IVF for women over 50: pros and cons

In Ukraine, the topical issue of acceptable maximum age of women who want use in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedure came up. After the case, when 66-year-old Swiss woman used IVF procedure in Ukraine, and gave birth to twins media war broke out in the world community. According to the Ukrainian law, it is absolutely legal to use assisted methods of reproductive medicine (such as egg donation and surrogacy). Because of this, a great number of infertile foreigners come to Ukraine, as in most European countries this sphere is not open enough. In addition, Ukraine has no age limit for the carrying out of such programs. Because of this, the country has become a Mecca for aged Europeans. High level of reproductive technologies, comparatively low prices and loyalty legislation contribute a lot to the medical tourism in Ukraine. As, French legislation, for example, prohibits surrogacy, in Norway and Sweden, use of donor eggs is punishable by law and the German "Act on the Protection of embryos" in general prohibits the transfer of genetically foreign embryos. And all fine and dandy, but 66-year-old mother from Switzerland caused fierce debate in the community. Many experts argue that a woman should not only give birth, but also to raise a child. How could she do this fine, if she is, I'm sorry, Grandma! A number of such cases have pushed people's deputies of Ukraine to amend a bill on reproductive technologies and limit the age of women, who will be available for in vitro fertilization, up to 51 years. Ukrainian doctors, in order, assure that these changes will stop the positive development of new technologies, and make thousands of infertile women unhappy. The President of Ukraine, Viktor Yanukovych, did not support the proposed law, explaining his decision in such way: “proposed consideration of the draft law is not full enough”. Thus, the age of the woman for the in vitro fertilization program remains unlimited in Ukraine. Many NGO representatives complain that crowds of women over 50 leave Ukraine with their newborn babies. This is not normal! Thus, for example, Kyiv clinic BioTexCom, one of the leaders in the field of reproductive medicine, annually helps about 200 women over the age of 50 years to have a baby out of the tube. But after the incident with a Swiss woman, authorities threatened clinic direction to deny a license, claiming that its work is immoral: aged clients participant in IVF programs, embryo reduction, etc. Yes, all these can be seen in clinic, but due to these, as a result, children are born perfectly healthy, even in the most hopeless cases. Maybe society just needs to look at the situation from the other side. In Europe, there is a common style of life firstly to get a decent education, profession, earn capital, to enjoy your life and only then give birth to successors. But we must be in mind that female body, after 51 years can not do this without the help of assisted reproductive techniques. And it is a great fortune that today they have been existing and successfully developing. Such technologies help a lot of desperate couples go through the happiness of fatherhood and motherhood. Community just needs to look at this issue from the other side and slant on the question more modern, considering all trends of the 21st century. Also do not forget the fact that if woman decides to take such a step, it means that she has a serious reason for it and it would be better to consider the state of her health, financial situation and other factors in each individual case, but not her age. Why, for example, a weak half of humanity must work for the country’s benefit (meaning the retirement age), but have no right to give birth? In a word, the issue of reproductive medicine, as all others, has both pros and cons. But let's not forget the fact that humanity is evolving and the world changes over time. And it is important to take into account these changes.

  

There is no absolute infertility! “All good things come to he who waits”

Female, male infertility is a global challenge the whole world has faced with. As of today, more than 20 % of couples all over the world have some problems with impregnation. Hostile environment, harmful products, potato coach lifestyle, bad hobbits are among the main aspects which negatively influence human health, in particular, reproductive function. By reason of a great number of people can not quick with a child naturally a set of complications arises. They are of both personal and social nature. In the matter of the first point, of course, every typical person wishes to have a family and kids. And understanding of the bitter truth that you will never have all these can extremely oppresses. As a result, a lot of families break up, infertile wife or husband runs into depression and the whole life goes downhill. Speaking about the social (global) side of the issue, infertility causes demographic obstacles. Birth rate falls, number of elderly people rises and as a result it can be seen ageing population. According to experts, demographic situation in most advanced nations is pretty miserable and a low replacement level and population’s senescence can lead to the nation’s degeneration in the nearest future. But science and medicine are not at a standstill.  And today, modern reproductive medical centers offer all who have come across infertility diagnose a set of assisted reproductive technologies, which work wonders.

