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In vitro fertilisation (IVF)

IVF (or in vitro fertilisation) is a method that mimics natural fertilisation, with a critical difference being IVF takes place outside of a woman’s body in a laboratory. This advanced and successful method of assisted reproduction makes conception possible for couples who find it difficult naturally. If you are an expat living in the Czech Republic, you work here and you have valid health insurance, you are entitled to partially covered treatment. We cooperate with all Czech public health insurance companies.

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The clinic that understands your needs 

A personal approach 

Every couple is unique. That’s why we provide a personalised approach. You will be guided through your treatment by a dedicated doctor and an English-speaking IVF coordinator.

High success rate 

We can help up to 90% of couples due to a personalised plan, experienced embryologists, own donor programme and continuous improvement of procedures.

State-of-the-art laboratory 

You will be treated by experienced professionals who work with the latest technology and modern procedures. We are constantly striving to improve your chances of conception.

No waiting lists 

We can start your treatment immediately. You don’t have to be on any waiting list.

IVF with your own eggs 

You have your own healthy eggs and sperm, but you have been unable to conceive naturally.

IVF with donated eggs 

The eggs of a healthy anonymous donor are fertilized by the partner’s sperm.

IVF with donated embryos 

The donor’s eggs will be fertilized by the donor’s sperm. After cultivation, a high-quality embryo will be created.

Combined IVF cycle 

A unique method where both your own and donated eggs are fertilised with your partner’s sperm to attain a greater number of embryos. For the embryotransfer, preference is given to embryos from your own eggs.

How does IVF work? 

1 

Your first contact and initial consultation 

Your personal IVF Coordinator will first explain what to expect, before arranging a consultation with your doctor and helping you gather your medical history. During your initial consultation, a specialist IVF doctor will review your medical history, perform tests, collect samples, and discuss your wishes and any concerns.

2 

Initiation of the treatment 

Based on the results of your initial consultation, the doctor will recommend an appropriate course of treatment, which we can start after your approval.

3 

Egg retrieval and transfer 

After hormonal stimulation, we retrieve the eggs, fertilise them and observe their development for several days. Then, the embryo can be transferred to the uterus.

4 

Pregnancy test 

You can take a pregnancy test as early as 14 days after the transfer to confirm if the process has been successful.

Whole treatment process

What is the success rate of treatment? 

We can help up to 90% of couples 

Thanks to our individual approach and the combination of assisted reproduction methods, we can help up to 90% of couples within 4 cycles. However, patience, openness and mutual trust are needed. The success rate of a single cycle decreases with age, but can be increased, for example, with preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) of embryos. The graph shows our average success rate of pregnancy per cycle.

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According to the age of the patient 

54 % 

<35 years 

47 % 

35 – 40 years 

26 % 

>40 years 

72 % 

>40 with PGT 

We can help up to 90% of couples 

Thanks to our individual approach and the combination of assisted reproduction methods, we can help up to 90% of couples within 4 cycles. However, patience, openness and mutual trust are needed. The graph shows our average success rate per cycle.

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By type of cycle 

69 % 

Donated eggs 

80 % 

Donated embryos 

We fought natural killer cells to have our miracle baby 

After an initial meeting with a lovely coordinator in a comfortable environment, we were clear that we would undergo IVF at PFC. I appreciated the professional and helpful attitude of the doctors and the entire staff. Even when complications arose, they helped us achieve our dream, our daughter Laura.

Šárka R. with her daughter Laurinka 

Successful on the 2nd cycle 

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We came to Prague from USA to get our little treasure 

Every time we look at our son, we are reminded of how grateful we are to all the team at Prague Fertility Centre for helping us.

Sandra L., USA, with her son 

Successful in the 1st cycle 

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We recommend PFC wherever we go 

My husband is in the military and so we found ourselves on a base in Europe while trying to have a baby. We were looking for a top-notch fertility clinic and did detailed research. We made our choice due to the comprehensive services at PFC, and due to the great feedback from other couples, and today we have beloved little guys! We recommend PFC to all our friends and anyone with fertility issues.


Emily and Mark, USA, with their twins 

Successful in the 1st cycle 

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Your questions answered 

FAQs

How much does assisted reproduction cost? 

Just as each couple’s treatment is unique, the cost of artificial insemination varies. You can check our online price list for basic prices, but the final cost depends on your doctor’s recommendation and your choice of advanced laboratory methods. Your coordinator can also offer you discounted packages of services.


Assisted reproduction price list

What are the risks of IVF? 

Although you will be under the care of experts who work hard to minimise all possible risks, various complications can occur during the treatment process. The most common is hormonal stimulation ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS), which is an increased ovarian response to medication.

Complications during egg retrieval, such as bleeding into the abdominal cavity are rare. However, it is best to have an IVF specialist doctor assess the possible risks in your particular case. Your doctor will always try to design a treatment and stimulation plan that minimises the risks.

Does the injection hurt during stimulation? 

Injections containing the necessary medication for stimulation are usually not painful, but this depends on your sensitivity. Injections are administered using injection pens with a short, thin needle, and are injected into appropriate places on the abdomen. It is important to rotate the injection sites as directed by your nurse or doctor. Some women find it psychologically helpful to have their partner administer the injection.

If we pass the test, will we have to undergo IVF? 

The initial examination is followed by a consultation with our IVF specialist. If the doctor does not find a problem on the part of either partner, he/​she will give recommendations to increase your chances of natural conception. However, if the doctor sees obstacles to natural conception or you no longer want to wait, he/​she will outline what treatment options you have. It is entirely up to you whether or not you decide to undergo an assisted reproduction option. You can decide during your consultation or at any time afterwards. We believe it essential to the success of your treatment that you stand by your decision, feel safe and comfortable and trust our specialists.


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Can I go through the examination alone? 

Of course. You can come to the initial examination alone without a partner or in a couple. It is only natural that each partner can take a different amount of time to reach a decision to address fertility proactively with the help of experts. However, if you have been trying for a baby for more than a year, or over the age of 35 for more than half a year, then it is definitely a good idea to check your fertility status. If we discover a problem, we will suggest a proactive approach to solving it as soon as possible. You can then discuss these options with your partner and they can take the test with us at a later date. IVF treatment itself will then always be undertaken as a couple.


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Until what age can I undergo IVF at PFC? 

We can legally perform assisted reproduction at childbearing age (up to woman´s 49th birthday). For men, there is no age limit for treatment.


The legal conditions of assisted reproduction

Behind every success is an expert team 

An expert team including an experienced doctor, embryologist and a personal IVF Coordinator has your health as its first priority and works to ensure the best possible results. 

Meet the team

Dr. Lucie Švabíková, Ph.D.

IVF specialist, PFC Head doctor 

Mgr. Lenka Perníčková 

Senior Embryologist, Head of Laboratory 

RNDr. Beáta Blažková 

Senior embryologist with ESHRE certification 

Dr. Jan Jonáš 

IVF Specialist 

Dr. Michaela Novotná 

IVF Specialist 

Mara Corfariu 

Coordinator 

Mgr. Eva Múčková 

Senior Embryologist, Deputy Head of Laboratory 

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