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In vitro fertilization (IVF) long protocol (471644) | University Hospital Freiburg - BookingHealth
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In vitro fertilization (IVF) long protocol

University Hospital Freiburg

Freibung, Germany
Program id # 471644
Doctor photo
Dr. med. Philipp Wiehle
Department of Reproductive Medicine, Adult and Pediatric Gynecological Endocrinology
Specialized in: reproductive medicine, adult and pediatric gynecological endocrinology

The program includes:

  • Initial presentation in the clinic
  • Case history taking
  • Review of medical records
  • General physical examination
  • Laboratory tests: 
    • Complete blood count 
    • General urine test
    • Biochemical blood test
    • Inflammation markers
    • Blood coagulation test 
    • Immune status
    • Analysis for infections
    • Hormone levels:
      • FSH
      • LH
      • Androgens
      • Progesterone
      • Prolactin
      • TSH-basal, fT3, fT4 
  • Ultrasound examination of abdomen and small pelvic organs 
  • Transvaginal ultrasound examination
  • Gynecological examination
  • Examination of the men:
    • Spermogram
    • Urethral smear analysis
    • Tests for infections
  • Hormonal stimulation 
  • In vitro fertilization (IVF)
  • Nursing services
  • Consultation of related specialists
  • Treatment by head doctor and all leading experts
  • Explanation of the individual treatment plan

All aspects of the program can be discussed with a medical advisor.

How program is carried out

You arrive in the hospital on the 19th day of the menstrual cycle. Our service starts at the airport. Our employee meets you at the airport and holds a sign with your name. In the individual folder you will find detailed information about the program.

The reproductologist will start from the general examination, you will undergo a number of laboratory and instrumental tests. After that, the doctor will elaborate an individual treatment plan, determine the drug dosages. You will receive a detailed explanation of all the procedures and will be able to contact your doctor for advice at any time.

For your convenience, we offer hotels or apartments within walking distance of the hospital. After the first appointment, you will have free time to rest. You can take the prescribed medications on your own or in the hospital. Also, several times, on the appointed days, it will be necessary to have an ultrasound examination (up to 3 times).

Stages of treatment

Blockage. On days 20-21 of the menstrual cycle, the pituitary gland is blocked with GnRH agonists. The purpose of the drug administration is to suppress ovarian function and stimulate maturation of more oocytes.

Ovarian stimulation. On the 2-4th day of the menstrual cycle, active stimulation of the ovaries with gonadotropins under constant ultrasound monitoring begins. It takes 10-14 days on average. An ultrasound examination is required to assess follicular growth. When the follicle is mature enough, a trigger injection is given.

The doctor will appoint the day of visiting the clinic. The time of oocyte collection (puncture) is determined. 36 hours before the puncture, a woman makes a stimulating (trigger) injection of hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin).

Egg collection. In the hospital, the follicles are punctured with the collection of mature eggs (on the 12-15 day of the menstrual cycle). The husband of the patient, on his turn, collects the ejaculate. The ejaculate can be collected naturally, or by a puncture of the testicle (in azoospermia, obstruction of the vas deferens in men – the ICSI procedure).

Fertilization. 2-6 hours after egg collection, eggs are fertilized with the husband’s sperm. This is a laboratory procedure and no patient involvement is required.

Embryo culture. Fertilized eggs will be cultured for 1-5 days. According to patients’ needs and embryo status, best 1-3 embryos can be transferred to the womb.

Preimplantation genetic diagnosis. PGD is usually performed on day 3. It takes 1 day to receive the results. One or two cells from the embryo can be taken without harming it, and some genetic tests can be done in one or two days.

Embryo transfer. This procedure is painless and no anesthesia is required, although some patients need sedation. One hour after the procedure, patients can leave the clinic and can return home on the same day.

Pregnancy test. This test can be done 14 days after the embryo transfer.

Service support

We fully support your trip, regardless of the chosen program. We provide an individual medical coordinator and interpreter, help with choosing and booking a hotel, booking tickets, preparing medical reports.

Required documents

  • Medical records
  • Results of hormone blood tests (if available)
  • Pelvic ultrasoud (if available)

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About the department

The Department of Reproductive Medicine, Adult and Pediatric Gynecological Endocrinology at the University Hospital Freiburg offers the full range of services in these focuses and specializes in treatment of gynecological hormonal disorders in adults and children, as well as in the treatment of infertility. The department is headed by Dr. med. Philipp Wiehle.

