IVF Treatment in Cambodia for Patients from Malaysia and Singapore
Dan Ruo Hospital is a fertility centre based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. We treat patients from Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, mainland China and other countries, and our care team includes English-speaking coordinators who handle consultation, report review and treatment scheduling.
Why patients from Malaysia and Singapore look abroad
Assisted reproduction is regulated differently in each country, and those rules are the main reason patients travel. The summary below is general information only; regulations change, and patients should confirm their own position with the relevant authority or a local specialist.
| Malaysia | Assisted reproduction is governed by national guidelines and fatwa rulings. IVF is generally restricted to legally married couples using their own gametes; third-party reproduction such as donor eggs, donor sperm and surrogacy is not permitted, and single women are not eligible for IVF locally. |
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| Singapore | IVF is available to married couples, and since 2023 to single women as well. Surrogacy remains illegal, sex selection for non-medical reasons is not permitted, and the use of donor gametes is subject to conditions and limited availability. |
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| Cambodia | Regulations are more permissive on several points that matter to travelling patients, including treatment for single women and the availability of donor egg programmes. |
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This page describes medical information only. We do not provide legal advice, and we do not handle cross-border regulatory applications on a patient's behalf. Patients remain responsible for complying with the laws that apply to them at home.
Treatments available
- IVF (in vitro fertilisation) — eggs are retrieved and fertilised outside the body, then transferred to the uterus.
- ICSI (intracytoplasmic sperm injection) — a single sperm is injected directly into an egg; commonly used for male-factor infertility.
- PGT-A — preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy, screening embryos for the correct number of chromosomes before transfer.
- PGT-M — testing embryos for a known single-gene disorder carried by one or both parents.
- PGT-SR — testing for structural chromosomal rearrangements such as balanced translocation.
- Egg freezing (oocyte cryopreservation) — for patients who wish to preserve fertility before treatment or before starting a family later.
- Donor egg programme — donor eggs are used where a patient cannot use her own eggs.
- IUI (intrauterine insemination) — prepared sperm is placed directly into the uterine cavity.
The treatment pathway
- Online consultation — share previous test results; a physician reviews them and outlines options. This can be done from home.
- Pre-treatment testing — hormone panels, ultrasound and infectious disease screening. Many tests can be done locally and sent to us for review.
- Ovarian stimulation — a personalised medication protocol, typically 10–14 days.
- Egg retrieval and fertilisation — retrieval is a day procedure; fertilisation is by IVF or ICSI depending on the case.
- Embryo culture and testing — embryos are cultured to the blastocyst stage. Where PGT is chosen, a biopsy is taken and results take about 5–7 days.
- Embryo transfer — fresh or frozen transfer, as advised by the physician.
- Pregnancy test and follow-up — approximately 10–14 days after transfer, followed by monitoring.
Cost
Cost depends on the protocol, medication dosage, whether PGT is added and individual clinical factors. We do not publish a single price; a physician issues an itemised plan after assessment. As a general reference, treatment in Cambodia is usually less expensive than in the United States, Japan or Singapore, while travel and accommodation are additional.
See the cost page for what is typically included and excluded.
Common questions
Can Malaysian or Singaporean patients be treated in Cambodia?
Yes. There is no nationality restriction on receiving fertility treatment in Cambodia. Entry and stay are subject to Cambodia's standard immigration rules.
Can single women undergo IVF or egg freezing with you?
Yes. We accept single women for egg freezing and IVF treatment. This is one of the main reasons patients travel to us from countries where local rules restrict eligibility.
How long do I need to stay in Phnom Penh?
Stimulation through retrieval usually takes 10–14 days. Where PGT is used with a frozen embryo transfer, the journey is split into two shorter trips. Your physician will confirm the schedule for your protocol.
Can I do the tests at home first?
In most cases yes. Many investigations can be completed at a clinic in your own country and sent to us electronically, which shortens the time you need to spend in Phnom Penh.
This site is for general information only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis or a guarantee of outcome. Any decision about treatment should be discussed fully with your own physician.