Becoming a parent is one of life's biggest permanent decisions that requires careful planning. A healthy start to a future family begins with self-care.
You may not be thinking about starting a family today, but now is a good time to start taking care of your reproductive health. Checking your reproductive health sooner rather than later will help you make important decisions early. Whether you want to conceive earlier than you originally planned, or you want to delay parenthood and you are considering freezing your gametes as part of your plan for future parenthood.
Preparation can also help you manage the emotional roller coaster that parenthood undoubtedly is.
Anyone in any kind of relationship, as well as single men and women, can have their fertility tested. For heterosexual couples who want to understand their combined fertility, it is important that they get tested around the same time. Choose the right diagnostic package for your situation.
Fertility testing will give you important information about your ability to conceive a child. The tests can reveal:
Don't wait until it's too late - approach fertility testing responsibly now and gain peace of mind knowing you've done your best for a healthy and happy start to your future family.
Fertility testing for women is comprehensive; it includes hormone testing, imaging tests, genetic screening and physical examinations. These tests help identify potential problems that could affect fertility, and allow recommendations for appropriate treatments or interventions to improve reproductive health.
Why get tested?
Diagnostic packages and services
Choose a diagnostic package that best suits your situation:
Male infertility is more common than many people think, and it can be caused by a variety of factors. Tests include a semen analysis, hormone tests and genetic screening, which help identify potential problems that could affect fertility and suggest appropriate treatments or interventions to improve reproductive health.
Why get tested?
Diagnostic packages and services
Choose a diagnostic package that best suits your situation:
With advances in medical technology and changing societal norms, social freezing is becoming an increasingly viable and popular option for people around the world.
The freezing of sperm and eggs for medical reasons (medical freezing) is a prudent way to ensure the possibility of having your own children in the future, even if you are facing demanding medical procedures. This allows you to get the necessary treatment knowing that your future is still open and full of possibilities.
Egg freezing is an established and safe way to preserve fertility by freezing mature eggs that can be used for future pregnancy. At Europe IVF, we offer egg freezing directly at our clinic.
Sperm freezing, also known as cryopreservation, is a process in which male gametes (sperm) are preserved at very low temperatures for later use. This procedure allows men to preserve their fertility for future fertilisation.
This procedure is used to plan future parenthood, e.g. before treatment that may affect fertility (e.g. chemotherapy), or for men working in risky occupations.
Getting a diagnosis of infertility is often shocking and emotionally difficult for many couples. This moment is often the beginning of a long and uncertain journey to find a solution that can last for years.
The process of searching for solutions provides an opportunity to expand your knowledge of your own body and health and to discover new technologies and treatments. Modern medicine offers a wide range of options and treatment methods that are constantly improving and bring hope for a positive outcome. Although the road may be long, each step forward is a step towards achieving your goal of becoming a parent.
Infertility is defined as the inability to conceive after 12 months of unprotected intercourse. If you have been trying to get pregnant for a year or more without success, you should see a reproductive medicine specialist. Women over 35 should consult a doctor after six months of unsuccessful attempts.
If you suspect you may have a fertility problem, book a consultation with our specialist. If you are delaying starting a family due to age or financial circumstances, consider freezing your eggs or sperm to increase your chances of future conception.
Women are responsible for about 30% of fertility problems. Female fertility problems include irregular ovulation, blocked fallopian tubes and uterine abnormalities such as fibroids and endometriosis. Treatment options include surgery, hormone therapy and IVF (in-vitro fertilisation).
About one in six couples have fertility problems. In most cases, assisted reproduction methods can help.
In about one third of couples, the woman has fertility issues, one third of cases are caused by the man, and in one third of couples both partners have fertility issues. No cause is found in about one in 10 couples screened for infertility. This is called 'unexplained' or 'idiopathic' infertility.
Because people are having children at a later age than they used to, age-related infertility is affecting an increasing number of women and men.
At Europe IVF, we can perform certain tests to find out why you are unable to conceive. Based on the results, our reproductive medicine specialist will help you determine the cause of the problem.
