Ovarian reserve and female fertility
Fertility science is complicated. There are so many factors involved and so many things to consider. If you want to decode your own fertility — regardless of your future family plans, ovarian reserve is a good place to start. In this guide, you can find all information to understand your fertility through ovarian reserve testing […]
Can uterine fibroids affect IVF?
Uterine fibroids are a common disorder in women of reproductive age: About 20% to 50% of women have fibroids. Although many fibroids are completely harmless, you may still wonder how they may affect your IVF success and whether their removal would improve the outcome. First, what are fibroids? Uterine fibroids, also called myomas, are abnormal […]
Is North Cyprus safe for IVF?
The COVID-19 pandemic has tested the promptness and efficiency of governments, healthcare systems and communities worldwide. Cyprus was one of the few countries that have responded remarkably well to the pandemic. With as few as 108 coronavirus cases, this Mediterranean island remains to be the safest country to travel in the post-Covid period for medical tourism. […]
Why should you consider IVF holiday?
A growing number of hopeful parents travel across the globe each year for fertility treatment. Complex local legislation, restricted access to anonymous egg donors and high costs are often the driving factors behind fertility tourism. Many patients also choose to combine treatment with a holiday abroad as a way to reduce the stress of the […]
What you should know before IVF over 40?
There are many reasons why women decide to delay parenthood until their late 30s or 40s. These may include education, career, desire to find the right partner and reaching financial security. While the average age of first-time mothers has increased on a global scale, fertility still hasn’t changed — women do experience a decrease in […]
Trying to get pregnant for a year?
Getting pregnant can be a challenging process for many couples, but one that can be accomplished with the right education and guidance. If you are struggling to get pregnant, you’re not alone: About 15% of couples seek medical help to have a baby. Here we’ll guide you through the treatment options and where to go […]
Anovulation: What is it and what are your treatment options?
Ovulation is essential for conception. When ovulation is absent or irregular, getting pregnant is difficult. Although many women believe that regular periods mean normal ovulation, that’s not always the case. If you’re planning to start a family, it’s important to understand what’s causing anovulatory infertility, what symptoms to look out for and how to deal […]
Will the baby look like me if I use an egg donor?
Quick answer: your baby will carry the genetics of the egg donor and the sperm used — but donors are carefully matched to your physical characteristics (hair, eyes, skin tone, build), and as the birth mother you shape your baby’s development in the womb. Many donor-egg parents are told every day that their child looks […]
Single or multiple embryo transfer?
The Embryo Transfer is the final step of the IVF process, and one of the most important ones. Very often, if the Ovarian stimulation protocol was correctly prescribed, and the women reacted suitable to the stimulation phase, we obtain more than one good embryo for the final transfer (if there was not an issue with […]
Pregnancy with endometriosis? Challenge accepted!
Endometriosis is one of the conditions in women that can make getting pregnant a difficult process. Conceiving with endometriosis is possible, but it surely doesn’t happen easily. Almost half of the women diagnosed with endometriosis have reported difficulties in getting pregnant naturally. Endometriosis doesn’t always lead to infertility. Usually, it depends on the severity of […]