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Pre-IVF Tests What Tests Are Done Before IVF

Venturing into the realm of In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) marks a pivotal chapter for countless individuals and couples facing the hurdles of infertility. This journey, laden with hopes and aspirations of conceiving, introduces them to the multi-staged pathway of IVF

Progesterone Support During the IVF Cycle

Progesterone plays a pivotal role in the IVF (In Vitro Fertilization) process, closely aligning with the essential stages of a woman's natural menstrual cycle which are critical for egg development and maturation:

Distinguishing Mild IVF from Conventional IVF

Within the sphere of reproductive assistance, Mild and Conventional In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) techniques represent two prominent paths, each offering distinct advantages designed to meet varied patient requirements and situations. The selection between these pathways is crucial for individuals embarking on the intricate path to parenthood.

Intrauterine insemination (iui) in Cyprus

Intrauterine insemination (IUI) represents an advanced fertility treatment aimed at aiding individuals and couples grappling with certain forms of infertility to achieve pregnancy. This method stands in contrast to in vitro fertilization (IVF)

IVF Due Date Calculator

Many couples eagerly anticipate the birth of their child, meticulously tracking each stage from the moment of conception. The pregnancy calendar plays a key role in accurately determining the expected due date and monitoring the development of the fetus

Analyzing the Surge in Egg Freezing: A Modern Approach to Delaying Parenthood

Advertising has always been influential in molding public opinion and consumer choices. It offers seemingly magical remedies for issues previously unnoticed – from groundbreaking skincare innovations promising to preempt wrinkle formation to advanced fitness devices 

Exploring the Depths of Fertility: A Comprehensive Look at IVF's Impact

The current medical field is witnessing a revolution in fertility, vastly expanding the potential for parenthood, and challenging both age barriers and traditional family constructs. The experiences of celebrities like Halle Berry, Janet Jackson, and Mariah Carey, who have

Surrogacy, Italy condemned

31.08.2023

Italy violated the rights of a baby girl born in 2019 in Ukraine through surrogacy, preventing legal recognition of her filiation relationship with her biological father and making her stateless. This was ruled by the European Court of Human Rights.

For the Court, the Italian State violated the child's right to family and private life. Italy will have to pay 15,000 euro for moral damages to the child and a further 9,536 euro for legal costs incurred by the biological father and the intended mother.

Interpol went after Ukrainian reproductive specialists

2.08.2023

Ukraine was a paradise for childless couples from all over the world not so long ago. According to statistics, there used to be more than 50 reproductive clinics in the country. They thoroughly provided “IVF babies” services to childless fellow citizens and foreigners.

Ukrainian legislation is considered to be the most loyal regarding surrogate mothers in Europe. 

Surrogacy in Georgia to be allowed only for citizens, says PM

12.06.2023

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili on Monday said surrogacy would only be permitted for those with a citizen status, citing foreign nationals “turning this issue into a business” on the backdrop of a lack of regulation.

The Government Administration cited Garibashvili as noting limitations on surrogacy across different countries in Europe, with the Government head also noting alleged widespread online promotion of offers.

The problem of infertility and surrogate motherhood in Kazakhstan

7.06.2023

One of the biggest problems of our times is infertility. According to WHO, large numbers of people are affected by childbearing difficulties: globally one in six people. Childless couples from all over the world are seeking for any available ways to become parents. The surrogate mother services are the last hope for many desperate ones. But it has not become so easy to do it over the last few years.

The Russian surrogacy industry is collapsing

11.04.2023

The Russian surrogacy industry is “collapsing”. People working in the market fear an exodus to other countries in an attempt to get a child through cross-border surrogacy.
New legislation in Russia and the war in Ukraine dealt a heavy blow to the Russian surrogacy industry. At some clinics, the number of surrogacy treatments fell by as much as 70 per cent. Those in the industry are uneasy and expect further declines during 2023, calling it a "collapse".

Deputies propose to prohibit foreigners from using the services of Ukrainian surrogate mothers

7.04.2023

Members of the Parliamentary Committee on the Nation's Health, Medical Care and Health Insurance propose to ban the use of surrogate motherhood services for foreigners during the period of martial law and up to three years after its end. This, in particular, is provided by the draft law on assisted reproductive technologies (ART), prepared on the basis of three alternative draft laws (Nos. 6475, 6475-1 and 6475-2).

What does the new law on surrogacy say?

9.03.2023

The court intervention, experts say, may put an end to the profiteering and racketeering rampant in surrogacy.

Surrogacy is considered altruistic when the surrogate offers to carry the child of the commissioning couple in her womb purely out of love for them and empathy for their need to have a child.

When money is paid to the surrogate for her services, it is taken as an act of commercialisation. Such commercialisation has been causing incalculable grief to Indians for a long. It is to be noted that many countries around the world do not allow the practice of surrogacy.

Multiple Births in Surrogacy and the Likelihood of Twins vs. Triplets

In Cyprus, the use of surrogate motherhood and advanced assisted reproduction technologies, including in vitro fertilization (IVF), offers couples desiring to become parents new perspectives.