Hanoi Andrology and Fertility Hospital

A specialist reproductive-health hospital in Hanoi

Hanoi Andrology and Fertility Hospital, commonly branded as AF Hanoi, is a specialist hospital focused on fertility, male reproductive health, gynaecology and sexual medicine. It opened in 2009 and operates from 431 Tam Trinh in Hoang Mai, Hanoi. Unlike a consultation-only fertility office, the hospital publishes an assisted-reproduction laboratory, operating facilities, inpatient rooms and clinical services for both partners.

Its scope extends from an initial fertility assessment to intrauterine insemination, IVF/ICSI, embryo culture, genetic testing and cryopreservation. Separate services cover male infertility, andrologic surgery, obstetrics and gynaecology, sexual difficulties and gender-related care. This breadth can reduce the need to arrange every part of an evaluation at a different facility, although each patient still needs an individual plan.

Starting with a fertility assessment

The first appointment is used to review the couple’s history and decide which investigations are relevant. The hospital lists premarital reproductive-health checks, semen analysis, reproductive hormone tests and diagnostic imaging among its services. Previous pregnancies, miscarriages, operations, infections and fertility treatment should be discussed, as should cycle regularity and the time spent trying to conceive.

Both partners may need assessment. Focusing only on the woman can delay identification of a male factor, while one abnormal semen result does not by itself define the complete cause of infertility. Bring earlier laboratory reports, ultrasound images, operation notes and treatment summaries. If records are not in Vietnamese, ask in advance whether an English copy is sufficient or whether translation is needed.

IUI and when it differs from IVF

The hospital provides intrauterine insemination (IUI), in which prepared sperm is placed into the uterus around ovulation. IUI is not interchangeable with IVF and is not appropriate for every diagnosis. Tubal status, sperm parameters, age, ovulation and treatment history can all affect whether a clinician considers it reasonable.

In vitro fertilisation involves ovarian stimulation, egg retrieval, fertilisation in a laboratory, embryo culture and later embryo transfer. AF Hanoi publishes both conventional IVF information and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), where an embryologist injects a selected sperm into an egg. The hospital’s published material explains that its IVF patients use ICSI, but patients should still ask why that method is recommended in their own cycle and what is included in the written estimate.

Embryo culture, monitoring and genetic testing

AF Hanoi lists day-five embryo culture and a time-lapse embryo monitoring system in its reproductive laboratory. Time-lapse equipment allows embryos to remain in a controlled incubator while images are recorded at intervals. It is a laboratory tool; it does not guarantee that an embryo will develop, implant or result in a live birth. Ask how the hospital decides which embryos are cultured to day five and how laboratory updates are communicated.

The hospital also advertises preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) for chromosome abnormalities and certain single-gene disorders. PGT is not a universal screening package and does not eliminate all genetic or pregnancy risks. The indication, limits, biopsy process, possibility of an inconclusive result and any need for later prenatal testing should be explained before consent. Patients pursuing PGT for a known inherited condition should bring the relevant family and molecular-genetic reports.

Fertility preservation and cryostorage

Published services include freezing and storage of eggs, sperm, testicular tissue and embryos. Fertility preservation may be discussed before medical treatment that could affect fertility, when parenthood is being deferred or as part of an assisted-reproduction plan. The medical steps differ substantially between egg, embryo and sperm freezing.

Before storage, request the current contract and check the annual fee, specimen identification system, consent rules, renewal procedure and what happens if contact is lost. International patients should also ask about exporting reproductive material, because legal documents, receiving-centre requirements and transport by a specialist courier may apply. Storage preserves biological material but cannot promise a future pregnancy.

Male infertility and surgical sperm retrieval

The andrology service evaluates concerns such as azoospermia, reduced sperm quality, varicocele, undescended testes and congenital or acquired genital conditions. Its published surgical services include PESA, TESA, TESE and micro-TESE, procedures used in selected cases to retrieve sperm from the epididymis or testicular tissue. The correct technique depends on the likely cause of absent sperm and whether retrieved sperm is intended for ICSI.

Micro-TESE is a microsurgical search within testicular tissue and is primarily associated with selected cases of non-obstructive azoospermia. It is not simply a more advanced semen test. Patients should discuss genetic assessment, the possibility that no usable sperm will be found, anaesthesia, tissue storage, recovery and the coordinated IVF plan for the other partner before scheduling surgery.

The hospital also lists procedures for varicocele, vas deferens reconstruction, urethral or genital abnormalities and other andrologic conditions. A published service name does not establish that surgery is necessary; an examination and diagnosis come first.

Gynaecology and reproductive surgery

AF Hanoi provides gynaecology, cervical assessment and surgery for selected uterine, ovarian and tubal conditions. Its price and service information includes hysteroscopic and laparoscopic procedures, management of polyps and adhesions, surgery for fibroids or ovarian cysts and tubal procedures. These may be relevant when anatomy affects symptoms or a fertility plan.

