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If you are thinking of getting pregnant, and especially if you are having difficulty conceiving, then one of your priorities should be to ensure a healthy lifestyle. You may be surprised to learn how strongly our lifestyle can affect the health of the reproductive system and the developing fetus. Taking care of our health before pregnancy consists in ensuring healthy eggs, healthy sperm, a normal fertilization process, and the normal development of the fetus.

For the first time in Greece, our fully equipped Embryology laboratory has the ability to monitor on a 24-hour basis the development of ALL embryos with the latest generation Embryoscopes of Time Lapse technology
Aiming to provide excellent health services, we are entering a new era, being the only IVF Unit in Greece and one of the few in Europe that has the ability to cultivate all the embryos of the Unit in the new state-of-the-art Embryoscopes.

Recognizing an existing problem in a woman’s cycle, we proceed step by step to solve it, based on the latest scientific methods in the field of assisted reproduction.
The development and maturation of multiple follicles is crucial for achieving IVF pregnancies.

Fiber is important for every person, regardless of age and gender, but sometimes we forget their contribution to our health. They can make parts of the pregnancy more enjoyable and can prevent serious complications.

An experimental technique known as platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has recently attracted headlines as a potential fertility treatment to delay or even overcome the menopause and help women get pregnant.

With the term infertility, we describe the non-achievement of pregnancy after 1 year (12 months) of frequent free sexual intercourse. Planning for pregnancy can be difficult. If you are ready to become a parent but are having problems getting pregnant, it may be time to seek the advice of a fertility specialist. Infertility is not just a female issue. Men can also have infertility problems.

If you are planning to have a baby and want to increase your virility as a man, you should follow a healthy diet. Including vegetarian food as well as some meat-based food in your diet can be really good for your health. By consuming healthy foods, you can increase your sperm count naturally.

Did you know that the amount of calcium you eat throughout your pregnancy has a direct effect on the health of your growing baby? A calcium deficiency can also put your own health at risk during your pregnancy.

Generally, newborns sleep about 8 to 9 hours in the daytime and about 8 hours at night. But they may not sleep more than 1 to 2 hours at a time. Most babies don’t start sleeping through the night (6 to 8 hours) without waking until they are about 3 months old, or until they weigh 12 to 13 pounds. About two-thirds of babies are able to sleep through the night on a regular basis by age 6 months.

Pregnancy can bring about many strange symptoms, and your skin is not immune to the hormone changes you’re experiencing. Fortunately, while annoying, most of these conditions are harmless and will subside after you give birth.

Researchers at Harvard Medical School in 2017 published a review of the impact of diet on fertility and found that folic acid, vitamin B12 and omega-3 fatty acids were associated with positive results. Other studies have found that vitamin D, acetyl L-carnitine and coenzyme Q10 may also help.

Some say it is a preparation for the many sleepless nights you will spend with your baby. According to one study, all expectant mothers report frequent awakenings, while 3 in 4 women do not sleep well.

The development and maturation of multiple follicles is crucial for achieving IVF pregnancies. A significant percentage of women, however, who undergo ovarian stimulation as part of assisted reproduction do not adequately respond to standard ovarian stimulation protocols with a significantly reduced number of developing follicles.

With the temperature dropping and the sun hibernating, there’s no denying that winter is finally here—and with the season comes increased stress and strain on your immune system. Yep, it’s not just your imagination that you tend to get sick more often during the cold-weather months. While colds can strike at any time, they are more common in the fall and winter, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Flu activity also peaks between the months of December and February.

A hysterosalpingogram, also known as uterosalpingography, is a type of specialist X-ray used to examine the shape and structure of a woman’s uterus and fallopian tubes. It is most frequently used in fertility, as it can be part of the tests done to assess couples dealing with difficulties to conceive however is not always needed if the patients are going for an IVF procedure as this treatment bypasses the tubes completely.

What causes a fungal infection and what are the symptoms?
What can you do if the infection recurs? What is the treatment? Is the cause lack of hygiene?

You’ve probably heard it mentioned, but what exactly is endometriosis? The endometrium is another word for the lining of the womb that gets shed every month as period blood. Endometriosis is a condition where tissue cells similar to the type that grows inside the womb starts growing elsewhere in the body. These cells bleed as a reaction to the menstrual cycle every month, but as the blood is unable to leave the body it can cause a lot of serious pain, inflammation and the formation of scar tissue.

Trying to conceive a child isn’t always a walk in the park, and with many factors to take into consideration whilst trying to get pregnant, most women don’t realise that sleep can play a big part in the process. Fertility specialists recommend that women should aim to get between 8 to 9 hours of sleep every night to help boost their fertility levels.

In Greece, fewer and fewer children are born. A percentage between 10 and 20% of couples having children encounter difficulties. But what exactly is the problem and what is the right way to deal with it? First of all, infertility should not be confused with infertility: the two terms are not synonymous, although they are usually used in the same way.

Up until a few decades back preserving one’s fertility was considered something that is seemingly impossible, but with the advancement of medical technology it is quite possible today through egg freezing. In case you are wondering what egg freezing is – it is a method of preserving a woman’s fertility so she can try and have children at a later date. Let’s delve a little deeper into what egg freezing is and how the process works.

Male infertility refers to the inability of a men’s sperm to fertilize a woman’s egg. About 10% -15% of couples fall into the category of infertility or infertility. This means that for a long time (at least for a year), they have tried to conceive a child with normal and regular sexual intercourse, but without any success. In about half of these cases, the male factor is the cause of the absence of conception.

Knowlenge is Power!
The Breast Cancer Awareness Month, marked in countries across the world every October, helps to increase attention and support for the awareness, early detection and treatment as well as palliative care of this disease.

Every year at this time of period, and especially this year through the Covid 19 pandemic, I strongly recommend that all pregnant women and midwives be vaccinated against the flu. Flu during pregnancy can cause serious problems and complications. Changes in immune, heart and lung function during pregnancy make you more vulnerable. Pregnant women with the flu are at higher risk of becoming seriously ill and in need of hospitalization and often have difficulty recovering.

When you’re ready to take the plunge into parenthood, there’s no way to predict exactly how soon you’ll see a positive pregnancy test.
If you’re in pretty good health, and having regular sex without birth control, you should expect to conceive in your first year of trying, says Dr. Garavelas Attanasio.