Ukrainian center of reproductive medicine BioTexCom is a perfect choice to crack the problem of infertility. Here in clinic, subject matter specialists use the latest methods of artificial insemination and fix one of the highest rates of birth. Obstetrician-gynecologists of the BioTexCom center conduct embryo transfer on the fifth day, when it reaches the most appropriate stage of development to carry out a successful fetation. In addition, doctors do not work with congelated embryos; they work only with fresh eggs. In addition, donor’s cells for a certain patient are not divided between some clients. It means that each patient receives his own donor. All these significantly increase chances of positive pregnancy.          

BioTexCom medical center has 70% of efficiency. And the greatest pride of center is women who become happy mothers at the age of 40 and even elder. During the last year, about 3 thousand women find happiness of motherhood being over the age of 45 years. It has become possible owing to the IVF procedure in the BioTexCom clinic. And the most famous client of this center is 66 years old woman who arrived to Ukraine from Switzerland, and gave birth to healthy twins. Overall, more than 60% of patients who visit BioTexCom medical center are women after forty who came to the capital of Ukraine from different states of the world.

Managing director of the reproductive medicine center BioTexCom is a German citizen, who has used European experience and introduced the best practices of the infertility treatment in Ukrainian Clinic. Addressing BioTexCom specialists, clients give high rating to European standards of medical treatment and highish plateau of services. Under command of a German specialist, BioTexCom clinic uses the latest methods of assisted technologies to cope with the most hopeless cases of infertility, these are in particular IVF (in vitro fertilization), ICSI (intracytoplasmic sperm injection), pre-implantation diagnosis and egg donation.  

“There is no absolute infertility!” is the main slogan of the BioTexCom clinic. This medical institution wrings water from a flint in the reproductive field. Stating this, doctors are supported by several facts. Firstly, BioTexCom clinic makes use of only competent infertility treatment that makes pregnancy possible even in case of complicated diagnoses. And secondly, the majority of clients who came to the Ukrainian reproductive medical center have become happy parents and translated their cherished hopes and dreams into reality. At times, obstetrician-gynecologists, embryologists could hardly believe in positive results, but correctly, well-staged treatment has helped some practically hopeless couples to experience parenthood.

BioTexCom reproductive medical center is in the list of top leaders in infertility treatment sphere all over the world. In addition to the highest rate of births Ukrainian reproductive center has something more to write home about. Namely, center works with couples of any age. Nowadays, in comparison with the previous centuries, it’s absolutely unproblematic to give birth after 40, and even 50 years. Due to the brilliant possibilities of assisted reproductive technologies that BioTexCom clinic turns to useful account it has become quite real to achieve desired pregnancy in any age. Such procedures as egg donation and IVF have made it possible to inseminate women of any age. By the way, the lion’s share of clients who address BioTexCom center is women over 45. It can be said with 100 percent certainty that happy tears of parents and words like “Oh, I have never been so happy in my whole life!” is the most valuable reward for the clinic’s staff.

Of course, Ukrainian center BioTexCom is not the only one to treat infertility. So, reasoned question arises, why can you trust just this Ukrainian clinic? We have already mentioned above about high rate of birth and work with all age groups. Meanwhile, legislative aspect of this matter is the most important one. In this part of the issue BioTexCom clinic is highly responsible as well.

In the sphere of reproductive technologies Ukrainian legislators have proven to be far more progressive than many of their European colleagues. Today, Ukraine is one of the very few friendly countries in Europe that provide the full range of procedures in the field of assisted reproductive technologies. Unlike nations that restrict or even put under a ban such kind of actions, Ukrainian legislation permits and regulates all of them. So, it means, that all procedures concerning reproductive medicine are absolutely legal in Ukraine. Moreover, BioTexCom meets all requirements drawing up necessary agreements. In general, it must be said that European clients appreciate value-for-money ratio and favorable set of services that contract includes. 

