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About Institut Rhonalpin

Institut Rhônalpin – Centre AMP‑Institut Lyon is a fertility and Assisted Reproductive Medicine (AMP) clinic located at Clinique du Val d’Ouest, 39 Chemin de la Vernique, 69130 Écully (15 minutes from Lyon), specializing in comprehensive ART solutions such as intra‑uterine insemination (IUI), in‑vitro fertilisation (IVF) with or without ICSI, embryo freezing and transfer, and endometriosis‑related infertility management. In 2024 the centre performed 763 IUI cycles and 1 049 IVF cycles, resulting in 516 children born that year and a cumulative total of 13 223 births since its founding in 1984, reflecting a high‑volume, experienced practice. The clinic offers a unique one‑stop multidisciplinary approach, integrating 11 specialist physicians, two reproductive biologists, a dedicated nursing team, psychologists, nutritionists and six laboratory technicians under ISO 9001 certification, ensuring coordinated examinations, personalized treatment plans and empathetic patient care. Patients benefit from extensive support services including online appointment booking, a detailed FAQ, educational videos, psychological counselling, nutritional advice, hypnotherapy, handicap‑accessible facilities, and convenient transport and parking options. This blend of long‑standing expertise, robust success metrics and holistic patient‑centred services distinguishes Institut Rhônalpin as a leading ART centre in the Lyon region.

Why choose Institut Rhonalpin?

  • check_circle Expert and Compassionate Team

    Doctors including Dr. Libarle, Dr. Sergent, Dr. Callec, Dr. Pont, Dr. Rochigneux, Dr. Le Chatton, and Dr. Chomier consistently provide clear explanations, empathetic listening, and personalized care. Patients cite their professionalism and kindness as key factors in reducing anxiety and fostering confidence throughout the IVF process.

  • check_circle High Success Rates

    Many families report successful pregnancies after a single IVF or insemination cycle, with twins, twins, and multiple births achieved within a year of treatment. The clinic’s use of advanced technologies and tailored protocols is credited for these outcomes.

  • check_circle Flexible and Prompt Scheduling

    The institute offers rapid first appointments—sometimes within days—and adapts visit times to busy professional schedules. This flexibility is praised for minimizing delays in treatment timelines.

  • check_circle Reasonable Pricing & Modern Tech

    Patients note that fees are competitive given the comprehensive medical investment and state‑of‑the‑art equipment. The balance of cost and quality contributes to overall satisfaction.

  • check_circle Strong Emotional Support

    Beyond medical care, the staff provides continuous reassurance, psychological support, and attentive follow‑up, helping patients cope with the physical and mental challenges of assisted reproduction.

What to watch out for at Institut Rhonalpin?

  • warning Rude Secretarial Staff

    Multiple accounts describe phone interactions with secretaries as curt, contemptuous, or dismissive, including jokes about patient age and abrupt hang‑ups. These experiences contrast sharply with the clinic’s clinical warmth.

  • warning Perceived Discriminatory Practices

    Some patients felt singled out during identity‑verification requests, reporting remarks that suggested bias based on name or nationality. While the clinic cites legal requirements, the handling of these checks has caused distress for a few individuals.

  • warning Inconsistent Communication

    A few users experienced delayed callbacks, unclear instructions, or overly complex prescription paperwork, leading to frustration and additional stress during treatment cycles.

  • warning Isolated Doctor Concern

    One patient specifically mentioned Dr. Sergeant’s communication style as unprofessional, describing a negative interaction that stood out among generally positive physician feedback.

  • warning Documentation Overload

    Repeated requests for identity documents at multiple stages—registration, puncture, transfer—were viewed as excessive by some, though others found the redundancy reassuring for safety.

Institut Rhonalpin - Patient Reviews

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jeanne vig*****

1 month ago

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Ils sont tops. On a changé de Procreo où il y a peu d'humain à l'institut rhonalpin et c'est le jour et la nuit. On échange , on discute, même en cas de malentendu ou d'erreur de leur part il y a des excuses derrière. C'est rare les médecins qui savent se remettre en question en PMA. Intéressant aussi de travailler avec une équipe car ça permet aussi aux autres médecins de prendre du recul sur le dossier , et de discuter des stratégies et du protocole, de réajuster si nécessaire. Et les secrétaires sont sympas et toujours là pour répondre aux questions sans râler ( ce qui est rare aussi en PMA). On croise les doigts pour que ça s accroche avec eux mais j'ai pleinement confiance 🤞
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katia *****

