Galway Fertility Clinic turns 21

Celebrating a son or daughters 21st Birthday is a memorable event in most parents’ lives but for the first clients of the Galway Fertility Clinic, this year’s celebrations will be even more significant as the clinic turns 21 along with many of its very first babies.

For over two decades the Clinic has been at the forefront of introducing the latest IVF technologies and expertise in order to achieve the best chance of success for the hopeful parents. The Clinic is recognised not only in Ireland but worldwide, for it’s high standards, exceptional levels of patient care and it’s impressive success rates. We are incredibly lucky to have this centre of excellence right here in the west of Ireland.

Gone are the days when success was just left to luck. Galway Fertility Clinic’s many advanced medical developments have changed countless lives and have opened up fertility options for potential parents and families across the world. Whether you’re beginning to consider your fertility options or have been dealing with this issue for some time, the Clinic provides expert advice and assistance for you with a caring and compassionate approach. For many, choosing which fertility centre to attend is one of the most important decisions they will ever make.

The team at the Clinic take the stress and mystery out of the process with one-on-one care, seven days a week. In addition to treatment options, Galway Fertility Clinic provides you with holistic advice on this vital, most important journey. The Clinic considers all factors affecting fertility including nutrition and lifestyle choices.

Dr. Declan Egan, Medical Director of the Galway Fertility Clinic said “I am very proud of the team we have in the Clinic. We have grown from strength to strength over the last two decades and the dedication of the staff combined with the investment in proven technology has brought us to the forefront of assisted fertility treatments within Ireland and worldwide. Our philosophy is simply to provide the highest standard of care to each individual case”.

Treatment cost is a big factor for clients. The total cost of treatment can vary wildly, depending on which clinic you choose and which treatment you require. It is vital for clients to do their research to make sure that they are completely aware of the total cost of treatment. The best way to get an accurate picture of overall cost is to compare ‘like with like’ in different facilities. Galway Fertility Clinic is very proud of the fact that they offer the best service with no hidden costs. For example, one IVF cycle in Galway Fertility Clinic ranges from €4,500 to €4,800. In other centres and many overseas clinics, this is the only the base price. Other services such as Blastocyst culturing and use of EmbryoScope incubators and EmbryoGlue are expensive additions. At Galway Fertility Clinic, these are included in your IVF fee. These additional costs can amount to many thousands of euro, on top of to the amount that you initially budgeted for, so it’s important to do your research before choosing the right clinic for you.

A number of lifestyle factors can contribute significantly to infertility. Your chances of a successful pregnancy will increase by improving your overall health and well-being. The main factors affecting fertility are diet and exercise, weight management, smoking, alcohol and caffeine intake and stress. In some cases, changing these habits for even a three month period can have a positive affect on fertility. Galway Fertility Clinic have partnered with experts to support and advise clients on how to optimise their health, thereby increasing their chances of success.

You may not want to have a baby just yet but it’s never too early to start thinking about preparing for your future fertility. Lifestyle choices such as smoking and alcohol intake are factors to consider long before you decide to explore fertility options. Egg freezing (or Cryopreservation) has received international press attention in recent years following the decision of both Facebook and Apple to help in covering this cost for female employees. This service, available at Galway Fertility Clinic, gives you a chance of having a baby at a time of your choosing, perhaps years later when your eggs quality or ovarian reserve makes it difficult to conceive naturally. It is important to realise that freezing your eggs will not be a guarantee for a baby in the future, and it is a costly process that nobody undertakes lightly. However for women who are faced with the dilemma of losing their fertility perhaps due to chemotherapy or early menopause, it can give hope that they can still have a baby.

The chance of conceiving and having a healthy pregnancy are increased when your eggs are frozen when younger. For example, if you freeze your eggs at 25 and decide to have a baby at 35, your eggs are 10 years younger and have better odds of success. Semen cryopreservation has been available for men prior to treatments such as chemotherapy or radiotherapy for decades, and it is great progress that Irish women now have this option too.

This month, the Clinic welcomes the addition of specialist Dr. Nikhil Purandare to the team. Dr. Purandare has recently been appointed to Galway University Hospital as a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, and Fertility Specialist, further strengthening and increasing the team at Galway Fertility Clinic to four fertility consultants.

Success rates at the Clinic have increased significantly, to well above European and Irish averages. In fact, Galway Fertility Clinic rates are amongst the highest in Ireland. With the first of its babies turning 21 this year, the legacy of Galway Fertility Clinic is already impressive and sure to continue to grow alongside this ever-changing exciting world.

To find out more on the best options and services available for you, check out www.fertilityclinic.ie or call 091 515600.