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In Greece, assisted reproductive technology (ART) is available up to the age of 54. For women aged between 50 and 54, authorisation from the National Authority is required: application, medical examinations, time limits, validity.
Read the articleIVF abroad: Spain, Greece, Portugal, the Czech Republic, Belgium, Denmark. Age limits, single women, female couples, anonymity: the 2026 comparison.
Read the articleEmbryo adoption in Greece: what the law allows, who is eligible up to the age of 54, anonymity, allocation by the clinic, the transfer process and costs.
Read the articleNatural-cycle IVF or mini-IVF: how it works, when it’s recommended, success rates per cycle, costs in Greece in 2026, and why it’s more complicated for those coming from abroad.
Read the articleHow much does an IVF stay in Thessaloniki cost in 2026: accommodation, taxis and buses from the airport, meals and pharmacy costs. Typical budgets for 5 and 10 nights.
Read the articleHow to check whether a Greek fertility clinic is licensed: the public register of the National Authority for Medically Assisted Reproduction, what it contains, and the warning signs.
Read the articleImplantation after a blastocyst or frozen embryo transfer: on which day, what the possible signs are, why they prove nothing, and when to have the blood test.
Read the articleAssisted reproduction for a female couple in Greece in 2026: what the 2024 marriage equality law changes, the single-woman route, the ROPA method, and parentage.
Read the articleFrozen embryo transfer in a natural or medicated cycle: the process, success rates, risks during pregnancy, and which option is easier to organise from abroad.
Read the articleHow long does it take from first contact to transfer for IVF or egg donation in Greece? The timeline step by step, at home and on site.
Read the articleICSI or conventional IVF? How microinjection makes a difference, the conditions for which it is recommended, what it does not improve, and the questions to ask the clinic.
Read the articleEgg retrieval, hour by hour: trigger, anaesthesia, duration, pain, warning signs, and when to fly again after an egg retrieval in Greece.
Read the articleEmbryo transfer, step by step: a full bladder, how long it takes, pain, whether or not to rest, what you’ll see on the screen, and misconceptions to forget.
Read the articleBeta-hCG levels after an embryo transfer: what counts as positive, what a low level means, doubling within 48 hours, and when to have an ultrasound scan.
Read the articleBiochemical pregnancy: definition, frequency after IVF, causes, whether tests are needed, when to try another transfer, and what it says about your chances.
Read the articleTime-lapse, embryo glue, scratching, ERA testing, PRP, immunotherapy: what ESHRE and the UK regulator say about the paid add-ons offered in IVF.
Read the articleTests, folic acid, smoking, alcohol, weight, vaccinations, sleep, paperwork: useful preparation for IVF treatment abroad, three months in advance.
Read the articlePlatelet-rich plasma injections into the ovaries: how it works, what the studies show, ESHRE’s view, cost, and questions to ask before agreeing to it.
Read the articleFew eggs at retrieval: the Bologna and POSEIDON criteria, possible protocols (doses, DuoStim, accumulation), what doesn’t help, and when to consider egg donation.
Read the articleAntagonist protocol, long agonist, mild stimulation, PPOS: how they work, duration, injections, advantages, and why the antagonist has become the standard.
Read the articleFreezing of eggs, embryos, ovarian tissue or sperm before chemotherapy: timeframes, options, safety, and how to act quickly when time is of the essence.
Read the articleNo sperm in the semen analysis: obstructive or non-obstructive azoospermia, work-up, TESE and micro-TESE, success rates, and alternatives if nothing is found.
Read the articleIdeal TSH before IVF, subclinical hypothyroidism, anti-TPO antibodies, whether to take levothyroxine, and the monitoring needed in early pregnancy.
Read the articleDoes BMI affect IVF success? Being overweight, obese or underweight, clinic thresholds, weight loss before treatment, and what matters for men too.
Read the articleSubmucosal, intramural or subserosal fibroids, endometrial polyps: which affect implantation, which to remove before IVF, and how long to wait.
