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The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- review of medical records
- physical examination
- urological examination
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- general urine analysis
- biochemical blood test
- inflammation markers (CRP, ESR)
- blood coagulation analysis (aPTT, PT, INR)
- glucose level
- hormone test (testosterone)
- ultrasound of the urogenital system
- penile color doppler ultrasonography
- nursing services
- consultation of related specialists
- treatment by chief physician and all leading experts
- explanation of individual treatment plan
(the cost of medicines is not included)
Required documents
- Medical records
Service
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About the department
The Department of Reproductive Medicine and Andrology at the University Hospital Halle (Saale) offers the full range of options for the diagnostics and treatment of infertility, hormonal disorders, reduced libido, including erectile dysfunction. The patients receive medical care from an experienced medical team, consisting of highly qualified gynecologists, endocrinologists, andrologists and experts in the field of reproductive medicine. A unique offer of the department is the cryopreservation of oocytes and spermatozoa for planning future pregnancy (for example, in case of somatic pathology or chemoradiotherapy). The Chief Physician of the department is Prof. Dr. med. Hermann Behre.
The department operates four specialized laboratories. The main task of the Andrology Laboratory is to perform spermograms, while the Laboratory for Reproductive Biology deals with fertility treatment. The department also has a separate Laboratory for Germ Cell Cryopreservation. The activities of the research laboratory is focused on the study of new fertility molecular factors, the causes of hormonal disorders and the conduct of clinical trials.
The service range of the department includes:
- Identification of the causes and treatment of infertility
- Therapeutic options for women
- Hormonal stimulation to normalize the menstrual cycle in order to achieve regular ovulation and proper preparation of the uterus for pregnancy
- Minimally invasive removal of benign tumors (uterine myomas, endometrioid cysts, dermoids, etc.) or laparoscopic removal of adhesions
- Assisted reproductive techniques
- Sperm injection into the uterus (intrauterine insemination)
- In vitro fertilization
- Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)
- Testicular sperm extraction (TESE) or microsurgical epididymal sperm aspiration (MESA)
- Cryoconservation of in vitro fertilized eggs, embryo transfer and subsequent cultivation in the following cycles
- Cryopreservation of sperm or testicular tissue to preserve fertility
- Therapeutic options for men
- Drug stimulation to normalize hormonal levels
- Antibiotic therapy for inflammation of the testicles, epididymis, prostate gland and seminal vesicles
- Surgical treatment
- Assisted hatching
- Therapeutic options for women
- Diagnostics and treatment of endocrine disorders
- Hormonal disorders in women, including girls
- Irregular periods and blood clotting disorders
- Hirsutism
- Hyperprolactinemia
- Premenstrual syndrome
- Hormonal disorders in adolescents
- Premature ovarian failure
- Chronic pelvic pain
- Overweight
- Hormonal disorders in men
- Hypogonadism in older men
- Hormone replacement therapy using testosterone in older men
- Hormonal disorders in women, including girls
- Diagnostics and treatment of problems in the sexual life of men and women
- Erectile dysfunction in men
- Psychosexual problems
- Planning for pregnancy after sterilization
- Transsexualism
- Germ cell cryoconservation
- Deep freezing of oocytes (pronucleus stage) after successful in vitro fertilization
- Sperm cryopreservation in case of poor baseline data prior to scheduled IVF or ICSI
- Deep freezing and storage of sperm to preserve fertility in case of indicated radiotherapy/chemotherapy for cancer treatment
- Testicular tissue cryopreservation prior to sperm extraction (TESE) and ICSI in case of azoospermia
- Ovarian tissue or oocyte cryopreservation in female cancer patients who want to have children in the future
- Other medical services
Curriculum vitae
Positions
- Head of the Department of Reproductive Medicine and Andrology at the University Hospital Halle (Saale).
- President of the German Society of Andrology (DGA).
- Deputy Chairman of the Council on Reproductive Biology and Medicine (DVR).
- Treasurer of the European Academy of Andrology (EAA).
Research Interests
The doctor’s research priority is the aging of men with a special focus on changing the levels of sex hormones. In old age, men have the increases levels of serum gonadotropic hormones and the increased symptoms of androgen deficiency, which characterize the clinical picture of age-related hypogonadism. The causes, manifestations and methods of treatment for age-related hypogonadism are not well studied yet, but in view of the aging of society and demographic changes, they are of great importance for health care. In addition, research interests include the study of testosterone replacement therapy and fertility in old age.
Photo of the doctor: (c) Universitätsklinikum Halle (Saale)
About hospital
According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the University Hospital Halle (Saale) ranks among the top German medical facilities!
The history of the hospital has more than 300 years, and during this time it managed to earn an excellent reputation not only in Germany, but throughout the world. The hospital positions itself as a specialized medical facility for the treatment of very severe and rare diseases and injuries. It provides medical care for patients of all age groups in accordance with the very latest scientific achievements. It is worth noting that the hospital is characterized by its successful research activities, especially in the field of cardiovascular diseases and oncopathology. The specialists of these fields have made a significant contribution to the development of new diagnostic methods and therapeutic approaches.
The hospital diagnoses and treats more than 40,000 inpatients and about 120,000 outpatients every year. Such a large number of patients indicates the reliability and effectiveness of medical services.
Some structural units of the hospital deserve special attention. For example, the Central Department of Emergency Medical Care (the largest in Saxony-Anhalt), modern dental rooms, the Perinatal Center and the Transplant Center with a history of more than 40 years.
Thanks to the use of the cutting-edge medical technology and the availability of advanced equipment, many operations and procedures, which previously could entail a lot of risks and consequences, are currently performed in the hospital with the help of sparing techniques. In this context, it is worth noting hybrid heart interventions, robotic interventions in urology (da Vinci surgical system), etc.
In addition, the key to successful clinical practice is the availability in the hospital of experienced and competent medical staff. The total number of medical staff includes more than 4,000 medical employees. Many doctors are known far beyond the borders of Germany, they regularly carry out significant researches, which allow them to develop modern medicine. In addition, the hospital specializes in training of medical students, therefore the qualified doctors and professors are willing to pass on their experience to the younger generation.
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the University Hospital Halle (Saale) live in comfortable single, double and triple patient rooms made in a modern design. All patient rooms are equipped with an ensuite bath with toilet and shower. The standard room includes a comfortable, automatically adjustable bed, a bedside table, a wardrobe, a table and chairs for receiving visitors and a TV. There is access to Wi-Fi. For security reasons, in some places, including in Intensive Care Units, it is forbidden to use laptops and mobile phones. In addition, the hospital offers enhanced-comfort patient rooms.
Meals and Menus
The patient and his accompanying person have a daily choice of three menus. If for any reason you do not eat all the food, you will be offered an individual menu. Please inform the medical staff about your dietary preferences prior to the treatment. Children are offered a special menu with healthy and tasty dishes, rich in nutrients necessary for the growing body.
Further details
Standard rooms include:
Religion
Religious services are available upon request.
Accompanying person
During the inpatient program, an accompanying person may stay with you in a patient room or hotel of your choice.
Hotel
During the outpatient program, you may stay in a hotel of your choice. Managers will help you choose the most suitable options.