Ovarian Rejuvenation for Low Ovarian Reserve: PRP, OFFA & IVF Outcomes Explained
Ovarian rejuvenation therapies aim to stimulate remaining but inactive ovarian follicles in women with reduced ovarian reserve or early menopause. Techniques such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections and ovarian tissue activation may improve ovarian response, though results vary and treatment remains experimental. Understanding Ovarian Rejuvenation Ovarian rejuvenation does not create new eggs. Instead, it focuses […]
IVF in Thessaloniki: Best Clinics, Travel Tips, and Patient Reviews
Thessaloniki is one of Greece’s most trusted IVF destinations. The city combines advanced embryology laboratories, experienced fertility specialists, and access to treatments such as egg donation under Greece’s assisted reproduction framework. Many international patients choose Thessaloniki for its medical standards and calmer atmosphere compared to larger capitals. IVF in Thessaloniki – Summary Is Thessaloniki a […]
Will My Donor Egg Baby Look Like Me?
There is no guarantee but using donor eggs does not mean your baby will not resemble you, nor does it prevent deep bonding or a strong sense of parenthood. Physical resemblance depends on complex genetics and careful donor matching, while pregnancy, environment, and daily care play a central role in a child’s development and identity. This […]
IVF in Athens: Best Clinics, Costs, Success Rates & Complete Guide
Athens is one of Europe’s leading destinations for IVF treatment, offering high success rates, experienced fertility specialists, and significantly lower costs than countries like the UK or USA. Quick answer: This guide brings together everything you should know: why Athens is a strong choice for international patients, travel logistics, the main IVF clinics internationally patients […]
IVF in Prague: Clinics, Travel Planning, and What International Patients Can Expect
Last updated: January 2026 Prague has become one of the most established destinations in Europe for IVF treatment, especially for patients travelling from the UK, Ireland, the United States, and Canada. Over the past years, the Czech capital has earned a strong reputation for combining advanced fertility medicine, patient-friendly laws, and a treatment process that […]
IVF as a Single Woman: Legal Considerations and Treatment Choices
IVF for single women is widely available in many countries and can involve donor sperm, donor eggs, double donation, or embryo donation. Choosing the right pathway depends on medical needs, donor legislation, personal preferences, and where treatment is legally permitted. Becoming a Parent Without a Partner: A Realistic Option Choosing to pursue motherhood without a […]
Embryo Donation in Europe: Access Rules, Costs, and Who It’s Right For
Embryo donation allows patients to achieve pregnancy using embryos donated from another couple’s IVF treatment. It is available in many European countries, with costs ranging from about €2,000 to €5,500 depending on location, legal access, and clinic policies. What Embryo Donation Really Means in Practice Embryo donation is a form of assisted reproduction in which […]
IVF Double Donation: Complete Guide to Donor Egg and Donor Sperm IVF in Europe
IVF double donation is a form of in vitro fertilization where both the egg and the sperm come from donors. It is commonly used when one or both intended parents cannot produce viable gametes, or when treatment involves single women or same-sex female couples. Across Europe, this treatment is established, regulated, and widely accessible. What […]
How to Choose the Right IVF Clinic for You: Checklist, Red Flags & Questions to Ask
Last Updated: January 28, 2026 The right IVF clinic isn’t the “best-ranked” clinic—it’s the one that fits you medically, emotionally, financially, and logistically. Prioritise communication quality, transparency, and support. Use a structured checklist, watch for red flags, and ask direct questions before committing. How to Choose the Right IVF Clinic for You – Summary Struggling […]
The Best Patient-Centred Care Clinics in Europe
Infertility is often a deeply personal and emotionally challenging journey for individuals and couples. Navigating fertility treatment requires more than medical expertise; it demands compassion, empathy, and personalized attention. Recognizing this, the European Fertility Society (EFS) introduced the Patient-Centred Care Clinic Programme, aiming to identify and certify fertility clinics dedicated to providing exceptional patient-focused care. […]
IVF Treatment Abroad for Women Over 40: What to Know
Last Updated: January 29, 2026 Women over 40 can pursue IVF abroad. While success with own eggs declines sharply after 40, many clinics in Europe offer donor egg IVF, embryo donation, and advanced embryo monitoring, with more liberal age limits, faster access, and lower costs than in the UK. This guide explains why women over […]
Understanding ROPA: A Prelude to Patient Success Stories at Cyprus IVF Hospital
ROPA (Reception of Oocytes from the Partner), also known as Reciprocal IVF or Co-IVF is a process enabling both members of a same-sex female couple to participate actively in the pregnancy process. One partner donates her eggs for embryo creation, and the other carries the pregnancy, allowing one to be the genetic mother and the […]
Overcoming Advanced Maternal Age and Complex Infertility Issues – Real Patient Cases
At Cyprus IVF Hospital, a leading center for reproductive medicine under the expert guidance of Dr. Serap Kağan, remarkable stories of hope, resilience, and medical triumph unfold regularly. These patient success stories are not just narratives of personal journeys; they are testaments to the advanced capabilities of modern fertility treatments and the profound impact of […]
Navigating Low Ovarian Reserve and IVF: Expert Insights
The journey of understanding and navigating the nuances of reproductive health can often be intricate and overwhelming. It’s a terrain where knowledge meets emotions, science intersects with aspirations, and where every patient needs clarity. Thankfully, with the guidance of experts from UR Vistahermosa, we will be able to give you the information you need about […]
Embryo Monitoring – Real Patient Cases
