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Egg donation is a miraculous process that offers hope to many individuals and couples struggling with infertility. By using donor eggs, those who cannot conceive naturally have the opportunity to experience the joy of parenthood. Cyprus has emerged as a leading destination for egg donation, offering advanced medical technology, experienced professionals, and a supportive environment for prospective parents. What Are the Advantages of Egg Donation? Egg donation involves the donation of eggs from a healthy and fertile woman to another woman who cannot produce viable eggs on her own. This process aims to enable pregnancy and provide a chance to start a family. Advantages There are numerous advantages

PGT and Genetic Diagnosis in Northern Cyprus Hope Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT) in Northern Cyprus is a genetic screening test performed on embryos in laboratory conditions during IVF treatment. PGT has been an integral part of IVF treatment for many years, allowing for the detection of potential genetic disorders in embryos before they are transferred to the uterus and pregnancy occurs. IVF treatment is a significant hope for many couples who cannot conceive naturally. In our center in Northern Cyprus, healthy egg cells from the prospective mother and healthy sperm from the prospective father are fertilized in the laboratory to create an embryo. The embryo is then transferred

BLOCKED TUBES Damage to the fallopian tubes as a result of prior infection, endometriosis or previous pelvic surgery is one of the most common causes of infertility. Tubal blockage can occur in several locations. Often the ends of the tubes are obstructed, while the openings into the uterus are still patent/open. In many cases the tube is filled with fluid which is called a hydrosalpinx. Whereas surgery is not indicated to improve fertility outcome in the era of IVF for patients with significant tubal disease, the exception is the presence of hydrosalpinges. Recent literature has shown that fluid in the tubes (hydrosalpinx) contains dead cells and other toxic

ECTOPIC PREGNANCY Ectopic pregnancy is defined as a pregnancy that occurs outside of the uterus. The most common site is in the fallopian tube, but sometimes it can occur in the ovary, the cervix or anywhere in the abdominal cavity. The incidence of ectopic pregnancy is 1% of all pregnancies and for in vitro fertilization (IVF) cases it is estimated to be 1-3%. Ectopic pregnancy is one of the most dangerous complications of pregnancy and the number one cause of death in the first trimester. If undetected, the ectopic pregnancy will continue to grow inside the tube and eventually tear the tube and result in excessive intra-abdominal bleeding,

Prenatal vitamins are recommended to all women trying to conceive. The most important component of the supplement is folic acid (folate) which is present in all prenatal vitamins. Some of the multi-vitamins may contain very high doses of vitamin A, which may be harmful to the developing fetus. Therefore, switching to a prenatal vitamin prior to conception is ideal. Prenatal vitamins should be started 2-3 months prior to a planned pregnancy for best outcomes. The best way to supplement vitamins and minerals in the body is through a well balanced diet and by consuming plenty of green vegetables and fresh fruits. In men with poor sperm parameters, supplementation