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Why This Matters

IVF is a deeply emotional and time-sensitive journey. With the right support, patients like Emma and Leo don’t have to wait in uncertainty — they can move forward with hope and confidence.

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Shanghai Ji'ai Hospital - Pioneer in Sino-US Assisted Reproduction

Shanghai Ji Ai Genetics & IVF Institute (Ji Ai Hospital) is one of China’s pioneering and most prestigious centers specializing in Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART). Established in 1989 as a collaboration between Fudan University’s Obstetrics & Gynecology Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine (USA), it is among the first IVF clinics in China.

Ji Ai is consistently ranked among the top fertility centers nationwide for its high success rates in IVF, IUI, embryo cryopreservation, genetic screening (PGT), fertility preservation, and advanced maternal age treatments. It is a trusted destination for couples from around the world seeking safe and personalized fertility care.

The hospital features a dedicated international patient program, serving individuals and couples from the US, Europe, Australia, Southeast Asia, and beyond.

Key Highlights

  1. Cutting-Edge Technologies

    • PGD/PGS Leadership:

      • Screens 200+ monogenic diseases (e.g., thalassemia, SMA) with 99.2% accuracy

      • Mitochondrial function assessment for advanced-age women (>40) boosts pregnancy rate to 50%

    • Fertility Preservation:

      • "Onco-Fertility Program" partners with tumor hospitals for egg/embryo freezing

      • Leading adolescent fertility preservation cases in East China

  2. Dual-Standard Quality System

    • International Team:

      • US Medical Director Joseph Schulman (GIVF founder) conducts quarterly consultations

      • 60% physicians trained in US/EU reproductive centers

    • Certified Lab:

      • Complies with FDA standards and ESHRE guidelines

      • CAP-accredited embryology lab (1 of 5 in China)

  3. Holistic Patient Care

    • Psychological Support:

      • "Warm Together" patient community (20,000+ members) with nightly physician Q&A

      • VR embryo observation reduces treatment anxiety

    • Stepwise Therapy Protocol:

      • Strict progression: natural cycle monitoring → ovulation induction → IUI → IVF

      • Only 30% patients require IVF (2025 data)

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Key Services & Specialties

  • IVF and Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI)

  • Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT-A/PGT-M) for embryos

  • Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)

  • Cryopreservation of embryos and oocytes (ideal for fertility preservation)

  • PCOS and ovulation disorder treatments

  • Fertility solutions for women of advanced maternal age or recurrent miscarriage

  • Male infertility evaluation and sperm analysis

  • Egg and sperm donor matching support (within Chinese legal framework)

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Services for International Patients

  • All consultations and reports available in English

  • Remote pre-evaluation and personalized treatment planning

  • Dedicated international patient coordinators for full-process support

  • Assistance with visas, accommodation, and travel logistics

  • Ideal for expats, overseas Chinese, and patients from Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan

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