Facing infertility challenges can be emotionally draining for couples dreaming of parenthood. However, with the assistance of cutting-edge reproductive technologies, fertility clinics like Clínica Tambre are offering renewed hope and improved outcomes. In this article, we explore the remarkable success stories of patients who achieved pregnancy by employing specialized techniques such as sperm selection using […]
IVF success after failed IVF cycles: Real patient cases
Yes, IVF can be successful even after failed cycles. Below are real clinical case studies showing how patients achieved successful pregnancies after failed IVF attempts by addressing underlying issues such as adenomyosis, endometritis, and polycystic ovaries. Each case highlights: Real case studies presented below have been provided by the emBIO Fertility Clinic from Greece. All […]
IVF ICSI Explained
Last Updated: February 5, 2026 IVF and ICSI are the two most common assisted reproduction treatments offered worldwide.They are accessible to single patients, same-sex couples, and heterosexual couples. While they share many steps, the main difference lies in fertilisation: IVF and ICSI: Key Points IVF and ICSI: the key difference explained While IVF and ICSI […]
IVF Sex Selection—Countries, Costs and Dilemmas
Last updated: July 7, 2025 IVF Sex Selection – Summary It has been suggested that the development of IVF (in vitro fertilization) and assisted reproductive technology have been the standout achievements of clinical and scientific discovery over the last century, perhaps ever. If you ask infertility patients who have benefited from IVF you would be […]
IVF with PGT-A (PGS) Explained
PGT-A (previously called PGS) is a genetic screening test performed on embryos during IVF to identify chromosomal abnormalities (aneuploidy). By analysing embryos before transfer, PGT-A helps embryologists select embryos with the correct number of chromosomes, which may improve implantation chances and reduce miscarriage risk in selected patients. PGT-A (PGS): Summary What is PGT-A (formerly PGS)? […]
Egg donation IVF explained
Latest Update: January 28, 2026 IVF with donor eggs (egg donation) is one of the most effective fertility treatments available today. It involves fertilising eggs from a donor with sperm from a partner or donor, then transferring resulting embryos into the recipient’s uterus. Egg donation is especially recommended for women who cannot conceive with their […]
Endometrial Scratching in IVF – When, How, If and Prospective Outcomes Explained
Endometrial scratching is a medical procedure that involves the mechanical injury of the endometrial lining of the uterus. The procedure is performed using a small plastic or metal catheter and aims to improve the chances of successful embryo implantation during in vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatment. UR Vistahermosa is a fertility clinic in Spain that specialises […]
Do Fertility Doctors Recommend Performing PGS in Egg Donation Cycles?
Pre-Implantation Genetic Screening (PGS) is one of the most commonly used diagnostic tests in modern embryology. It allows fertility specialists to identify chromosomally correct embryos from those carrying defects. Aneuploid embryos don’t implant well (and even if they do, they can result in further complications). By selecting the right embryo to transfer, pregnancy rates shoot […]
What should I avoid before embryo transfer?
Here we share some of our fertility experts’ answers. Answer from:Raúl Olivares, MD Gynaecologist, Medical Director & Owner Barcelona IVF In my opinion, there’s nothing in particular that should be avoided before the embryo transfer. Of course, if you have been through an IVF cycle and your ovaries have been stimulated, plus you’ve gone through […]
How long do you need to take progesterone after IVF?
Progesterone prepares the lining of the endometrium to help the embryo implant. When you’re going through IVF treatment, fertility experts prescribe progesterone starting from the time of the egg retrieval, and once you get pregnant, it is advisable to continue. For how long should you be taking progesterone after the IVF cycle? Answer from:Raúl Olivares, […]
How can I make my first IVF successful?
Here we share some of our fertility experts’ answers. Answer from:Raúl Olivares, MD Gynaecologist, Medical Director & Owner Barcelona IVFTo be honest, in regard to improving the quality of gametes (egg cells) and therefore improving the quality of the embryos that we transfer, there is very little that you can do. However, we still recommend […]
Surrogacy – legal aspects in popular destinations
Surrogacy can be very complicated when it comes to laws and regulations, especially if you are planning to go abroad and find a surrogate there. It is very much recommended that you seek legal advice before making any decisions. Laws about surrogacy can be very different in each country and this could lead to some […]
The To-do List – Fertility Story – By Sadie Scotch
I’m generally pretty lucky. I usually win at various lotteries, bingo, whatever. So I was pretty sure my fertility results, even though I’d been on birth control for decades and was 38 years old, were going to be top-notch. But I wasn’t a winner, I was a loser, I noted, as I read the words, […]
How To Cope With IVF Failures – What Happens To Your Body?
Last updated: July 7, 2025 How To Cope With IVF Failures – Key Insights Improvements in assisted reproductive technology are continuously nudging up IVF (in vitro fertilization) success rates and these improvements are being replicated in treatment centers around the world. Whilst success rates are rising, the number of patients accessing IVF treatments is also […]
8 Tips for Finding the Best Surrogacy Agency
Whether you’re planning to grow your family as intended parents or you want to give the gift of life as a surrogate, choosing the right surrogate agency is essential. You want a company that cares about you and will help you along every step of the way. The best surrogacy agencies will help you find […]
Interview with Dr. Antonio Gosálvez from Quironsalud Madrid
…The more you give to your patients the better you will sleep at night… Dr. Antonio Gosálvez, MD, PhD, University Hospital Quironsalud in Madrid We have interviewed Dr. Antonio Gosálvez – Fertility Unit Director at University Hospital Quironsalud in Madrid who treated more than 10,000 patients during his career! Antonio Gosálvez is behind our Fertility […]