A fertility consultation and a surgical consultation answer different questions. Ask whether a proposed operation is intended to relieve symptoms, obtain a diagnosis or improve access to fertility treatment, and whether delaying IVF has implications in the individual case. Request the exact procedure name, surgeon, anaesthesia plan, expected admission, pathology arrangements and postoperative restrictions.

Sexual medicine and LGBTQIA+ care

The hospital’s Center for Sexual Medicine, established in December 2022, publishes assessment and therapy for male and female sexual difficulties, psychosexual concerns, menopause-related issues, gender diversity, intersex conditions and LGBTQIA+ patients. Its current recruitment material also describes psychological consultation, sex therapy and support for transgender and gender-diverse communities.

This is a separate clinical pathway from fertility treatment. A person seeking help for erectile difficulty, early ejaculation, low desire, pain, vaginismus, relationship-related sexual concerns or gender-related health questions should state the purpose when booking so the appropriate professional can be selected. Privacy expectations, the type of practitioner, session length and whether a partner should attend are useful questions before the first visit.

Pregnancy, obstetrics and follow-up care

The hospital lists pregnancy monitoring and obstetric and gynaecological care after conception. Fertility treatment therefore does not necessarily end at a positive pregnancy test. Early blood testing and ultrasound may be scheduled to confirm the location and development of the pregnancy before care is transferred or continued.

Ask at the start of treatment which early-pregnancy visits are included, where urgent pregnancy symptoms should be assessed and when routine antenatal care begins. Heavy bleeding, severe one-sided pain, fainting, breathing difficulty or other acute symptoms need urgent medical assessment, not a routine message to the IVF coordinator. Travellers should identify a suitable emergency hospital near their accommodation.

Practical access for international patients

AF Hanoi is at 431 Tam Trinh, Lot 07–3A, Hoang Mai, Hanoi. The hospital publishes a main switchboard, 024 3634 3636, a hotline, 090 222 1268, and contact@afhanoi.com. Its stated timetable is Monday to Saturday from 07:30 to 17:00 and Sunday from 07:30 to 12:00. Treatment-cycle monitoring, procedures and public-holiday arrangements may follow different instructions, so confirm the exact arrival time rather than relying only on general opening hours.

The website contains some English material, but this does not prove that every consultation, consent form or embryology discussion is available in English. Ask for language support when booking. Fertility care involves detailed consent and time-sensitive medication instructions; if fluent communication cannot be confirmed, arrange an appropriate interpreter rather than depending on automatic translation alone.

Preparing for a time-sensitive treatment cycle

Medication schedules, ultrasound monitoring and egg-retrieval timing can change during a cycle. Ask which communication channel the clinical team uses and who to contact outside the published desk hours. Keep medicines in their original packaging and obtain written storage guidance, particularly when travelling in hot weather. Do not change an injection time or dose without speaking to the treatment team.

Couples visiting Hanoi should allow for more than the procedure itself. Initial tests, repeated monitoring, laboratory milestones, embryo transfer and pregnancy testing may extend the stay. Visa duration, work commitments and the partner’s availability should be considered before treatment begins. If sperm will be frozen in advance or a partner will be absent, clarify consent and identification requirements.

Understanding costs and published outcomes

The hospital publishes an extensive price table covering consultations, investigations, assisted reproduction, storage and surgery. Treat it as a starting point rather than a guaranteed total. IVF costs can include medicines, monitoring, egg retrieval, anaesthesia, ICSI, embryo culture, freezing, storage, transfer, PGT and additional laboratory work. Ask for a personalised written estimate and note which charges could change.

The website displays success percentages and patient stories, but neither predicts an individual result. Outcomes depend on diagnosis, age, ovarian response, sperm factors, embryo development and how success is defined. Ask whether a figure refers to a treatment cycle, embryo transfer, clinical pregnancy or live birth, and which patient group and period it covers. No success rate has been reproduced as a promise in this profile.

Accreditation and verification

The hospital’s downloadable profile contains an RTAC certificate covering fertility services, but the certificate shown has an expiry date of 19 November 2025. No later certificate was found on the official pages reviewed, so this profile does not label the hospital as currently RTAC-accredited. Patients for whom accreditation is important should request the current certificate number, scope and validity dates directly.

For comparison with other hospital and private options, see Vietnam Clinic’s guide to fertility and IVF clinics in Vietnam. When choosing a centre, verify the treating clinician, laboratory arrangements, regulatory documents, total expected cost and emergency pathway rather than relying on awards or promotional claims alone.

When another hospital may be needed

AF Hanoi offers specialist reproductive and surgical services, but it should not be assumed to provide every form of emergency, intensive or multispecialty care. Acute chest pain, stroke symptoms, major trauma, severe breathing difficulty or another life-threatening problem requires an appropriate emergency hospital. During fertility treatment, ask which facility manages complications outside AF Hanoi’s scope and how records will be transferred.

Before leaving any appointment, confirm the next clinical milestone, medication plan, warning signs and the number to use for urgent treatment-related questions. International patients should request copies of test results, procedure notes and an English summary when available. Complete documentation makes it easier to continue care if the patient returns home or changes provider.