In addition to all advantages one can receive visiting Ukrainian medical center BioTexCom there is one more bargaining chip – tourist attractiveness! Ukraine is a real tourist gem. Holding the final match of the Euro 2012 football championship Ukraine has opened the world all its hospitality, rich history, beautiful architecture and a great number of places that are worth seeing. In a word, choosing BioTexCom clinic to solve your reproductive problems you kill two birds with one stone. In Ukraine, you will be able to see unique objects of interest and leave this state together with your so long-awaited baby.

From year to year, Ukrainian center of reproductive medicine BioTexCom is going strong and develops. Currently, active negotiations on the subject of a new building construction are under way. It is planed to construct a skyscraper in Kyiv downtown.     

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66 Years Old Mother

Incredible case in reproductive medicine! Ukrainian doctors have proved their complete professionalism once again! Woman, citizen of Switzerland, had reached 66 years old but due to a certain reasons could not have children in natural way. But she did not come quietly. Finding out about assisted methods of reproductive medicine woman had understood that it is the only way to solve her problem of infertility. Therefore she visited five different countries where this brave and resolute woman went through in-vitro fertilization (IVF) procedure. But brick by brick procedures were not crowned with a success. Nevertheless women tried again and again and as a result she was conducted twelve attempts of IVF. It is worth noting that not every person can withstand such a great number of IVF attempts, it concerns both physiological and psychological sides of the issue. It was also hard because in Switzerland IVF is only permitted if parents are young enough to raise children to maturity. And as for the sperm and egg donation the first one is limited to married couples and the second is forbidden at all. In this situation, in addition to woman’s age, she was 66 years old at that time she is also a single woman. Not surrendering herself to despair, mother-heroine went to Ukraine. As, this country conducts all procedures concerning reproductive medicine absolutely legally. And there is no age limit for the surrogacy and IVF procedures carrying. So, Ukraine was the only advantageous country to make her cherished dream of becoming a happy mother at last come true. Swiss woman got to know about BioTexCom center of human reproduction that is in Kiev, the capital of Ukraine. A well-known medical center, with a positive reputation and high birth rate received such patient with pleasure and warm atmosphere. Studding the situation in details, making all necessary tests doctors of BioTexCom center made a decision that woman can bear child herself using in-vitro fertilization method. And, lo and behold!!! After the second attempt pregnancy test at last has shown two so long-awaited strips!!! Swiss woman gave birth of healthy twin boys.

Mother – heroine is a church pastor, and she is the oldest woman ever to give birth in Switzerland. Of course, such case caused a number of views. And opinions divided. One local newspaper accused her of selfishness and irresponsibility, saying that by the time her sons become teenagers she will be in an old people’s home. But woman says that she does not care opinions of other people. It is the most blessedness in her life and she wants to enjoy the event in peace. 

  

                    

Is Ukrainian medicine better than Israeli one?

Is Ukrainian medicine better than Israeli one?

Israeli medicine is known as the best one among world leaders based on good results and high quality of treatment of a wide range of diseases. Year by year, thousands of Ukrainian, Russian and CIS countries citizens find healing in Israel using its medical services. Reproductive medicine, in particular its assisted methods also do not keep in the background. Surrogate motherhood, which is so popular all over the world is banned in most European countries and legalized in Israel. Infertility is a serious challenge the whole world faced with. And Israeli clinics of reproductive medicine could not miss the chance to take the palm of victory in this area as well. Programs of egg donation and surrogacy are conducted here legally (Israeli law does not ban such procedures) and have a good result indicators. Nevertheless Israeli citizens massively go to Ukraine to use the same methods of infertility treatment they can use in Israel. The question that has to be answered is why?

Comparing the level of development in the field of economy, infrastructure and medicine of two states (Ukraine and Israel) Ukraine is, of course, lag behind in many positions. But in spite of this fact and a great number of negative comments concerning the level of service and availability of modern medical technologies in Ukraine every month thousands of Israelis visit Ukrainian Reproductive Medicine Clinics. Israel and Ukraine are two countries with the most loyal legislation concerning surrogacy. But it was Ukrainian doctors to won the palm of victory just in this field. The whole world makes a guess what Ukrainian doctors do in order to treat even the most hopeless cases of infertility. And people from high developed European countries come to Ukraine from all corners of the world to solve own problem of infertility?