Read the articleEndometrium too thin before a transfer: minimum thickness, causes, natural or medicated cycle preparation, treatments that have been evaluated and those that are unproven.
Read the articleFactor V Leiden, MTHFR, APS: which coagulation tests are useful in IVF, when heparin and aspirin are beneficial, and what recent trials have shown.
Read the articleHow to prepare for your first video consultation with an IVF clinic abroad: documents, key questions, and what you need to get in writing afterwards.
Read the articleShould you tell your child about egg or sperm donation? What research shows, at what age, with which words, and anonymity in the age of DNA tests.
Read the articleBuying IVF medication in Greece: regulated prices for 2026 (Gonal-f, Menopur, Cetrotide), prescriptions, pharmacies, the cold chain and air travel.
Read the articlePolycystic ovary syndrome: diagnostic criteria, why there are calls to rename it, its actual impact on fertility, inositol, letrozole and specific aspects of IVF.
Read the articleHow long should you wait after a miscarriage? The actual waiting period before trying again, the return of periods, whether or not to have a medical check-up, and what the research says about your chances afterwards.
Read the articleAt what point does the risk of miscarriage become low? Week-by-week figures, the effect of age, what does and does not increase the risk, and what rest cannot change.
Read the articleSurrogacy is legal and supervised by a judge in Greece, but is prohibited in France. Eligibility criteria, legal proceedings, costs, and the real challenge: establishing parentage upon return to France.
Read the article4AA, 3BB, J3 8-cell: how to interpret the classification of embryos and blastocysts, what the grade actually predicts, and why even an average-quality embryo can result in a healthy child.
Read the articleImplantation, symptoms, what is and isn’t allowed during the twelve-day waiting period following an embryo transfer, and why no signs can predict the outcome.
Read the articleEarly menopause before the age of 40: diagnostic criteria, investigation of the cause, chances of spontaneous pregnancy, hormone treatment and the role of egg donation.
Read the articleOvarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS): who is at risk, warning signs, protocols that almost completely prevent it, and when to seek urgent medical attention following the return home.
Read the articleChances of conceiving naturally and via IVF after the ages of 40, 42 and 45; actual obstetric risks; enhanced monitoring; and how egg donation affects each of these factors.
Read the articleVaginal, injectable or oral progesterone after an embryo transfer: the real differences, side effects, duration of treatment and why you should never stop taking it on your own.
Read the articlePolyps, septa, synechiae, chronic endometritis: what hysteroscopy detects that ultrasound misses, when to request it, how the procedure is carried out, and what conditions it treats.
Read the articleFolic acid, vitamin D, CoQ10, inositol, omega-3: what the evidence actually shows, which supplements are worth taking, which are pointless and which should be avoided.
Read the articleLeave of absence for assisted reproductive technology (ART), protection against discrimination, sick leave, spouses’ rights: what the French Labour Code stipulates.
Read the articleMental strain, relationships, support networks, coming to terms with the end of a cycle: what psychological support really offers during a fertility treatment journey, when to seek help and where to find it.
Read the articleDoes transferring two embryos really increase the chances of success? The actual risks of a twin pregnancy, what the guidelines say, and what Greek law permits.
Read the articleHow long can embryos be stored in Greece, at what cost, what happens to them in the event of a break-up or the project being discontinued, and what options must be covered by the consent form?
Read the articleCan you fly after a transfer or an egg retrieval? Transporting refrigerated medication, the European Health Insurance Card, travel insurance, and the precautions that really matter.
Read the articleReporting a pregnancy, choosing a maternity hospital, documents to bring with you, continuing hormone treatment, and what to tell — or not to tell — your French gynaecologist.
Read the articleRemaining frozen embryos, the time frame following childbirth, a new stimulation cycle, secondary infertility: what changes when trying for a second child after a successful IVF treatment.
Read the articleThe twelve questions to ask in writing of a fertility clinic abroad, how to check its accreditation, and the warning signs that should make you walk away from the case.
