertility for 17 years and went through many attempts to become a mother, including 17 unsuccessful IVF cycles at different clinics in Serbia and the Czech Republic. I never became pregnant, nor did I ever achieve a positive beta result. Eventually, I had given up, as I was already in my forties, which at that time felt too late for me. Then I discovered the Next Generation Clinic (NGC), and I decided to try with them.

Aleksandra
01 February 2026

After several unsuccessful treatments in Greece and Ukraine (donor sperm, own egg IVF), I came across NGC positive reviews while searching online. I was really desperate as 5 years passed and I was still in the same place. I had my doubts at the beginning (mostly related to the international situation and the military conflict), but I can say now that this was the best that happened to me in the last 10 years.

Joanne
04 August 2025

We had a really great experience with the donor program and got results on the very first try - healthy embryos, and one of them is already our son. All our wishes were taken into account, and we really appreciated the support during the more sensitive parts of choosing a donor. Alexander’s coordination was amazing. The lab is very impressive. 

Anna
22 March 2026

Superb Clinic and great services by all staff. Very friendly approach and professionalism to the smallest details. I am grateful to Dr Diana Lobzeva, who did my treatment for IVF and made me feel comfortable, and was so supportive of us. She speaks perfect English, and she is a doctor, very well trained and great as a Surgeon Gynaecologist as well. I felt no pain at all during the procedure!

Eleanna T.
10 April 2026

We had various medical treatments without any success in our country, so we decided our only option left was to have IVF with an egg donor. To be able to choose the donor by ourselves, based on pictures, in a big European database was very important for us. The staff, receptionists, translators, medical professors were first-class. 

Patrice
24 January 2022

I'm writing this review with the most precious gift in my arms, my much longed for baby girl, who was born in March of this year, thanks to the wonderful treatment and care that I received from the team at NGC. For the first time during my years of treatments I felt that I was really being listened to and my concerns being addressed. No stone was left unturned! 

Katie
23 May 2022

When we wanted a sibling for our daughter we turned to NGC in St.-Petersburg. Alex from NGC was very helpful in providing us with information, egg donors, pricing and logistics. He set us up with Dr Valentina Denisova who gave us an hour of her time and explained and advised us on the medical possibilities, requirements and procedures of the NGC via video conference. 

Timothy
09 September 2022

I couldn't recommend Next Generation Clinic more! The facilities are state-of-the-art and every member of staff has been polite and professional. The communication (in perfect English, as we unfortunately don't speak Russian) has always been prompt and reliable, thanks to fantastic Alex who has been helpful all along. Dr Valentina Denisova and the embryology team have done an excellent job. I got pregnant following the first embryo transfer, we are grateful!

Georgia
27 September 2022

Firstly I would like to thank Alex and Dr Valentina for the level of care and compassion shown to me throughout our IVF journey. The communication and response time was second to none. Replies within the hour! Dr Valentina was very reassuring when I become anxious or I had any sort of worries/concerns, she always put me at ease answering any questions I may of had. 

Carla
08 November 2022

We are so thankful for everything. This is our 1st IVF, and we are glad it was successful. God bless you all!

Rosie
17 November 2022

We had directly a good feeling when talking to the international manager of NGC who was very helpful, reliable and fast to answer any question we would have. I gave birth in spring 2022 to a healthy baby. This pregnancy and birth happened thanks to NGC, and we are really grateful to them. We would certainly recommend NGC.

Amal
29 November 2022

We travelled from Ireland to have our IVF treatment in 2022, and I am pleased to say that it was a fantastic experience. The team at NGC clinic provided exceptional care and attention. The doctors and staff were all incredibly knowledgeable and supportive throughout the entire process. I felt comfortable and informed at all times. The facilities and equipment at NGC clinic are top-notch, and I felt confident that I was in good hands.

Anna
05 April 2023

Best clinic ever, dreams come true here. If you want to achieve the result at your first attempt, this is where you should go. The doctors were absolutely amazing, Ksenia and Alexander were simply the best. Everyone is always willing to help and answer all your questions. The staff controls everything to make your journey smooth and productive. 

Lena
05 April 2023

"All in all, an exceptional experience." After we had experiences with fertility clinics in three different countries in Europe (two of them in the EU), we chose Next Generation Clinic (NGC) in St. Petersburg, Russia. Our choice was initially based on the fact that they offer a large database of donors. Donors are often already genetically screened, and the process of getting the biological material is significantly easier than in other places.

Milan
21 January 2024
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    Questions & Answers

    Frequently Asked Questions


    How guarantee programs work

    What is an IVF guarantee program?

    A fixed-price package covering several IVF attempts, with the fee refunded if the agreed goal is not achieved. You pay once for the whole plan instead of paying per cycle, and the price does not change if you need a second or third attempt.

    Refund program, money-back guarantee, shared risk — what's the difference?