Female infertility may be caused by:
Tests performed to determine the cause of infertility may include:
Treatment options for female infertility depend on the cause, but they may include:
Approximately 30% of fertility problems are caused by men. Male fertility problems include poor sperm quality, low sperm count and blockages in tubes of the reproductive system. Treatment options for poor sperm quality include insemination with a concentrated sperm sample and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI). In ICSI, a woman's eggs are collected and a single sperm is injected into each egg using a microscopic needle.
New life begins when an egg is fertilised by a sperm. Healthy ejaculate contains around 20 million sperm per millilitre (ml) with sufficient motility and strength to swim to the fallopian tube, where conception occurs.
The probability of conception for a young fertile couple is approximately 25% per month. If you do not get pregnant after 12 months of trying (6 months if the woman is over 35), there may be a fertility problem.
At Europe IVF, we can perform certain tests to find out why you are unable to conceive. Based on the results, our reproductive medicine specialist will help you determine the cause of the problem.
The main causes of male infertility are:
Tests for men and their partners are performed to determine the cause of infertility. The following tests may be performed to diagnose male infertility::
No treatment can improve the quality of sperm. However, there are various methods that can increase the likelihood of conception with the current sperm quality. In most cases, couples with male factor infertility can be helped by assisted reproductive technologies (ART).
Reproductive methods available to infertile men include:
It's a biological fact that as men and women age, their ability to conceive declines, although the exact time when this starts to happen can vary from person to person.
Whether you want to have a child now or sometime in the future, it's never too early or too late to find out what you can do.
Deciding to make some lifestyle changes now will help increase your chances of having a healthy baby in the future, and it's a great way of investing in your health and the health of your future offspring.
It's not about having a perfect body, a healthy body is what's important, because healthier parents have healthier children.
A healthy, balanced diet and regular exercise are two of the best things you can do to improve your overall health and fertility. Both of these habits contribute to a healthy weight, which increases your chances of getting pregnant and having a healthy baby.
The good news is that if you or your partner are overweight or obese, losing even a few pounds can improve your chances of conceiving.
Smoking affects all stages of the reproductive process in both sexes.
It takes smokers longer to get pregnant than non-smokers. Secondhand smoke is almost as harmful as smoking, and women exposed to secondhand smoke take longer to get pregnant.
Chemical substances contained in cigarettes can damage eggs and sperm, which affects the health of the future child.
A healthy baby begins with healthy sperm and eggs. Whether it is the woman or man who is a smoker (or both), quitting smoking will increase your chances of conceiving and having a healthy baby.
When women stop smoking:
When men stop smoking:
No alcohol - this is the safest choice if you decide to get pregnant and have a healthy baby.
Drinking alcohol can lower a person's fertility regardless of their gender. Even light drinking can lower your chance of getting pregnant.
Heavy drinking also reduces the chance of having a healthy child.
The good news is that it doesn't have to be this way forever; if you keep your alcohol consumption within safe limits, you will increase your chances of having a healthy baby.
Recreational drug users often claim that moderate use has no side effects - that is until you try to get pregnant.
Recreational drugs lower your chance of getting pregnant and having a healthy baby. Long-term use of cocaine, ecstasy and cannabis can lead to permanent reproductive problems in both sexes.
If you're about to become a parent, keep in mind that it usually takes a longer time, several months to two years, for your body to get back to normal after you stop using recreational drugs.
Chemicals cannot be completely avoided, but it's important to reduce your exposure.
In our modern day-to-day lives, we come into contact with many different chemicals through the products we use, the food we eat and the air we breathe.
Some chemicals can affect reproductive health and lower your chance of getting pregnant.
The good news for people who want to have children is that there are some simple steps you can take to reduce your exposure to chemicals.
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals can cause fertility problems because they can disrupt the body's normal reproductive functions and result in:
The next step for those unsuccessful in their attempts to have a child may be consulting a fertility specialist and choosing the appropriate treatment. This means you have to make an important decision – choosing the right clinic.
There are many fertility clinics, and finding the right one requires thorough research and consideration. To make this decision easier for you, here are some key factors you should focus on.
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This is one of the most important things that couples should consider in clinics that offer comprehensive treatments such as in vitro fertilisation (IVF), intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) and intrauterine insemination (IUI). Most fertility clinics list their success rates on their websites. However, it is important that you discuss their success rate with them in person and not take this number at face value. Each procedure has a different success rate and it varies by patient age group.
