Infertility

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IVF

IVF is one of the most frequently used techniques in assisted reproduction. It consists of bringing the egg and the sperm together to ensure that both genomes combine. When the semen sample is normal and there is a history of earlier fertilization, “conventional” insemination is performed. This consists in placing the eggs in contact with a specific concentration of processed sperm (one hundred thousand sperm with good motility) in culture medium and incubating them at 37ºC until fertilization is observed.

When the sperm sample is of low quality or there is no prior history of fertilization, the insemination technique used is IntraCytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI).
ICSI is a highly sophisticated technique, requiring a great degree of precision, expertise and experience by the embryologist. It is the introduction by injection of a “live” sperm into the cytoplasm of the egg.
In the case of the Egg Donor Program, ICSI is absolutely necessary, regardless of the quality of the semen, in order to ensure a high rate of fertilization.

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EGG DONATION

Today there are thousands of women who, for many different reasons need donated eggs in order to conceive. The egg donation is an anonymous procedure in which the donor provides oocytes to the receiving couple.

Donated eggs from volunteers are fertilized with sperm from the recipients partner. After fertilization, the resulting embryos are transferred to the receiving patient following gestation.

We run a range of donor egg programs designed to meet the needs of women in both groups, following the recommendations of the effective legislation. In any case we are working to provide recipients with a matched donor through the highest standars of medical care and treatments. Notably, unlike other programs, we do not advertise, recruit or solicit Egg Donors. All of the Donors in our program have located us as a result of their own diligence and research. You therefore can be assured that these woman are mature, thoughtful and have considered all the ramifications involved.

PGD PREIMPLANTATION GENETIC DIAGNOSIS

Pre-implantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) is a laboratory procedure, used in conjunction with IVF, which helps to reduce the risk of passing on inherited conditions. Some of the most common reasons for PGD are specific single gene conditions (such as cystic fibrosis or sickle cell anemia) or structural changes of a parent’s chromosomes. Families may also use PGD when a member of the family is in need of a bone marrow donor, as a way to have a child who can provide matching stem cells.

Typically, the couples in need of these techniques are NOT infertile. In fact, in most cases, there is a family history of the condition and the couple is seeking the opportunity to diminish the risk of having another child with significant health compromise or early death. However, through generally available genetic screening, occasionally a couple who is seeking fertility treatment is found to be at risk of passing on an inherited condition, and PGD may become an option for them during the course of their care with us.

PGD is available for almost any inherited condition for which the exact mutation is known. However, a unique test must usually be built for each couple who is planning to use PGD. This test design may take up to several months to complete prior to beginning an IVF cycle.

OVARIAN REJUVENATION

Ovarian rejuvenation is the process of turning back the fertility clock for women who have experienced early menopause.

VAGINAL PRP REJUVENATION

Vaginal rejuvenation is a procedure that entails tightening the vaginal structures and muscles on both the inside and the outside to enhance vaginal muscle tone, strength and control.

Nowadays, the loss of desire, sexual dysfunction and performance or urine incontinence affect millions of women on a daily basis. Independent of the woman’s age, these disorders affect their lives. Many factors are implicated in a woman’s sexual arousal disorder, with hormonal, physical, psychological and relational changes to be mainly accused.

Decreased testosterone and estrogen levels, vaginal dryness, chronic health conditions and stress are the main contributors.

ENRICHED PRP

An advanced PRP method with impressive results
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) is an innovative regenerative therapy, which involves the application of autologous platelet-leukocyte-rich plasma containing growth factors and thrombin directly to the site of treatment. PRP treatment has been used broadly in several areas of medicine and aesthetics to relieve pain reduce inflammation, initiate healing and of course regeneration and rejuvenation of the tissues. The degranulation of platelets releases the biological factors into the site giving the beneficial effect.

To increase the efficiency of the PRP, Crete Fertility Centre started apply recently a novel technology by enriching and fortifying that with growth factors (Enriched PRP – EnPRP), derived from the own patient’s blood.

The most important benefit of the Enriched PRP – EnPRP is that contains over 10 times higher concentration of growth factors and cytokines. Evidence from research shows that it is the growth factors that reside in the platelet granules that are responsible for inducing healing and regeneration.

STEM CELL TREATMENT

The diminished ovarian reserve (infertility) problem can be treated with stem cell therapy using the patient’s own stem cells without any risks and side effects.
It can be applied to all women suffering from diminished ovarian reserve. The success rate of stem cell therapy of diminished ovarian reserve is 72% and above.