    Three names for the same model. The first two describe what happens if treatment does not work; the third describes how the risk is split between clinic and patient. When comparing offers, ignore the label and check three things: the program goal, the number of attempts and the refund percentage.

    What exactly is guaranteed at NGC?

    Your money, not the outcome. If a clinical pregnancy is not achieved after all included embryo transfers, the program fee is fully refunded, subject to the program's terms and conditions. No clinic can guarantee a medical outcome, and NGC does not claim to.

    Do you guarantee a live birth?

    No, and it is worth understanding why. Live-birth programs exist at some European clinics and cost considerably more, because the clinic carries the risk for nine months instead of a few weeks. NGC uses a clinical pregnancy endpoint to keep the price lower and the terms unambiguous.

    What counts as a clinical pregnancy?

    A gestational sac visible on transvaginal ultrasound. This is the standard clinical definition used by ESHRE and ASRM, not a formulation specific to NGC — so you can compare our programs with other clinics on the same basis.

    Price and what is included

    How much do NGC guarantee packages cost?

    From 9 800 € for 3X IVF with your own eggs, 12 560 € for Embryo Adoption and 19 900 € for Egg Donation. Each is a single fixed fee for the whole program, whatever number of attempts it takes.

    What is included in the price?

    Every clinical and laboratory stage your program needs to reach a transfer, plus the transfers themselves. What differs between the three programs is the source of the material and how many transfers are covered — the full list for each is above.

    What is paid separately?

    Medications in all three programs, and travel costs in all cases.

    Is PGT-A included?

    Yes, in all three programs — and this is the main thing to check when comparing refund offers. Most European guarantee programs charge for PGT-A per embryo on top of the package price, or transfer untested embryos altogether.

    When and how do I pay?

    Not all at once. You pay 50% on the day you arrive for the program, and the balance by the time of your first embryo transfer. Payment is made only after you have received and signed the treatment contract, so the refund terms are agreed in advance.

    Eligibility and treatment

    How do I know if I qualify?

    A fertility specialist reviews your documents and answers before you commit to anything — free and remotely. Eligibility rests on age, BMI, ovarian reserve and the absence of conditions that reduce the chance of implantation.

    What if I don't qualify for a guarantee program?

    Treatment is usually still possible under a standard plan. Not qualifying is a statement about the number of attempts we can realistically promise, not about your chances of having a child.

    Is there an age limit?

    Up to 35 for 3X IVF, up to 45 for both donor programs. The difference is egg quality: with your own eggs, age drives the result; with donor eggs, it does not.

    Why is there a BMI requirement?

    BMI up to 30 kg/m² in all three programs. It affects response to stimulation, the safety of anaesthesia during retrieval, and implantation — with a limited number of attempts, each one has to have a realistic chance.

    How many embryos are transferred at a time?

    One, always. Because PGT-A is included, a single tested embryo gives a chance comparable to transferring two untested ones, without the risks twin pregnancy carries for mother and babies.

    Can I use donor sperm? Is the program available for single women?

    Yes to both. Donor sperm works in any of the three programs, and Embryo Adoption uses donor eggs and sperm by definition. Note that guarantee terms apply where the genetic father has normozoospermia.

    Refund and travel

    What happens if I miscarry after a confirmed clinical pregnancy?

    Once a fetal heartbeat has been confirmed on ultrasound, the program is complete and no refund applies. Before that point, if you decide to end your participation, a partial refund is possible: you pay only for the services actually provided, and the balance is returned.

    How and when is the refund paid?

    Within 14 days of the program being closed, to the bank details you provide, in the same currency as your payment. All bank charges are covered by the clinic.

    Can I leave the program before it is completed?

    No refund applies once a fetal heartbeat has been confirmed on ultrasound — at that point the program is considered complete. Before that, you can end your participation and receive a partial refund: only the services actually provided are charged.

    What if no euploid embryos are obtained?

    This can happen, and the clinic does not guarantee otherwise — the outcome depends on the biological material, not on the laboratory. If no euploid embryos are available for transfer, your specialist will discuss the options under your program terms.

    Can international patients join a guarantee program?

    Yes — most patients in these programs come from abroad, mainly the UK, Ireland, Scandinavia, Germany, Italy and Spain. A coordinator handles scheduling, documents and communication in English throughout.

    How long does the program take and how many trips are needed?

    Two trips for own-egg and egg donation programs, one for embryo adoption. 3X IVF: 18–20 days, then 4–5 days for the transfer. Egg Donation: 3 days, then 4–5 days. Embryo Adoption: a single trip of 4–5 days.

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    Medically Reviewed By

    Diana Lobzeva, MD

    Senior Director of International Medical Affairs · OBGYN, Reproductive Endocrinologist

    More than 15 years of clinical experience, including internship programmes at clinics in Valencia, Spain and Chicago, United States. Has worked with over 500 couples from 80 countries and speaks four languages.

    Writes on: IVF outcomes, pregnancy loss, genetic testing, and guidance for international patients.

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