egg retrieval
Intrafallopian zygote transfer - Advantages and disadvantages
Also known as zygote intrafallopian transfer or ZIFT, zygote intrafallopian transfer is an assisted reproductive technique in which zygotes are inserted directly into the woman's fallopian tubes. However, ZIFT is in disuse because it is more invasive than other techniques. Read more
Embryo culture in the in vitro fertilization laboratory (IVF)
Egg and embryo culture is an essential phase of in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments. It can be performed in short or long culture. Read more
Endoscopic Surgery: Hysteroscopy & Laparoscopy
The aim of an endoscopic surgery is to visualize the interior of an organ or cavity. The two main techniques of endoscopic surgery used in gynaecology are the hysteroscopy and the laparoscopy. Read more
How the ISCI procedure is performed - the treatment step by step
To perform an ICSI, it is necessary to follow a series of steps which range from controlled ovarian stimulation to embryo transfer o embryo vitrification. Read more
What is meant by egg vitrification and what are its advantages?
Vitrification or "freezing" of eggs is the assisted reproduction technique that allows preserving a woman's fertility until the moment she wishes to become a mother. In this way, the eggs remain vitrified in liquid nitrogen at -196ºC until the woman decides to use them to become pregnant. Read more
Assisted reproduction techniques: differences and complexities
Assisted reproduction techniques are classified into low or high complexity treatments, depending on whether it is artificial insemination or IVF/ICSI, for example. The choice of one fertility treatment or another will depend on the characteristics and needs of each patient, as well as the reason for infertility. Read more
The IVF Process - How Is It Done Step by Step?
The following are the basic steps of every IVF procedure: ovarian stimulation, egg retrieval, embryo culture, and embryo transfer. Get the details of each with this guide. Read more
What Medications Are Used for Ovarian Stimulation?
Ovulation-stimulating drugs are subcutaneously injected medications containing hormones. They are self-administered before ovum pick-up. Read more
Donor-sperm IVF in the Czech Republic
IVF using donor sperm may be the ultimate solution for couples with fertility issues caused by male factor infertility. Read more
Useful information about the egg donation process in Cyprus
Cyprus is a common European destination country for international patients whom need to use donor oocytes to become mothers/parents. Read more
Choosing an egg donor in Cyprus
In Cyprus, egg donors must remain anonymous. Thus, fertility clinics should attempt to guarantee the confidentiality in the data provided by the donor. Read more
Donor-sperm IVF in Cyprus
Sperm donation is allowed in Cyprus to be used for intrauterine insemination (IUI) and in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedures. It should be based upon anonymity and altruism. Read more
