Taiwan and Mackay Memorial Hospital

We got to Taipei around 1AM on a Tuesday evening. I had already arranged for hotel transfer since public transportation was no longer an option. We had an appointment scheduled on the same day that we were arriving so we rushed to the hotel and decided to call it a day. It's a good thing Via Loft Hotel had a 24-hour snack bar in case we felt hungry. :)

We had a 2pm appointment with Dr. Robert Lee that day. We went to the International Medical Services and met Annie and Mandy, who assisted us and toured us around the hospital. Soon after, we headed up to the 2nd floor to Dr. Lee's clinic. There was a short interview about my medical history with one of the assistants then I waited for my name to be called. There is a list of names posted near the door and the corresponding numbers. The number and name will be called and you will be permitted to wait inside for Dr. Lee to call your name along with other patients. My husband was not allowed to go into the room with me.

Behind this curtain, you would hear Dr. Lee to talking to patients.

I waited around 30 minutes for my name to be called. I just told him a few things about my infertility history and he did a quick examination on me. My husband was then called in to discuss our options for IVF and the timeline. He also discussed the laboratory exams we would need to take before I leave Taiwan. Some of the tests were Prolactin, AMH, Thyroid and Semen Analysis.

Annie assisted us through everything and I've never felt so relieved to be able to do everything maybe in about 2 hours. This includes the tests and an injection. My husband needed to submit his semen sample the following day as the Fertility Center only accepts samples until 12 in the afternoon.

This was my total bill for my initial consultation in Mackay. I think it's pretty reasonable.

It was a pretty good experience for a first-timer in Taiwan such as myself. Now, I'm just supposed to wait for my period to come until I start taking my pills and leave again for Taiwan before Day 28. Wish me luck! :)