To identify the causes of infertility, both partners undergo a comprehensive diagnosis, after which the optimal treatment method is selected. Therapeutic options encompass conservative therapy and invasive treatment methods, for example, in vitro fertilization (IVF) and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI). An important part of therapy is psychological support of the couple during the therapy and after it.

In the field of gynecological endocrinology, the department provides diagnostics and treatment of hormonal disorders in adults and children, management of pain of gynecological origin in the lower abdomen (for example, due to vaginal bleedings, adhesions), gynecological disorders in children and adolescents, as well as malformations of genital organs. Also, the doctors’ scope of tasks includes counseling of patients and correction of menstrual disorders, as well as relief of menopause related symptoms.

The main clinical focuses of the department include:

  • Diagnostics and treatment of infertility (reproductive medicine)
    • Conservative therapy
    • In vitro fertilization (IVF)
    • Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)
    • Other treatments
  • Diagnostics, treatment and counseling in gynecological hormonal disorders in adults
    • Menstrual disorders
    • Problems in menopause
    • Other disorders
  • Diagnostics, treatment and counseling in pediatric gynecological diseases
    • Hormonal disorders (for example, premature sexual development or delayed puberty, abnormal hair growth, acne)
    • Genital inflammatory processes
    • Gynecological diseases (for example, adhesions of the labia minora, malformations of the genitalia)
    • Contraceptive counseling
  • Other medical services

Photo of the doctor: (с) Universitätsklinikum Freiburg 


About hospital

The University Hospital Freiburg is famous for its rich history and is one of the oldest and most prestigious medical facilities in Germany (one of the three best medical institutions in the country). The hospital was based on the Faculty of Medicine of the Albert Ludwig University of Freiburg, which celebrated its 550th anniversary in 2007. It should be noted that the hospital is proud of its world-renowned specialists, many of whom during their work here have become Nobel laureates.

The medical facility represents all fields of modern medicine. It consists of 42 departments, 11 institutes and 10 interdisciplinary centers. The highly qualified doctors of the hospital deal with the treatment and rehabilitation of patients with both common and rare diseases. All departments and institutes of the hospital take an active part in fundamental researches of international scale, due to which patients have access to the very latest achievements of medicine, advanced diagnostic methods, state-of-the-art medical equipment and proven effective methods of therapy.

The hospital has a variety of medical achievements, for example, the world's first TIPS procedure, the first implantation of the Jarvik-2000 artificial heart in Europe, the first robotic-assisted surgery on the brain, and the first combined cardiopulmonary transplantation in the land of Baden-Württemberg. In 2004, the University Hospital Freiburg became the first German hospital, which performed kidney transplantation in the incompatibility of blood groups. At the moment, the hospital belongs to medical centers with the greatest experience in performing such an operation.

An interdisciplinary approach to treatment, highly qualified staff, as well as individual patient care and a pleasant environment are key to the hospital’s success.

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Accommodation in hospital

Patients rooms

The patients of the hospital are provided with comfortable rooms with a pleasant design, which create a conducive atmosphere for recovery. The standard furnishing of the patient room includes a telephone, a free radio and TV, a device for calling medical staff, lockers and a safe, an adjustable bed, a chair and a table. The pediatric departments are designed with play areas. The patient may be accommodated in a single or double enhanced-comfort room (for example, with an ensuite bathroom) at an additional cost.

Meals and Menus

The patients are offered good three meals a day with a large selection of dishes. The patients inform about their wishes to the menu in advance, and this information is transmitted to the kitchen. Throughout the day, patients may drink mineral water and tea, which can be found in the department on special tables. The bedridden patients receive drinks from the nursing staff. Other drinks may be purchased at the hospital’s cafeterias and bistro, where patients can come along with visitors.

If you do not eat some products due to intolerance or other personal reasons, please notify the nursing staff in advance, so that all your wishes to be taken into account when preparing the menu.

Further details

Standard rooms include:

Shower
Toilet
TV
Wi-Fi

Television

All patient rooms have a free radio and TV. The patients can also watch the hospital’s own 24-hour channel with a varied program and interesting information.

Accompanying person

At the availability of free beds, the accompanying person may be accommodated in the same room with the patient, at an additional cost. In addition, the hospital offers special accommodation conditions for patients requiring long-term hospitalization. Parents have at their disposal special apartments in the children's hospital.