For many couples and women facing diminished ovarian reserve, premature ovarian insufficiency, repeated unsuccessful IVF attempts, or a genetic risk, egg donation opens a realistic path to pregnancy. While it’s a sensitive decision, the process itself is well established today, and the differences between countries — in legislation, donor availability, and cost — often determine […]
When a couple has difficulty conceiving, the focus is often – unfortunately and incorrectly – placed on the woman. In reality, a male factor causes or contributes to infertility in 40–50% of cases among couples. Despite this, male infertility remains a subject that is rarely discussed openly, partly because of embarrassment and partly because of […]
For most people on a fertility journey, the day-to-day attention understandably goes toward the medical side of things: blood draws, ultrasound scans, medication schedules, protocol calendars. What tends to get far less attention is something quieter, but just as demanding — the simple experience of not knowing. Not knowing why a particular test is needed, […]
IVF Abroad: What Does It Really Cost? Comparing Czechia, Greece, Cyprus and Spain If you’ve typed “IVF cost abroad” into Google, you’ve probably gotten dozens of different numbers – anywhere from 2,000 to over 10,000 euros for what looks like the same thing. That’s not because someone is lying; it’s because “IVF cost” rarely means […]
Menopause is a natural stage in a woman’s life, marking the gradual transition out of the reproductive years. It is not a disease, but a physiological process associated with changes in hormone production, particularly estrogen and progesterone. These changes can affect not only fertility, but also overall health and quality of life. After menopause, natural […]
Infertility can be a challenging and deeply personal experience for both women and men. It often involves more than a single medical factor and may be influenced by hormonal changes, tissue health, immune balance, age-related processes, and overall well-being. Today, IVF and ICSI remain the foundation of modern fertility treatment, and these methods play a […]
Becoming a parent is one of life’s most profound journeys. For many, it’s filled with excitement and hope but when conception doesn’t happen as planned, that hope can turn into frustration, confusion, and emotional strain. Traditional fertility treatments like IVF have opened life-changing possibilities for countless families, yet they can also be physically demanding, expensive, […]
VivaFert Nutrition Series – Expert Recommendations from Our Nutrition SpecialistAuthor: Dajana Švraka Milutinović, Master of Pharmacy and Master in Nutrition and Supplementation for Infertility, VivaFert Team One of the most common challenges women face when planning pregnancy, either naturally or through IVF, is a low AMH value. This raises an important question: can nutrition influence […]
In recent years, so-called social freezing — the preventive freezing of eggs or sperm without medical indication — has increasingly come into the focus of medicine, society, and ethics. This article sheds light on the medical procedures, motivations, benefits, and risks, as well as the ethical and legal questions surrounding this phenomenon. Medical Procedure and Current […]
Balancing fertility treatment and work can be one of the most emotionally and logistically challenging experiences in life. For many individuals and couples, building a family means navigating complex medical treatments—such as in vitro fertilization (IVF)—while maintaining professional responsibilities. Managing both worlds successfully requires awareness, preparation, and open communication. This article explores the main challenges […]