Ukrainian embryologists do not possess of such an arsenal of modern equipment that Israel has but they conduct reproductive procedures and achieve maximum positive results. The fact is that Ukrainian specialists work only with fresh oocytes (cryopreservation of eggs significantly reduces chances for successful pregnancy) and perform embryo transfer on the fifth day (the best time to work with blastocysts). That’s why representatives of Ukrainian reproductive medicine have managed to achieve fantastic results in artificial insemination. One has only to recall case of 66-years-old Swiss woman who gave birth in a natural way using the IVF procedure in Ukraine. Ukraine has already become a Mecca for elderly foreigners who want to have children. Just in this country legal side of the issue is completely driven a nail home to the head, and in addition great positive statistics. Now three times more women give birth to their first child after 45 years old than it was twenty years ago. According to statistics, about 4% of women over 45 give birth in a natural way and more than 70% - using such procedure as egg donation. In addition, in Ukraine it is much easier and faster to find appropriate donor than in Israel, where patient has to wait for months.

Cost of reproductive medicine services in Ukraine is one more advantage that attracts foreign patients. Only India has cheaper prices. But taking into account dreadful Indian service in clinics and questionable conditions it is safe to say that Ukraine is the cheapest country for surrogacy programs fulfillment. You will need about 30,000 euro to perform such program in an accredited clinic that meets European standards.

Reasons people prefer Ukraine to Israel in the case of surrogacy program are decent quality of service, high percentage of successful programs and a great alternative to expensive medical institutions at home. Prices for services of Ukrainian surrogate mothers are considered the lowest ones in Europe.

Surrogate motherhood as a kind of reproductive medicine is considered to be quite spicy in most countries of the world. Therefore, each country tries to find the most optimal "normal attitude" to surrogacy. In Ukraine, these norms and concepts, it can be said for sure, were clearly fixed and Ukrainian law established acceptable rules and conditions for all participants of the surrogacy program and egg donation (sides who sign contract in particular clinic, biological parents, surrogate mother, donor of eggs). Ukrainian government does not stop at what it has already reached and continues to improve the regulations that relate to the field of reproductive medicine.

Today, many European countries work on the simplification of laws regulating reproductive medicine. But this issue is still controversial and sometimes even "hot" And Ukraine, meanwhile, helps infertile couples of the world to realize the dream of a long-awaited child under the best possible conditions.

India is a doubtful surrogacy Mecca!

India is a doubtful surrogacy Mecca!

India is the most populous country on the Earth, and it is actively help other states to fill demographic gaps. Surrogate motherhood is extremely popular and controversial at the same time procedure. In India such type of child bearing is like to drink a cup of coffee in the morning. But what is at the back of such simplicity and permissiveness? And what is in fact the situation with surrogate mothers in India?

The problem of infertility has already become a global one. Surrogacy is one of the most ideal solutions for infertile couples to have biological children. But not all countries are ready to accept and legalize such method of infertility treatment. To be more exact, only some states have legalized surrogacy. India is among such countries where loyal laws work as of surrogate motherhood. This country is a great tourism destination where everyone has the opportunity to get acquainted with an ancient history, and at the same time to start own family bearing a baby.

The government of India has introduced a law that regulates use of assisted methods of reproductive medicine, including surrogacy.

After studying this law, it can be seen that there is no particular limitations concerning this issue. In India, surrogacy can be used by unmarried men or women, single couples and couples living in civil marriage.

Examining financial side of the issue one can be pleasantly surprised. In comparison with other countries providing such services cost of surrogacy in India can be called a "symbolic" one. Birth of your child by a surrogate mother will cost up to 20 million dollars in India.

And all fine and dandy, but a logical question arises in particular how can Indian doctors conduct all needed medical examinations (diagnosis of health condition of surrogate mother, biological parents and donor of eggs), preparation of program participants (use of needed drugs), embryos transfer (use of expensive medical equipment), etc. having such little sum. Certified clinics of reproductive medicine ask for such program from 30 to 60 thousand euros (legal implementation of surrogacy program).

In such situation two variants appear: either India invented the mega method of reproductive medicine with minimal financial resources use or Indian doctors perform treatment, as the phrase goes, "in a slipshod manner." And, unfortunately correct answer is the second one.

