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Most parents would be happy to have a baby of either sex, boy or girl. For various reasons, however, some have a strong preference for one sex over the other. We see...
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What is hysterosalpingography? A hysterosalpingogram or HSG test allows the reproductive specialist to examine the inner walls of the uterus and the fallopian tubes. This secondary...
Infertility caused by Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is currently considered the most common form of infertility. But what exactly is this syndrome and how can you...
For many couples, having a child is one of the greatest experiences of their lives. Bringing a new life into the world and starting a family, or bringing more love into the family you already...
Lifestyle choices can affect a woman's ability to conceive. If you want to get pregnant, you may be wondering about your fertility and whether you can do...
Infertility is a disease of the reproductive system. It can affect a man, a woman or both. Male infertility means that a man has a problem with...
Some causes of infertility can be reversed, and this is important to know. Even if you have been told that you cannot have children today, there is a good chance...
After having their first child, some women find it difficult to conceive a second time. There may be many reasons behind this. In this article, we will discuss secondary...
Medicine is advancing by leaps and bounds alongside progress in technology and science, and has made impressive strides in assisted reproduction treatments. One of the greatest...
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Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is the direct injection of sperm into the inner cavity of the uterus (endometrium) and aims to increase the number of sperm that enter the...
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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.