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Uterine polyps are small soft tumors that grow inside the uterus. They vary in size with some as small as a seed and others as large as golf balls. About 24% of women have uterine polyps. What are the symptoms of uterine polyps Symptoms can […]
📍Hashimoto's thyroiditis, as an autoimmune disease, has a unique relationship with pregnancy and fertility. 👉Autoimmune diseases, including Hashimoto's, involve an overactive immune system that can affect the body's own tissues. When it comes to pregnancy, this hyperactivity can have major implications. ✔Understanding the complexity of […]
🗣Dear friends, ➡️We are very happy to inform you that 👨⚕️Dr. Alexandros Traianos, Gynecologist - Obstetrician and Specialist in infertility and Prenatal control (cervical transparency, Level B), will be available for an appointment in Athens on July 6 at IAKENTRO Athens. ➡️Whether you are facing challenges in trying to have a child, or you have questions and concerns about [...]
Adenomyosis is a condition that affects a relatively large percentage of women of reproductive age. Adenomyosis presents with symptoms that include painful, heavy periods, unusually long periods, severe pelvic pain, and painful intercourse. Adenomyosis also causes an enlarged uterus and can cause infertility, recurrent miscarriages or premature birth. With adenomyosis, the [...]
The frustration you feel when you're trying to conceive but can't can be extremely frustrating to overwhelming. You're not sure what's going on, but you know there must be some reason you can't grasp. If you have been actively trying to conceive for a year (six months if you are over 35) [...]
Progesterone is an important part of infertility treatment, with fertility specialists often prescribing progesterone supplements to help improve IVF pregnancy rates. So why is progesterone supplementation used and can it also help with natural conception rates? What is progesterone? Progesterone is a […]
When you are trying to conceive, it can be frustrating to see repeated negative pregnancy tests. One of the most important decisions on your fertility journey is to...
🐣 🌷 Happy Easter from our clinic! 🌷🐣 We hope this festive season brings you health, happiness and lovely moments with your loved ones. Stay...
➡ At the "Dr. Alexandros Traianos" Centre for Reproductive Medicine, we understand the anxiety associated with infertility and we are here to help you find answers to this very...
Reproductive medicine is a rapidly growing field that offers a range of treatments and procedures to help couples struggling with infertility. Some of the key...
Infertility is the condition in which a man and a woman cannot conceive naturally. In Europe, infertility affects 13% of couples, with one third...
Infertility is, in itself, a frustrating experience. From trying to conceive to tests and diagnosis, it involves several stages and challenges. Diagnosing...
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Infertility is defined as the failure to achieve conception after one year (or 6 months in the case of a woman over the age of 35) of normal, regular sexual intercourse. In other words, when a year has passed without the woman becoming pregnant, the couple should consult their treating physician, so that the cause preventing pregnancy can be identified and subsequently addressed. However, we should all be aware and not forget that age is the most critical factor for female fertility, and that an individualized approach to each couple is the "golden key" that solves the problem.
Of course not. In approximately one third of cases, infertility is due to the woman (female factor), while in another third of cases it is due to the man (male factor). In the remaining third, it is due to both partners (both the man and the woman) or even to unknown factors.
• alcohol • narcotic substances • environmental toxins, including pesticides and lead • smoking • health problems • medications • radiotherapy and chemotherapy • age
In general, specialists agree that the fact that a couple has already had a child may be considered evidence that, at least initially, there is no infertility problem. It is like a small test that has been carried out and shows that they “succeeded” at least once. On the other hand, however, we should be aware that circumstances may have changed in the meantime and that a problem may have developed (e.g., the man may have had an inflammation affecting the quality of his sperm, or something may have occurred that affects female fertility: an inflammation, gynecological surgery, an abortion, etc.). In any case, therefore, if a reasonable period of time (one year) passes and a couple is unable to achieve a pregnancy, then, with the help of their doctor, they should investigate whether a problem causing infertility has arisen.
Success rates vary at each IVF center. Very important factors also include the woman’s age, her hormone levels, and, of course, her husband’s sperm. In general, rates are around 45% or slightly higher for women up to 35 years of age.
The number of treatment cycles a woman may undergo is not fixed. It is certain that in our country there are highly qualified obstetrician-gynecologists and well-organized infertility treatment centers that provide excellent medical services in this field. Provided that the appropriate indications are present (e.g., ovaries that respond to stimulation treatment, a good-quality endometrium, etc.), the success rate—particularly with the use of newer techniques and biotechnological medicines, which demonstrate increased bioactivity compared with conventional urine-derived medicines—reaches a cumulative rate of approximately 65%–70% after 4 treatment cycles.
Egg retrieval takes 10–15 minutes, is not painful, is performed under sedation, and after the procedure is completed you can return to your activities.
The association between IVF medications and the risk of developing cancer is the greatest concern for women participating in these programs. However, numerous literature references gathered from reliable scientific studies and published in reputable medical journals worldwide are reassuring and do not confirm this concern.
At Dr. Traianos' Reproductive Medicine Center, we offer egg and sperm cryopreservation services for individuals who have a personal or medical reason and require this service. We use the most advanced vitrification technique for the freezing of sperm and eggs.