There is no hard and fast limit. Success with in vitro fertilisation (IVF) depends largely on hormone levels and the results of the ultrasound scan, among other factors.
That's why the initial appointment is so crucial.
On the day of the transfer, a nurse or assistant will give you the written medical instructions applicable to your case.
However, as a general rule, you can lead a normal life, taking the following precautions.
It is important to remember that vitrification (ultra rapid cryopreservation) is mandatory when surplus embryos are produced.
Once vitrified, they are stored at the clinic until you give express consent to the contrary.
Yes, flying or travel by car or train after an embryo transfer is fine. Travelling does not have an adverse effect on the embryo transfer or future pregnancy.
The clinic follows up patients until the twelfth week of pregnancy, giving instructions regarding medication according to the results of the blood tests and ultrasound scans.
We are also available to answer any questions you may have during this time. That said, we are always delighted when we receive news about our patients and their new arrivals beyond the first trimester.
If the test is negative, you should contact your assistant immediately for instructions regarding medication. Each case is then analysed at the weekly meetings of our medical committee, before deciding on treatment options based on existing protocols.
You will be notified of their decision and we will help you to move into the next stage.
No, there’s no waiting list for donor treatments. Alicante is an extremely cosmopolitan city, with two large universities and more than 40,000 alumni in Spain and abroad, ERASMUS students, medical students, etc.
This means we have donors with a wide range of physical characteristics, which makes it easy for us to find a donor for each patient.
Oocyte donation is anonymous in Spain. The medical committee at the clinic is responsible for selecting ideal candidates.
IVF-Life has a donor bank with more than 500 donors. Generally speaking, between three and five donors may meet your specific requirements.
In compliance with the law, all donors undergo a battery of tests (blood tests, drug tests, etc.) and physical, gynaecological and psychological examinations.
In addition, IVF-Life performs genetic tests on all donors to check whether they are carriers of genetic disorders or mutations.