2 months ago

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Au départ en contact avec la clinique Natecia qui a été une catastrophe, j'ai contacté l'institut rhonealpin . L'équipe m'a permis d'avoir enfin ma fille que j'attendais depuis 10ans . Merci surtout à Mélanie Pont qui a su nous écouter , s'adapter à nous et à nos demandes (ce qui est rare !) et rester ferme à la fois pour nous guider correctement. Vous avez vraiment assuré et on va revenir très vite pour le petit frère ou la petite soeur. Encore merci d'avoir réalisé notre rêve
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Edwige *****

3 months ago

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RUN AWAY!!!! They're only interested in money. We're dealing with Ms. Rochigneu. We went through an IVF process that she considered simple and that should have been completed in 6 months. Three years later, we have no results. A significant waste of time and money. Ms. Rochigneu took two years to spot an ismocele, even though she knew perfectly well that I had my first child by cesarean section. She should have been more vigilant about this, but instead, she made me lose two years. It's appalling coming from someone with experience. Especially since we lost five embryos during that time. They are incompetent.
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EIR*****

3 months ago

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My experience at this center was extremely disappointing. After several years of IVF and numerous embryo transfers, no in-depth investigation was offered, despite repeated failures. They want quantity, not quality. What matters to them with each IVF cycle is making money, not the professionalism of helping a couple solve their problem. You are just a number, nothing more. Don't go there under any circumstances. It's a disaster, and they have no regard for patients. For them, everything is left to chance. Thank you. Goodbye.
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Pierre-Laurent P*****

4 months ago

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Extremely disappointed with this clinic. We were followed there from May 2023 to September 2025. The first three embryos were "lost" due to an isthmocele, which they corrected far too late instead of taking the time to perform checks on a cycle from the start. It's a shame to have waited through three failed embryos, especially given the history of emergency C-sections. Then came a double transfer with developmental arrest at 6 weeks (likely chromosomally non-viable embryos). Finally, a last double transfer also failed. At no point was I offered sperm DNA fragmentation testing; I had to request it in September 2025 after doing my own research online! Especially since they found nothing abnormal about having testicles at 36.8°C instead of the normal 33°C! No, really, I'm very disappointed with this center. They seem more focused on making a profit through ICSI IVF than on finding the best possible solutions. We wasted three years because DNA fragmentation testing could have been done from the start, especially given the abnormal testicular temperature! At NATECIA, they prescribed DNA fragmentation testing right away... As long as you're eligible for ICSI IVF, they don't look any further. We do not recommend them.