At Europe IVF, we can proudly say that our success rate is among the highest, which is confirmed by both our statistics and satisfied families all over the world. This is due to our highly experienced team of doctors, embryologists and the use of cutting-edge technology, such as the continuous monitoring of embryos in EmbryoScope, which significantly increases the chance of a successful pregnancy, as well as advanced sperm selection methods ensuring the selection of the healthiest sperm for a higher success rate of IVF cycles. A combination of these methods allows us to ensure the best possible chances of a successful pregnancy.
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A good fertility clinic will have a team of highly experienced professionals specialising in fertility treatment. Most treatments are expensive, so you will naturally want to be treated at a clinic that has the best panel of specialists working closely together. But it's not all about the doctors; the staff in the laboratory and the approach of coordinators and nurses are also very important. Visiting our clinic and interacting with some of the staff can help you get a sense of the atmosphere.
The doctors at Europe IVF consist of experts with extensive experience in the fields of gynaecology and reproductive medicine, and specialists in individual diagnosis and individualised treatment plans. All our doctors have gained experience abroad and publish academic papers regularly. The key members of our team are certified embryologists, whose erudition significantly contributes to the success rate of our clinic.
Technological innovations in medical science have significantly increased the chances of conception. The clinic should preferably offer all the latest fertility treatments to provide maximum comfort for the couple undergoing treatment. The laboratory equipment and standardised internal procedures are at the heart of every clinic.
In our attempts to constantly improve, we introduce technological innovations and offer the latest fertility treatment methods in modern facilities with the latest technology. Our laboratories are the heart of the clinic and are subject to regular audits by an external state authority (SÚKL) as well as internal quality controls. All internal procedures of Europe IVF are subject to regular audit by an external state authority (SÚKL). All processes and procedures are regularly checked by internal quality management procedures.
In addition to a team of experienced IVF experts, a good clinic will also have specialists from other fields. A team of specialists can determine the possible cause of infertility and, most importantly, provide specialised diagnostics and other services of highly qualified care.
Europe IVF has a team of specialists in immunology, genetics and andrology - male infertility. Thanks to them, we can offer a comprehensive approach to dealing with all aspects of infertility, giving our clients 360o services under one roof.
Visiting a doctor for any fertility treatment is generally considered to be a very sensitive topic. Couples often suffer from insecurity before and during treatment. It is therefore extremely important for a fertility clinic to offer psychological counselling for clients at every stage of the treatment and to take into account their concerns and inhibitions.
We understand that every couple experiences mixed emotions of fear, anger, guilt and anxiety during treatment. Psychological support in making decisions about the future and counselling when partners are unsure of their decisions is very important, which is why we cooperate with certified psychotherapists and coaches in the Czech Republic and throughout Europe.
Some treatments and procedures may take a long time to complete. This needs to be taken into account, as you or your partner may be away from home for a while. If the fertility clinic is far away from where you live, such as in another country, you will need to arrange accommodation for the duration of your treatment. You therefore need to take into account the location of the clinic when making your decision.
80% of the clientele of Europe IVF is from abroad. This is why we always try to optimise the treatment time, and if it is necessary for you to stay in place in your treatment programme, we use our network of partner hotels, including accompanying services (massages, acupuncture) and programmes (guide services or cultural events ) according to the financial preferences of our clients.
A well-run clinic always follows professional ethics and transparency in terms of medical and financial procedures. Make sure the clinic gives you clear information about the costs associated with the complete treatment. You should also check whether counselling is included in the price, both before and after treatment. The price discussed with you at the beginning should be the final amount you pay at the end. This will help you plan your finances and make necessary arrangements for funds if necessary. The procedures should also be clearly explained to you so that you can prepare for it. The clinic must inform you of the risks associated with the procedure, if there are any. Confidentiality is another aspect that patients look for when deciding for fertility treatment. Whether you're a donor or a patient, ask the clinic if they keep all their procedures discrete.
All Europe IVF departments are governed by the Code of Ethics; our price list includes all types of tests and treatment packages in a completely transparent manner. All processes and procedures are regularly checked by internal quality management procedures.
This is one of the most important things that couples should consider in clinics that offer comprehensive treatments such as in vitro fertilisation (IVF), intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) and intrauterine insemination (IUI). Most fertility clinics list their success rates on their websites. However, it is important that you discuss their success rate with them in person and not take this number at face value. Each procedure has a different success rate and it varies by patient age group.