Read the articleA clinic claims a 70 per cent success rate. What exactly is it measuring? Per transfer, per retrieval, overall, by age: a guide to making a fair comparison.
Read the articleAMH, FSH, LH, antral follicle count: how to interpret an ovarian reserve test, when to have it done, and why a low AMH level does not necessarily mean infertility.
Read the articleDo endometriosis and adenomyosis reduce the chances of a successful IVF treatment? Actual impact on ovarian reserve and implantation, tailored protocols, the role of surgery and egg donation.
Read the articleOligospermia, asthenospermia, azoospermia, sperm DNA fragmentation: how to interpret a semen analysis, which further tests to carry out, and what options are available with IVF.
Read the articleClomiphene citrate, letrozole, gonadotropins: what each form of ovulation stimulation is used for, who it is suitable for, what the outcomes and risks are. And when to move on to IVF.
Read the articleART outside France: legal requirements, waiting times, costs and success rates in Spain, Belgium and Greece. And when is it best to switch to IVF?
Read the articleComparative table for 2026: age limit, single women, female couples, egg and sperm donation, dual donation, ROPA, PGT-A, anonymity. Four countries, four legal frameworks.
Read the articleDouble donation, which is prohibited in France, is legal in Greece. Practical information, legal framework, donor matching, success rates, costs and issues relating to parentage.
Read the articleAll the tests involved in an infertility assessment, for both partners: when to have them during the cycle, which ones are covered by the National Health Service in France, how long the results are valid for, and the ones people tend to overlook.
Read the articleWhat do the cumulative success rates show after 1, 3 or 6 IVF cycles, broken down by age? When does it still make sense to try again, when should you change your strategy, and how do you decide to stop?
Read the articleIn France, state-funded assisted reproductive technology (ART) stops at the age of 43. In Greece, the law allows IVF up to the age of 54. What really changes are the actual chances of success and the journey involved.
Read the articleActual waiting times for egg donation in France according to the French Biomedicine Agency, and why Greece has virtually no waiting list. Figures and explanations.
Read the articleOocyte cryopreservation: a 12-month waiting period in France, a few weeks in Greece. Age, target number of eggs, actual cost, storage and subsequent transfer.
Read the articleHow much does IVF cost in Greece in 2026? Price ranges by protocol (IVF, ICSI, egg donation, TEC), medication, tests, travel, and the costs that quotes often overlook.
Read the articleSpain or Greece for IVF with egg donation: legislation, age limits, anonymity, waiting times, costs, success rates, language and distance. An honest comparison to help you choose.
Read the articlePre-implantation genetic testing of embryos (PGT-A) is strictly regulated in France and available in Greece. Medical indications, cost, scientific limitations and the procedure.
Read the articleSperm donation in Greece for single women and couples: legal framework, anonymity, donor selection, artificial insemination (AID) or IVF, timeframes, costs and required documentation.
Read the articleAfter several failed IVF attempts or miscarriages, what tests should you ask for? Useful tests, controversial tests, PGT-A, hysteroscopy: what Greek clinics offer.
Read the articleFrozen embryo transfer in Greece: natural or stimulated cycle, preparation from home, length of stay, cost, and what happens to any remaining embryos.
Read the articleThessaloniki for IVF treatment: direct flights, the airport, areas to stay in, pharmacies, language, cost of living and a typical stay.
Read the articleLegal framework, who is eligible for funding, actual costs, length of stay, necessary documents: everything you need to know before you start.
Read the articleHow to obtain partial reimbursement for your treatment in Greece: eligibility criteria, the S2 form, the CNSE, amounts and common mistakes.
Read the articleWhat Greek law provides for: who can be a donor, anonymity, regulated compensation, mandatory tests and the child’s rights.
Read the articleSince 2021, assisted reproduction has been available to single women in France, but waiting times remain long. Here’s what Greek law allows and how the process is organised.
Read the articleEgg donation transfer, IVF using your own eggs, double donation: the number of days you’ll need to spend there and the detailed timetable for each protocol.
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