Institut Rhonalpin - FAQ

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What are the IVF success rates at Institut Rhonalpin Reproduction Humaine à Lyon? expand_more
Institut Rhonalpin Reproduction Humaine à Lyon reports age‑stratified pregnancy rates for in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycles performed in 2022. For fresh embryo transfers, the pregnancy per transfer was 35.7 % for women under 34 years, 29.7 % for ages 35‑39 and 18.5 % for ages 40‑43. Frozen‑thawed embryo transfers yielded slightly lower but comparable results: 33.2 % (<34 y), 26.6 % (35‑39 y) and 19.7 % (40‑43 y). The clinic also recorded 1059 IVF punctures with an average female age of 35.5 years. These figures are audited internally and reflect the centre’s use of advanced laboratory protocols, including blastocyst culture and embryo‑glue media, which help optimise implantation. Overall, the success rates place Institut Rhonalpin among the higher‑performing assisted reproduction centres in the Lyon region.
Does Institut Rhonalpin Reproduction Humaine à Lyon provide fertility treatment for same‑sex couples? expand_more
Institut Rhonalpin Reproduction Humaine à Lyon offers fertility services to same‑sex couples, in line with French legislation that prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation. Female couples can benefit from IVF using donor eggs, reciprocal IVF (ROPA) where one partner provides the oocytes and the other carries the pregnancy, and shared embryo transfer. The centre’s reproductive endocrinologists and embryologists coordinate the legal, medical and psychological aspects of these protocols, ensuring that same‑sex families receive the same high‑quality assisted reproduction care as heterosexual couples.
What is the maximum age for IVF treatment at Institut Rhonalpin Reproduction Humaine à Lyon? expand_more
Institut Rhonalpin Reproduction Humaine à Lyon adheres to the French bio‑ethics limits for assisted reproduction: women may receive IVF treatment up to the age of 43 years, while men are eligible until 60 years. These age thresholds are enforced for both autologous and donor‑egg cycles, and the clinic conducts thorough ovarian reserve assessments and counselling for patients approaching the limit. When a woman exceeds 43 years, the centre discusses alternative options such as egg donation or adoption, ensuring that each patient receives a realistic and ethically compliant fertility plan.
Does Institut Rhonalpin Reproduction Humaine à Lyon offer egg donation for IVF treatment? expand_more
Yes, Institut Rhonalpin Reproduction Humaine à Lyon provides egg donation as part of its IVF programme. The centre collaborates with the French CECOS network to source donor oocytes that meet strict anonymity, voluntariness and health criteria. Donor eggs are matched to recipient couples based on physical and immunological compatibility, and the resulting IVF cycles benefit from the same advanced laboratory conditions, including blastocyst culture and time‑lapse monitoring. Success rates for donor‑egg IVF are comparable to or exceed those of autologous cycles, reflecting the high quality of the donor gametes and the clinic’s expertise in embryo transfer.
What fertility treatments and services does Institut Rhonalpin Reproduction Humaine à Lyon offer? expand_more
Institut Rhonalpin Reproduction Humaine à Lyon provides a comprehensive portfolio of assisted reproduction services. Core treatments include in vitro fertilization (IVF) with optional intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) and its advanced variant IMSI, intra‑uterine insemination (IUI), and ovarian stimulation protocols for both simple ovulation induction and high‑response cycles. The centre also offers egg donation programmes, donor sperm, embryo cryopreservation, and frozen‑thawed embryo transfer (FET). Specialized services comprise pre‑implantation genetic testing (PGT‑A), blastocyst culture with EmbryoGlue medium, time‑lapse embryo monitoring, fertility preservation for cancer patients, and hypnotherapy support during treatment. All procedures are coordinated by a team of fertility specialists, reproductive endocrinologists and embryologists to maximise pregnancy rates and patient comfort.
What is the history and background of Institut Rhonalpin Reproduction Humaine à Lyon? expand_more
Institut Rhonalpin Reproduction Humaine à Lyon was founded in 1984 at the Clinique Sainte Marie Thérèse in Bron, with the aim of uniting physicians and biologists dedicated to Assistance Médicale à la Procréation (AMP). The centre achieved its first IVF birth in 1985, introduced IAC the same year and performed its inaugural ICSI in 1995. In July 2005 the institute relocated to the Clinique du Val d’Ouest in Écully, where it celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2024. To date, more than 13 223 children have been born following treatments at the centre, including 516 births in 2023 alone. The institute holds ISO 9001 certification (first awarded in 2008) and continuously updates its protocols through participation in national and international reproductive societies.
Does Institut Rhonalpin Reproduction Humaine à Lyon treat single women seeking fertility treatment? expand_more
Institut Rhonalpin Reproduction Humaine à Lyon welcomes single women for assisted reproduction. Under the French bio‑ethics law, “AMP pour toutes” explicitly includes “any woman not married,” allowing solo mothers to access the full range of fertility treatments, from ovarian stimulation and IUI to IVF with or without donor gametes. The multidisciplinary team provides personalized counselling, psychological support and tailored protocols to optimise pregnancy chances for single patients. All procedures follow the same rigorous standards applied to couples, ensuring equitable care and outcomes.
Who are the fertility doctors and specialists at Institut Rhonalpin Reproduction Humaine à Lyon? expand_more
Institut Rhonalpin Reproduction Humaine à Lyon is staffed by a multidisciplinary team of 11 fertility physicians, including reproductive endocrinologists, gynecologists and andrologists. Notable doctors are Dr. Ronan Callec (fertility), Dr. Martine Chomier (fertility), Dr. Benjamin Cotte (gynecology), Dr. Bénédicte Eraud (medical biologist), Dr. Mélanie Le Chatton (fertility/AMP), Dr. Manon Libarle (gynecology/fertility), Dr. François Robert (endocrinology and andrology) and Dr. Stéphanie Rochigneux (assisted reproduction). The medical staff is complemented by two biologists, six laboratory technologists from Biomnis, and nine administrative assistants. All physicians are members of national societies such as the French Society of Reproductive Medicine and regularly attend scientific meetings, ensuring up‑to‑date expertise in IVF, ICSI, IMSI and other assisted reproduction techniques.
What IVF laboratory technology does Institut Rhonalpin Reproduction Humaine à Lyon use? expand_more
The IVF laboratory at Institut Rhonalpin Reproduction Humaine à Lyon is equipped with state‑of‑the‑art technology to support high‑quality embryo culture. Since 2016 the lab uses a Time‑Lapse incubator with individual micro‑chambers and integrated cameras that capture embryo development every five minutes, allowing morpho‑kinetic assessment and optimal selection of blastocysts for transfer. The centre also employs IMSI microscopy (x6000 magnification) for ultra‑fine sperm selection, and utilizes EmbryoGlue (Vitrolife) medium enriched with hyaluronic acid to improve embryo implantation. All laboratory processes comply with ISO 9001 certification, ensuring rigorous quality management and traceability for each assisted reproduction cycle.

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Phone +33 4 72 19 33 62
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Address 39 Chem. de la Vernique, 69130 Écully, France (Find on Google Maps) open_in_new
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  • Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
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