Dr Elias Tsakos MD, FRCOG Chairman & Medical Director EmbryoClinic IVF, Greece Important factors in choosing an Egg Donor
CV & conflicts of interest Dr Elias Tsakos UK trained Gynaecologist Fertility Specialist Fellow of Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, London Member of BFS, ESHRE, ASRM Board member of Association of Greek Fertility Specialists
Fertility Tourism the practice of traveling abroad to undergo fertility treatment
Fertility Tourism Why abroad Care Success rates Short(er) waiting time Cost AVAILABILITY LEGISLATION
IVF Abroad top tips for a safe & successful journey
Important factors in choosing an Egg Donor Travel abroad Select a Clinic Choose an Egg Donor
IVF Abroad top tips for a safe & successful journey Do your Homework Internet - Blogs Support groups Reviews testimonials Success rates
SEEK RELIABLE INFO ESHRE, www.eshre.eu GP Ask your local Gynaecologist / Fertility Specialist Ask your Fertility Sister Organisations eg Families through Surrogacy
How to choose a Fertility Clinic top tips for a safe & successful journey Initial visit Meet the Gynaecologist who will be treating you Visit the operating theatre and the IVF laboratories Meet the Embryologists
IVF Abroad top tips for a safe & successful journey Homework Learn the basics (ICSI, blastocyst culture, time lapse, etc) Available treatments Level of information, communication, coordination Cost (caution!) Success (caution!)
IVF Abroad top tips for a safe & successful journey Contact potential units (1-2 max) Complete forms Skype interview with treating Gynaecologist Vs administrator / coordinator Assess : expertise, communication, availability, honesty, respect compassion / care
IVF Abroad top tips for a safe & successful journey Initial visit Meet the Gynaecologist who will be treating you Visit the operating theatre and the IVF laboratories (not just reception and exam room) Meet the Embryologists & Nurses
Success rates
IVF Abroad top tips for a safe & successful journey Success rates Read and compare statistics eg for your age group Logical explanation(s) for the high success rates? E.g.: level of Staff experience, intense diagnostics, 7 day / week operation, senior scientific team, infrastructure of lab, success-boosting techniques, intense cycle monitoring
IVF Abroad top tips for a safe & successful journey Top tips Do your homework Visit the potential IVF Clinic Meet the treating Team Take time to reflect Trust your instinct
Important factors in choosing an Egg Donor 1) Anonymity 2) Age (& other egg quality markers) 3) Compatibility 4) Cost 5) Other
Important factors in choosing an Egg Donor ANONYMOUS Vs OPEN DONOR Altrouistic Anonymous Vs Open? Commercial Europe Vs United States Impact of Open Donors on : availability age compatibilty success cost future implications
Would you select her for Egg DONOR?
Would you select her for Egg DONOR?
Important factors in choosing an Egg Donor AGE (& other egg quality markers) Age Fertility record Donation record AMH
Important factors in choosing an Egg Donor COMPATIBILITY Physical Biological Psychological Personality Educational / Professional Genetic Other (? Star Signs)
Important factors in choosing an Egg Donor COST Full Donation Mini Donation Undefined Donation (?) Egg Sharing Basic Vs Extended Profiles (?) Basic Vs Extended Screening
Important factors in choosing an Egg Donor OTHER Fresh / Frozen Eggs Fresh / Frozen Sperm Fresh / Frozen Embryos Local or Transported Eggs
Greece Anonymous & Altruistic Egg Donation Surrogacy Legally permitted & protected Licensed & Regulated IVF Clinics Established Fertility Tourism Destination High success rates Affordable costs Easy Access
Thessaloniki Thessaloniki is a major commercial in South East Europe. International Large airport Low cost airlines base centre (Easy Jet & Ryan Air) Multicultural - Cross road of civilizations East meets West