Question 1

Does Fertilia offer egg donation for IVF treatment?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Fertilia runs a comprehensive egg‑donation program for IVF cycles. Donor eggs are sourced from a carefully screened pool of women up to 35 years old who undergo thorough medical, genetic, and psychological evaluation in compliance with Greek legislation. The clinic matches donor oocytes with recipients based on blood type, HLA compatibility, and phenotypic characteristics to optimize embryo transfer success. Fertilia’s advanced laboratory processes donor eggs using vitrification and time‑lapse culture, resulting in high post‑thaw survival rates and pregnancy rates that exceed national averages. Patients receive full counseling, legal documentation, and coordinated care from the initial consultation through embryo transfer, ensuring a safe and effective assisted reproduction experience.

Question 2

What is the history and background of Fertilia?

Accepted Answer

Fertilia is the modern IVF unit of the Genesis Hospital network, one of the largest obstetrics‑gynecology complexes in Northern Greece. Established as a state‑of‑the‑art reproductive centre, Fertilia was built as a long‑term investment to become a leading European IVF hub. The clinic is accredited by the international organization Temos under the “Quality in International Patient Care” standard and operates an International Patients Department that assists overseas families with multilingual support, cost estimates, and coordinated care. Fertilia’s multidisciplinary team includes physicians trained at top overseas centres and a laboratory that meets the most demanding international specifications. As part of Genesis, the hospital delivers more than 30 % of all births in the Thessaloniki region each year and serves over 7,000 in‑patients and 7,000 out‑patients annually, underscoring its extensive experience in fertility treatment.

Question 3

Who are the fertility doctors and specialists at Fertilia?

Accepted Answer

Fertilia’s medical team is led by a group of highly qualified fertility specialists. Dr. Grigoris Grigbizes, M.D., Ph.D., is a professor of obstetrics‑gynecology and the President of the Scientific Council, bringing extensive experience in assisted reproduction. Dr. Thomas Stavrakis, M.D., MSc, serves as the Scientific Director and is a certified reproductive endocrinologist. Dr. Dimitra Kyrou, M.D., Ph.D., and Dr. Glykeria Zervakou, M.D., DRCOG, DFFP, act as scientific advisors, while Dr. Vasilios Sarafis, M.D., and Dr. Alexandros Traianios, M.D., Ph.D., FMD, support the International Department. Additional experts include Dr. Athanasios Diamantopoulos, M.D., MRCOG, CCT (UK), Dr. Maria Malandri, Dr. Konstantinos Peristeris, and Dr. Thomas Georgiadis, M.D., MSc. The embryology team is headed by senior clinical embryologists such as Charikleia Papanikou, MSc (ESHRE certified, HCPC registered) and Elizabeth Hatzigiannou, B.Sc., MSc (ESHRE certified). Together they provide comprehensive, evidence‑based IVF and other fertility treatments.

Question 4

What IVF laboratory technology does Fertilia use?

Accepted Answer

Fertilia’s IVF laboratory is equipped with cutting‑edge technology to maximize embryo quality and pregnancy rates. The unit utilizes the MIRI Time‑Lapse incubator, which continuously records embryo development without removing them from culture, allowing precise selection of the most viable blastocysts. The lab environment meets stringent international standards with HEPA and activated‑carbon (VOC) filtration, positive‑pressure airflow, and double‑witnessing procedures for every sample, ensuring traceability and safety. A 24‑hour electronic monitoring system alerts staff to any parameter deviations, while a specialized zona pellucida imaging system enhances oocyte fertilization outcomes. All equipment is calibrated to meet the guidelines of the UK Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA), supporting high‑success IVF cycles.

Question 5

What fertility treatments and services does Fertilia offer?

Accepted Answer

Fertilia provides a full spectrum of assisted reproduction services. Core IVF offerings include conventional in vitro fertilization, intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), and blastocyst culture with embryo transfer. The clinic also offers egg freezing, sperm freezing, and comprehensive egg‑donation and sperm‑donation programs, with donor screening and matching. Additional treatments comprise intrauterine insemination (IUI), preimplantation genetic testing (PGT‑A) for chromosomal screening, and fertility preservation for cancer patients. Fertilia’s laboratory supports advanced techniques such as time‑lapse embryo monitoring and zona pellucida imaging, while the clinical team provides personalized fertility treatment plans, hormonal stimulation protocols, and psychological counseling throughout the journey.

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