The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- general clinical examination
- laboratory examinations:
- complete blood count
- blood biochemistry
- immune analysis
- hormonal tests:
- androgens
- progesterone
- prolactin
- thyroid hormones (T3, T4, TSH)
- gynecological examination
- colposcopy
- taking a smear
- hormonal stimulation
- artificial insemination (AI)
- nursing services
- elaboration of further recommendations
How program is carried out
During the first visit, the physician will conduct a clinical examination and go through the results of previous laboratory tests and instrumental examinations. After that, you will undergo an additional examination, including complete blood count, laboratory assessment of liver and kidney function, hormonal tests. Based on the results of the examinations, the physician will make sure that there are no contraindications to hormonal stimulation and subsequent intrauterine (artificial) insemination with donor sperm.
Intrauterine (artificial) insemination with donor sperm is carried out as the day hospital procedure, without mandatory admission to the hospital. Cryopreserved sperm is used for it. Donor sperm undergoes obligatory quality control and infection control.
After hormonal stimulation of ovulation, you will have an ultrasound scan with folliculometry. With its help the physician will make sure that you have a fully-grown egg that is eligible for fertilization. Donor sperm is introduced into the uterine cavity through a thin catheter. The procedure is painless, but the physician can use a local anesthetic, if needed.
After the insemination, you will need to remain in the supine position for about 30-40 minutes.
After the completion of intrauterine (artificial) insemination with donor sperm, you will receive the medical report with detailed recommendations regarding further follow-up. You can leave the hospital on the day of your procedure. In the future, you can contact the physician for accompanying the pregnancy.
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About the department
The Department of Reproductive Medicine at the Hirslanden Andreasclinic Cham Zug Cham offers the full range of modern assisted reproductive technologies for conception. For the onset of long-awaited pregnancy in women, the department's specialists apply all their clinical experience, as well as medical and technical resources of laboratories. The department is headed by Dr. med. Markus Bleichenbacher.
The first stage of treatment is individual consultation followed by the comprehensive diagnostics for detection of the causes of infertility, which can be very diverse. According to the diagnostic results, the medical specialist will decide on the most suitable technique or a combination of several techniques. The department's doctors strongly support couples on the way to the desired pregnancy.
The department’s range of medical services includes:
- A set of preliminary examinations for women (hormonal status, tests for the presence of antibodies, assessment of the ovarian reserve, assessment of the endometrium, assessment of the fallopian tube patency, etc.), as well as male fertility assessment (spermogram)
- Ovarian stimulation using tablet or injection hormone therapy (drug selection and dosage are determined individually)
- Intrauterine insemination (performed in the absence of changes in the woman's uterus, as well as in the absence of sperm pathology in the partner; the essence of the procedure is the collection of high-quality sperm, which is inserted into the uterine cavity using a catheter)
- Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) – in vitro fertilization with micro-injection of sperm into the egg
- In vitro fertilization (a female egg is fertilized by male sperm outside the body – "in vitro")
- Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (identification of genetic abnormalities in the embryo before implantation in the uterus, that is, before pregnancy)
- Embryo transfer (transfer of embryos into the uterine cavity) – the procedure is carried out 3-5 days after fertilization
- Cryopreservation
- Embryo cryopreservation
- Vitrification
- Ovarian tissue cryopreservation
- Sperm cryopreservation
- Testicular sperm extraction (TESE)
- Psychological support
- Other diagnostic and therapeutic options
Curriculum vitae
Higher Education and Postgraduate Training
- 2014 Diploma in Mammology, Swiss Society of Gynecology.
- 2012 MSc, Clinical Embryology, University of Leeds, UK.
- 2011 Specialization in Gynecologic Surgery and Obstetrics, Swiss Medical Association.
- 2001 Specialization in Reproductive Medicine and Endocrinology, Swiss Medical Association.
- 1997 Certified specialist in the field of ultrasound monitoring of pregnancy.
- 1996 Board certification in Gynecology and Obstetrics.
- 1990 Clinical Embryology studies, University of Leeds, UK.
- 1985 State Medical Examination, University of Basel.
- Since 1979 Medical studies, Faculty of Medicine, University of Basel.
Professional Career
- Since 2019 Head Physician of the Department of Reproductive Medicine at the Hirslanden Andreasclinic Cham Zug Cham.
- Since 2012 Head of his own Private Practice for Gynecology and Obstetrics (focus on Reproductive Medicine), Bern.
- 1999 - 2012 Managing Senior Physician and second Head Physician, new Gynecology Clinic in Lucerne. Specialization: reproductive medicine, diagnosis of breast diseases, consultations on dysplasia, gynecologic oncology, general gynecologic surgery, general obstetric surgery.
Photo of the doctor: (c) GEA IVF AG
About hospital
The Hirslanden Andreasclinic Cham Zug Cham provides the high-quality medical services both in the region and throughout the country. The medical complex is part of the Hirslanden Private Hospital Group, which is known throughout Europe for its extremely high treatment success rates. The key areas of specialization of the clinic in Cham include general surgery, gynecology and obstetrics, orthopedics and spinal surgery. The medical facility also has a 24-hour emergency service. The surgical treatment is provided in 4 operating rooms equipped with the latest technology.
The health of the patients is in the good hands of an experienced team of about 100 specialized doctors. The experts of the medical facility admit for the diagnostics and treatment about 4,100 inpatients and more than 7,000 outpatients every year. The clinic has 65 beds for patient hospitalization. The Department of Obstetrics is known for exceptional competence and impeccable service – about 470 babies are born here every year.
The quality of medical and nursing services is regulated by a special quality management system, which has been certified since 2002 in accordance with the requirements of the European standard ISO 9001 (re-certification of ISO 9001:2015 in 2018).
The clinic is located in a building with a unique architectural design and properly thought-out interior. The patients live in conditions resembling a high-class hotel, so they feel as comfortable as possible here. The quiet and peaceful environment of the clinic contributes to the pacification and rapid recovery of patients.
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the the Hirslanden Andreasclinic Cham Zug Cham live in comfortable single, double and quadruple rooms with all necessary amenities. The standard room includes an automatically adjustable bed, a bedside table, a wardrobe with a locker, a table and chairs, a TV with a large selection of national and international channels, and a telephone (mobile phones are not allowed in specially designated areas of the clinic). There is also Wi-Fi access in the patient rooms. Smoking is prohibited on the premises of the clinic and on its territory. If desired, the patient can live in an enhanced-comfort room with a safe, a refrigerator and upholstered furniture.
Meals and Menus
The patient and the accompanying person are offered a daily choice of three menus. If you are on a specific diet for any reason, you will be offered an individual menu. Please inform the medical staff about your dietary preferences prior to the treatment.
Further details
Standard rooms include:
Religion
The religious services can be provided upon request.
Accompanying person
During the inpatient program, an accompanying person may stay with the patient in the patient room or at a hotel. Our managers will help you choose the most suitable option.
Hotel
During the outpatient program, you can live in a hotel of your choice. Managers will help you choose the most suitable options.