At Europe IVF, we can proudly say that our success rate is among the highest, which is confirmed by both our statistics and satisfied families all over the world. This is due to our highly experienced team of doctors, embryologists and the use of cutting-edge technology, such as the continuous monitoring of embryos in EmbryoScope, which significantly increases the chance of a successful pregnancy, as well as advanced sperm selection methods ensuring the selection of the healthiest sperm for a higher success rate of IVF cycles. A combination of these methods allows us to ensure the best possible chances of a successful pregnancy.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur.
Emphasis
A good fertility clinic will have a team of highly experienced professionals specialising in fertility treatment. Most treatments are expensive, so you will naturally want to be treated at a clinic that has the best panel of specialists working closely together. But it's not all about the doctors; the staff in the laboratory and the approach of coordinators and nurses are also very important. Visiting our clinic and interacting with some of the staff can help you get a sense of the atmosphere.
The doctors at Europe IVF consist of experts with extensive experience in the fields of gynaecology and reproductive medicine, and specialists in individual diagnosis and individualised treatment plans. All our doctors have gained experience abroad and publish academic papers regularly. The key members of our team are certified embryologists, whose erudition significantly contributes to the success rate of our clinic.
Technological innovations in medical science have significantly increased the chances of conception. The clinic should preferably offer all the latest fertility treatments to provide maximum comfort for the couple undergoing treatment. The laboratory equipment and standardised internal procedures are at the heart of every clinic.
In our attempts to constantly improve, we introduce technological innovations and offer the latest fertility treatment methods in modern facilities with the latest technology. Our laboratories are the heart of the clinic and are subject to regular audits by an external state authority (SÚKL) as well as internal quality controls. All internal procedures of Europe IVF are subject to regular audit by an external state authority (SÚKL). All processes and procedures are regularly checked by internal quality management procedures.
In addition to a team of experienced IVF experts, a good clinic will also have specialists from other fields. A team of specialists can determine the possible cause of infertility and, most importantly, provide specialised diagnostics and other services of highly qualified care.
Europe IVF has a team of specialists in immunology, genetics and andrology - male infertility. Thanks to them, we can offer a comprehensive approach to dealing with all aspects of infertility, giving our clients 360o services under one roof.
Visiting a doctor for any fertility treatment is generally considered to be a very sensitive topic. Couples often suffer from insecurity before and during treatment. It is therefore extremely important for a fertility clinic to offer psychological counselling for clients at every stage of the treatment and to take into account their concerns and inhibitions.
We understand that every couple experiences mixed emotions of fear, anger, guilt and anxiety during treatment. Psychological support in making decisions about the future and counselling when partners are unsure of their decisions is very important, which is why we cooperate with certified psychotherapists and coaches in the Czech Republic and throughout Europe.
Some treatments and procedures may take a long time to complete. This needs to be taken into account, as you or your partner may be away from home for a while. If the fertility clinic is far away from where you live, such as in another country, you will need to arrange accommodation for the duration of your treatment. You therefore need to take into account the location of the clinic when making your decision.
80% of the clientele of Europe IVF is from abroad. This is why we always try to optimise the treatment time, and if it is necessary for you to stay in place in your treatment programme, we use our network of partner hotels, including accompanying services (massages, acupuncture) and programmes (guide services or cultural events ) according to the financial preferences of our clients.
A well-run clinic always follows professional ethics and transparency in terms of medical and financial procedures. Make sure the clinic gives you clear information about the costs associated with the complete treatment. You should also check whether counselling is included in the price, both before and after treatment. The price discussed with you at the beginning should be the final amount you pay at the end. This will help you plan your finances and make necessary arrangements for funds if necessary. The procedures should also be clearly explained to you so that you can prepare for it. The clinic must inform you of the risks associated with the procedure, if there are any. Confidentiality is another aspect that patients look for when deciding for fertility treatment. Whether you're a donor or a patient, ask the clinic if they keep all their procedures discrete.
All Europe IVF departments are governed by the Code of Ethics; our price list includes all types of tests and treatment packages in a completely transparent manner. All processes and procedures are regularly checked by internal quality management procedures.
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