Frequently Asked Questions
Questions
Is infertility an insurmountable obstacle to couples' efforts to have a child?
No, Infertility Today it has ceased to be considered a dead end for couples who wish to become parents. With the birth, in fact, in 1978, of the first child Through IVF, a global industry was born to bring hope to thousands of couples proving that science works wonders. And while this particular method initially came as a solution for the treatment of infertility problems related to the fallopian tubes, it was then associated with both genetic and reproductive disorders, creating however moral, religious, social, and legal issues. In the years that have passed since then, a lot has changed, since the then budding field of embryology has evolved, but also the technologies of Assisted Reproduction (ART) have progressed. At the same time, experience has been acquired and technologies are being perfected.
What is the age limit for IVF?
for a period of two (2) years from the publication of this, by decision of the Minister of Health, after a reasoned consent of the National Authority for Medically Assisted Reproduction, the According to article 4 of Law 3305/2005 (A' 17) The age limit of the permitted performance of assisted reproduction may be increased by two (2) years, i.e. up to the fifty-second (52nd) year of age completed.
The decision was taken by the National Authority for Medically Assisted Reproduction as the pandemic delayed thousands of couples. This is a decision that will enable many couples and women to complete discontinued treatments or trigger new efforts.
What are the advantages of the couple to have children with IVF?
Through the IVF We can help couples with fertility problems make their dream come true. Its great advantage is that we can check every stage of the reproduction process and with special tests to find where the problem is focused. By discovering the cause of the problem, we can propose solutions that will increase the chances of success.
Is the IVV method right for me?
Your doctor may recommend IVM: – if you are sensitive to the development of OHSS (ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome – a potentially dangerous reaction to the use of fertility drugs), such as if you have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) – where the cause of The couple's infertility has been characterized as only a male factor.
Is there an egg donation program?
Our center takes over egg donation program Based on a bank of donors who anonymously wish to donate their eggs. All donors are scrutinized and are advised before treatment begins. A great effort is being made to match the physical characteristics of donor-recipient.
Glossary
the presence of blood during the cycle, unrelated to menstruation, It is a very common occurrence In women of reproductive age, but also in those approaching menopause. This bleeding can be intense as a period or with the appearance of a few spots of blood.
Understandably, the presence of continuous vaginal bleeding makes the flow of everyday life impossible for the woman, as due to the bleeding the hematocrit reaches low levels, as a result of which the woman feels weak, dizzy and generalized fatigue and moves away from her her daily activities.
Inability to control the bodily functions of urination.
All Menstrual disorders (period) that occur in women, in various time phases of their lives, are due to hormonal causes (hormonal imbalances, deficiencies and abnormalities).
Anovulation is One of the most common causes of infertility to the woman. Essentially it is a disorder in which the eggs either do not develop properly, or are not released from the follicles of the ovaries. In this way, large inseparable follicles are created, i.e. simple ovarian cysts.
The gynecological infections leading to internal and external genital inflammations. Many of them are discovered by the gynecologist during the annual examination, while others appear with severe clinical symptoms.
Almost all women at some point in their lives face problems. Some of them are simple, but there are also more complex ones, which need medical treatment.
Dysmenorrhea is the situation in which the woman hurts more than normal during the period.
The process in a woman's life When the ovaries stop functioning and stops menstruation.
The mucous tissue that covers the inner wall of the uterus is called the endometrium. If this develops outside the uterus, in different places such as the ovaries, fallopian tubes, outer surface of the uterus, etc. then we are talking about endometriosis.
The hot flashes are The most common symptom in menopausal women. Flushing-hot flushes are due to vasodilation. A feeling of heat and heat overwhelms the woman starting from the head, continuing to the neck and ending in the rest of the body. Hot flashes are often accompanied by sweating and then a feeling of cold. Sweats follow in intensity, the same course. More intense on the head and neck, then on the torso (chest and back) and less on the rest of the body.
The triad of these symptoms is directly due to a woman's lack of estrogen in the brain.
Genital herpes
The genital herpes organ It is a sexually transmitted viral infection, which is caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV – Herpes simplex virus).
That is, it belongs to Sexually transmitted diseases (S.M.N.) or Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs).
HPV Infections
human papillomavirus infection or Warts (HPV) It is extremely common these days, worldwide, especially among young women.
For this reason, it is also called a silent epidemic, because on the one hand HPV infection is so widespread in the population, and on the other hand, it usually does not cause symptoms.
fibroids
The fibroids They are benign tumors, formed in the wall of the uterus from its smooth muscle fibers and appear in about 20-40% of women of reproductive age.
The benign tumors It's not a Cancer. They are simply concentrations of cells that have started to multiply faster than they should.
The climacteric starts from the moment that progressively The function of the ovaries begins to decrease.
It is essentially the transition from the reproductive phase to the non-reproductive period of a woman's life.
by the term atrial atrophy We mean thinning – -dry tearing of the vaginal wall, resulting in painful intercourse as well as an increase in the risk of developing urinary tract infections.
Vaginal dryness is one Main feature of vaginal atrophy (atrophic vaginitis), which means thinning and inflammation of the vaginal walls and results from the drop in estrogen.
The term vaginitis describes a chronic or acute vaginal inflammation. Women of all ages can be affected by vaginitis. It is one of the most common infectious diseases of female genitalia.
Colposcopy is a procedure that allows your doctor to carefully examine abnormal cells in your cervix. Your doctor may use some fluids, which when the cervix is exposed, the abnormal cells stand out from the normal ones. Your doctor will then examine these areas using a colposcope, an instrument similar to a microscope. A small piece of tissue can be removed as a biopsy for study in a laboratory.
Usually for the existence of a cyst in the ovary we are led by a blunt pain in the area of the lower abdomen or a deep pain during sexual intercourse.
However, It is possible for a cyst to be completely painless and give indirect symptoms, such as e.g. Irregular circles.
Laparoscopy
the laparoscopy It is an invasive diagnostic medical technique, with the help of an instrument called a laparoscope, which allows control of the inside of the abdomen.
estrogen
Estrogens are the key Female Hormones.
One of the most serious problems, leading to multiple chronic diseases in women and directly due to the drop in their hormones, is osteoporosis.
The polyps are masses located in the inner wall of the uterus (endometrial polyps) or in the cervix (cervical polyps).
When polyps sometimes cause symptoms, they appear in the form of period disorders, which vary in intensity from small dropsy bleeding to bleeding (uterrillgia), heavy period (menorrhoea), or even as bleeding after Menopause.
They could rarely be malignant, especially at older ages.
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that occurs when An imbalance of hormone levels in the woman's body It causes cysts in the ovaries. These cysts that characterize polycystic ovaries are small (4-8 millimeters) and are located on the periphery of the ovaries.
Infertility
the infertility defined as the inability of a couple to achieve conception and to have a child after at least one year of regular sexual contacts without contraceptive protection.
Hysteroscopy
the hysteroscopy It is a diagnostic method, which allows us to Explore the inside of the womb.
ovaries
to the woman, The ovaries are the genital glands located on one right and left of the uterus. They produce female hormones and contain the eggs. Their size varies depending on which ovary will be ovulated and at what age phase the woman is.
Ovulation (ovulation)
Ovulation is The release of the egg from the ovary. The egg is the female cell fertilized by the sperm.
