fertilisation
(IVF)
are the result of the collective input of
professionals from more than 9 countries
with extensive experience in the field.
Comprehensive feedback at the first visit
Our experienced fertility doctors will assess the causes of infertility and carry out the necessary tests and analyses. An initial visit (1h) with ultrasound costs EUR 160.
The package for an initial visit to the fertility doctor includes a consultation and ultrasound scan. During the initial visit, additional tests and analyses will be ordered.
A woman and her partner or a woman alone are welcome to the first visit.
After the initial visit, you will receive feedback on what may be causing your infertility and what your treatment options and future plans are.
What is IVF with your eggs?
IVF, or in vitro fertilisation, is one of the most widely used fertility treatment methods in the world, the aim of which is to assist in the fertilisation of oocytes with sperm cells outside the body, i.e. in a laboratory setting, and the transfer of the resulting embryo into a supportive environment in the uterus.
We are able to:
- Use a partner sperm
- Use a donor sperm
What is the cost of the treatment and what does it include?
The cost of an IVF procedure depends on whether your treatment is paid for by the Health Insurance Fund or you pay as a private patient.
The Health Insurance Fund will cover the cost of an IVF treatment cycle for a woman up to the age of 40 (inclusive) who is insured.
IVF for a private patient costs 2750€.
In vitro fertilisation
Price starting from: 2750€
- Preparing a treatment plan
- IVF nurse consultation
- Interpreting analyses
- Ovarian puncture, anaesthesia
- Laboratory procedures
- IVF (ICSI surcharge 700 eur)
- Culturing embryos in the EmbryoScope incubator
- Growing blastocysts
- Embryo transplantation
Extra charge: visits, ultrasound scans, medicines, ICSI, embryo freezing and storage, coordination fee for a patient living abroad.
IVF method is indicated for:
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- Difficult to negotiate egg ducts or lack of negotiability
- Abnormalities in seed cell quality
- Repeated failed IUI attempts
- ICSI is indicated for testicular sperm (TESE).
- Inherited genetic disease and indication for embryo genetic testing (PGT)
- Use of frozen egg cells for fertility preservation purposes
- Other reasons
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What is the
process?
1. Ovarian stimulation:
IVF treatment starts with stimulation of the ovaries, using hormone-stimulating drugs. The preparatory treatment usually lasts 9-14 days.
2. Monitoring the development of follicles:
Regular ultrasound examinations/monitoring and, if necessary, hormone analyses are carried out during ovarian stimulation therapy.
3. Ovarian puncture:
Oocyte collection is a short-term vaginal procedure under general anaesthesia involving follicular puncture, ultrasound and follicular aspiration.
4. Preparation of a sperm sample:
Sperm sample pre-treatment to increase the fertilisation capacity of sperm cells and achieve optimal motility.
5. Fertilisation and embryo cultivation:
The oocytes are fertilised by classical IVF or intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI). The latter involves the selection of one sperm for each egg and the microinjection of the sperm into the egg.
6. Embryo transplantation:
Embryo transfer is a short procedure (5-10 min) during which the doctor inserts the embryo(s) into the uterus using a thin catheter. In our clinic, EmbryoGlue, a transplantation solution, can be used on request to promote the attachment of the embryo to the uterus, thereby increasing the likelihood of conception.
7. Pregnancy detection:
For pregnancy to occur, the embryo must attach to the inner surface of the woman’s uterus, the endometrium. Two weeks after embryo transfer, a blood test (hCG) will show whether the embryo has hatched. A clinical pregnancy can be detected by ultrasound from the 6th week of pregnancy.
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Frequently asked questions
When is it necessary to see a fertility specialist?
It is considered that a couple should see a specialist in Assisted Reproduction when pregnancy has not been achieved after one year of unprotected sexual intercourse. However, this period is approximate and can vary depending on age. For example, it is recommended to reduce it to 6 months for individuals over 35 years old.
The in vitro fertilisation process usually lasts about five weeks: it starts at the beginning of the menstrual cycle with 10-12 days of ovarian stimulation, followed by puncture, fertilisation of the eggs with sperm, embryo culture, 5 days of follow-up and transplantation. A pregnancy test is carried out 15 days after the transplant.
IVF treatment outcomes and success depend on the quality of the gametes, but it is estimated that the success rate of a first IVF cycle is around 45%. The probability of success increases cumulatively with successive cycles and exceeds 75% from the third cycle onwards. If donor cells are used, a 75% success rate is likely to be achieved in as little as two cycles.
Our aim is to avoid complications caused by multiple pregnancies and to create the best conditions for a healthy baby, which is why we prefer to transfer a single embryo at the blastocyst stage, which allows a high chance of pregnancy of over 60%.
The risks associated with IVF are relatively low, with common side effects of ovarian stimulation including flatulence, nausea, vomiting, fluid retention or temporary weight gain, and in rare cases hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) may occur following stimulation, with more severe manifestations estimated to be experienced by 0.5-2% of patients. The increased risk of ovarian, breast, cervical or uterine cancer due to hormone therapy has not been scientifically proven.
Ovarian puncture is performed under general anaesthesia and a pre-operative assessment is carried out to mitigate the associated risks. In rare cases, mild bleeding may occur during the puncture, but post-puncture complications are short-lived and occur in less than 3% of cases.
We recommend that you bring previous medical records, test/study results and other documents that may help the treating doctor to assess the case to the first visit. In the absence of previous investigations, the treating physician may recommend additional tests to confirm the diagnosis. In order to develop the best treatment plan, we will consider the patient’s medical history in a comprehensive way at the first appointment.
+20 IVF CLINICS
8 Laboratories
9 Countries
3 Biobanks