Biological parents, choosing surrogacy program even do not realize in what terrible conditions the whole process takes course! It is worth to start with the fact that in India participants of the program rare sign necessary contract. Very often, this "contract" is limited to a verbal agreement or banal piece of paper, which has no legal force. As for Indian surrogate mothers, there is a complete mismatch with established standards and norms.

Surrogacy for Indian women is just cold commercial transaction. Women in India do not suffer from emotional and psychological problems associated with such a service providing and child returning. Conditions in which surrogate mother live during the program (pregnancy) is awful and leaves much to be desired. Full unsanitary and harsh conditions can scare normal people. The health status of woman, who agrees to bear a child for money, also raises a lot of questions and serious doubts. As doctors choose surrogate mothers not according to the international medical standards but simply those ones who wish to take part in such program. Therefore no one will give you a guarantee that your baby will be healthy and will not get serious diseases in course of time.

In a word, it can be said for sure that motherhood in India was placed on the same footing as a product on the bazaar of fertility. And the quality of this product is not controlled. Foreigners go and risk their own lives and life of unborn child in exchange for "ridiculous" price of surrogacy and absence of legislative limits in this sphere.

As a result children find the way in families of same-sex couples, single parents, and women who do not want to give birth naturally, to avoid morning sickness, changes of forms, pain during childbirth, etc.

At the end it will be better to add that when the question is about important life issues, it is not worth to save money and put the financial side of the question is above the future of your child. Surrogacy in India is cheap, but there is very high risk of having an unhealthy baby due to poor living conditions of potential surrogate mothers and inappropriate management of the program. So, you can receive a frozen egg from one part of the world (in the guise of fresh and healthy ones), sperm from the second country and cheap womb in India. Country with such a rich, old history and culture offers the world a cheap surrogate mothers, IVF specialists and clinics. So make the right choice, and India can become just a good place for you to spend summer vacation and explore the local attractions.

Feel free to give birth after 40!

Feel free to give birth after 40!

Woman has celebrated her 40th birthday and still has no children. More and more often such situation can be seen all over the world. But we can say with dead certainty that you're beautiful woman, have life wisdom and experience, you have already achieved professional success and built a solid foundation to create a happy family! And right now is the perfect time to give a birth.  Do not be confused by a great number of articles in the mass media telling that it’s practically impossible to get pregnant after 40, and this pregnancy will certainly be accompanied by a variety of complications and risks. We will not put you rose - colored glasses and insist that deciding to get pregnant after 40, you will be able to do it without difficulties. But let's not forget about the fact that even pregnancy in 25 years can be associated with all sorts of difficulties and complications. However, decision to become pregnant in the middle age has its great and important advantages. Firstly, reaching this age, woman has already achieved almost everything she wanted, and was formed as a person. Woman exactly knows what she wants and has reasonable goals. Secondly, by this time woman has already created strong family, and both husband and wife do everything together to give birth to a healthy baby. But, because of age peculiarities, woman’s organism goes through a certain physiological changes that interfere with natural conception.  

As a result woman needs to use methods of reproductive medicine. Taking into account the latest achievements that were reached by representatives of science and medicine, it can be said for sure that nothing is impossible, and it is possible to carry and give birth to a healthy baby at age of 40 and even later. These are not all mouth and no trousers. Let’s examine world practice. For example, show business sphere. In the news sections, we can see happy faces and comments of TV stars, who became parents being in a mature age. Thus, Madonna has successfully given birth to her first child at age 38, and in 4 years she bravely decided to have a second child. Mariah Carey gave birth to twins being 42 years old, being at the same age, Celine Dion, went through 6 attempts of IVF procedure and presented her husband healthy twins. And this list can goes on and on.

Ukraine, in this issue, has pushed the boundaries and the whole world giving a head start in the use of modern techniques of artificial fertilization. In recent years the level of late pregnancies has increased by 50%. Now age of 40 years is not considered a late age for birth of first child. Today three times more women give birth to their first child after 35 than it was twenty years ago. According to statistics, about 4% of women over 40 give birth naturally and more than 70% - with the help of egg donation program.

