Genesis Crete

As known, women ovulate once a month; at this time, an egg is released from the ovary and enters the fallopian tube, where it stays for 24-36 hours. Following intercourse, the ovulated egg in the fallopian tube will meet spermatozoa, one of which will “unite” with the egg and fertilize it. The now fertilized egg will leave the fallopian tube within 2-3 days to travel into the uterus, where it is implanted in the uterine lining and grows into an embryo.

If pregnancy is not achieved, the uterine lining (endometrium) is shed as monthly menses and a new ovulation cycle begins.

Ultrasound screening of ovarian follicular development and determination of the day of

ovulation may help couples trying to conceive. The screening is performed by a transvaginal ultrasound and no longer requires a full bladder.

If ovulation is not regular, drugs can be given at the beginning of the cycle to stimulate it, which may also induce the development of multiple ovarian follicles. The follicle is a small fluid-filled pouch in which the egg grows and matures.

The production of multiple eggs increases the chance of conception per cycle, and it also increases the odds of a multiple pregnancy (twins, triplets, etc.).

In such cases, the type of treatment, dosage and combination of drugs are tailored to cover the needs of each couple. The doctors in the special assisted reproduction unit at

“GENESIS CRETE” will discuss your problem in detail and the recommended treatment, and will answer all your questions.

IVF

In the special unit of reproductive medicine that operates within the Clinic under the name “GENESIS CRETE”, our aim is to assist those individuals or couples who are facing a problem of infertility.

To this end, we have organized a team of leading physicians and biologists, all of whom are specialized in Greece and abroad in the field of medically assisted human reproduction and an embryology laboratory equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and certified by ISO 9001:2000.

Our aim is to be able to address the individual problem that afflicts each individual or couple that comes to us for help. That is why we keep ourselves constantly informed of the latest developments in terms of methods, techniques, medical and laboratory equipment and pharmaceutical treatment. The methods we use are many and varied, ranging from insemination and in vitro fertilisation (homologous or heterologous), embryo cryopreservation, donation of reproductive material (eggs, sperm and embryos), egg microfertilisation (ICSI), intralesional transfer of gametes and zygotes, to surrogacy, post-mortem artificial insemination and pre-implantation genetic diagnosis to avoid specific genetic diseases.

The pioneering application of in vitro fertilisation methods, such as blastocyst transfer, the strict adherence to the existing legal framework, but also the sensitive and individualised approach to each problem, combined with our highly qualified medical and scientific staff in general, are some of the reasons that make us stand out in the field of medically assisted human reproduction. Our active participation in international conferences, scientific cooperation and the implementation of research protocols with clinics in Europe and Australia place us at the centre of developments.

It is clear from the outset that our knowledge and experience are such that we are able to meet the challenges of our time and have the best reproductive medicine unit in terms of success rate per attempt.

ENDOSCOPIES

Laparoscopies and hysteroscopies, interventional or diagnostic, are performed with great success in the endoscopy department of the Clinic under the name “GENESIS LAPARASCOPY”. The equipment available is state-of-the-art in order to ensure that the procedures are carried out with absolute safety, speed and therapeutic effectiveness. Fibroids, ovarian cysts, cholecystectomy, appendectomy are just some of the operations that can be treated both by open surgery and laparoscopically. The advantage of endoscopic surgery is that the patient has a shorter recovery, with only a short stay in hospital, which may be limited to a few hours. In addition, the treatment is more effective when it is carried out endoscopically, as it does not create intra-abdominal adhesions, a known negative consequence of open surgery.

These operations are carried out either in the context of investigating the causes of infertility or for therapeutic purposes in gynaecology, general surgery or plastic surgery. The criteria for the application of endoscopic surgery are a function of many parameters. The correct information provided by your doctor and an appropriate evaluation of your medical history will determine your choice.