Ukrainian clinic of reproductive medicine BioTexCom is in the list of licensed medical centers to help women after 40 to become happy moms. This medical center helps women who are no longer able to have a baby naturally, due to the end of childbearing age, to find happiness of motherhood. Carrying out such procedures as IVF, ICSI, egg donation and surrogacy our doctors successfully conduct programs for women after 40. During recent years, number of births (women after 40 years old) has been increasing. There are a great amount of positive examples when woman after 40 started a family with the help of assisted reproductive technologies. BioTexCom clinic are proud of incredible case when 66 years old woman successfully gave birth to healthy twins, using eggs donation! Basing upon years of practice, positive statistics, and just happy stories of parents who gave a birth to their long-awaited baby, we can say all that seems to be impossible at first - in fact, it is possible and real! Therefore, dear women! Do not be afraid, especially of your desire to become a mother in any age!

Criticism is the first sign of success!

Criticism is the first sign of success!

Day after day, more and more articles about Clinic of Reproductive Medicine BioTexCom can be seen in the international mass media. And these writings, of course, are not only positive but critical ones as well. Well, this condition cannot be dispensed with. Using the World Wide Web one can find statements that Ukrainian clinic develops business on infertile European couples, selling children as a commodity and pulling in big bucks on someone else's grief. But, the key word here is "grief." There are millions of people all over the world who due to various reasons can not procreate offsprings naturally. Maybe this question does not discompose when you are 20 years old, but when a woman / man reaches 30, 40, 50 years old ... and has no own children and there are some fertility problems... Understanding of the fact that you will not sweep up your baby, not hear words "mom / dad", not take him to school and will not be happy and upset over beloved child, leads to a kind of life disorientation. Where, why, for what all that things happening in your life, and will happen tomorrow? It is needed only to go through this feeling and only then write those or other negative reviews about methods of modern reproductive medicine. Today, such procedures as egg donation and surrogacy have been increasingly gaining momentum. A lot of world-known TV show business stars have already taken advantage of such programs and do not dissemble it, showing their happiness and way they have achieved it. Thus, legendary singer Michael Jackson was one of the first international stars who used services of surrogate mother. Actress Nicole Kidman has a daughter, who was born by surrogate mother. And this list is very rich with famous star names.
The fact that Clinic of Reproductive Medicine conducts medical programs for a certain sum is absolutely normal. After all, team of health care institution includes dozens of graduate employees, its doctors use the latest technologies, carrying out treatment programs, and all these require many physical, mental and financial costs. And it is not possible to provide for a family, serving only as a good example. In addition, it is important to note that cost of such programs as IVF and surrogacy in Ukraine are much lower than in other European countries, and the quality of treatment is much higher. Therefore, all statements about the financial side of this issue are not logical.
But no matter which way you look at it, a vocal critic is a resounding compliment. And if they say about us something it means that we worth it. Under the direction of a true professional, clinical BioTexCom confidently breaks stereotypes concerning reproductive medicine and Ukraine as a whole, proving in practice that surrogacy and egg donation are the greatest achievement of medicine and a unique chance for absolutely all infertile couples to have genetically native children that previously was only a cherished dream. Obstetrician-gynecologists, embryologists of the BioTexCom clinic put into life cherished dreams of their clients, giving new life.
It is also important to note the fact that doctors who work in the BioTexCom clinic are of high professionalism. Good health condition of the baby, his genetic or surrogate mother is of the main priority for all members of the center’s team. In case of any doubts or discrepancy of medical tests, doctors will offer the best alternative and will never agree with any persuasions or conditions of the clients, if it can harm health of child. Good reputation and effectives of treatment have always been, are and remains the main priority of the clinic.
Summarizing all written above, basing on numerous statistics and facts, it can be said for sure that modern methods of infertility treatment such as reproductive medicine are actively developing and becoming more and more popular in the 21st century. It’s normal that members of the international community perceive any innovations with caution and certain distrust. But very soon procedures of the reproductive medicine, with their innovative development will become completely natural (in the case of infertility), and will be perceived by the world as, for example, a regular call for a dentist.