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Fertility Treatment Options in Cyprus

For couples seeking fertility treatment in Cyprus, there are several effective options available. Dr. Murat Önal creates the most suitable treatment plan through personalized evaluations for each patient.

Remember: The success rate is directly related to choosing the right treatment method.

What Is Fertility Treatment?

Fertility treatment refers to all medical and assisted reproductive methods aimed at helping couples who have difficulty conceiving.

Who Needs Fertility Treatment?

  • Women under 35 who haven’t conceived after 1 year of regular unprotected intercourse
  • Women over 35 who haven’t conceived after 6 months
  • Men with known low sperm count or motility
  • Women with ovulation disorders
  • Women with blocked fallopian tubes
  • Couples with a history of recurrent miscarriage

Dr. Murat Önal carefully analyzes each couple’s condition to determine the most appropriate treatment.

Fertility Treatments Available in Cyprus

Here are the main fertility treatment methods used in Cyprus:

Medication-Based Treatments

Purpose: To regulate or stimulate ovulation

Who it’s for: Women with irregular ovulation or Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

How it works:

  • Clomiphene citrate: Oral tablets taken from day 2–5 of the menstrual cycle
  • Letrozole: Often preferred in women with PCOS
  • Gonadotropin injections: Used when other medications fail

Outcome: Stimulates ovulation and increases pregnancy chances. Success rate is around 10–20%, depending on the woman’s age and hormone levels.

Dr. Murat Önal closely monitors this process via ultrasound and hormone testing.

Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)

Purpose: To increase the chance of pregnancy by placing prepared sperm directly into the uterus during ovulation
 Who it’s for:

  • Men with mild sperm motility issues
  • Cervical factor infertility
  • Unexplained infertility

How it works:

  • Ovulation stimulation with medications
  • Ovulation is triggered by an injection
  • 36–40 hours later, prepared sperm is inserted into the uterus via catheter

Success rate: 15–20% per cycle
 Advantage: Simple, painless, and affordable; typically attempted before IVF.

Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI)

Purpose: To inject a single sperm directly into each egg under a microscope to ensure fertilization
 Who it’s for:

  • Men with low sperm count or poor motility
  • Cases where sperm is retrieved via TESE or Micro TESE
  • Couples with failed fertilization in standard IVF

How it works:

  • After egg retrieval, the embryologist selects the best sperm and injects it into each egg
  • Embryo development is monitored, and successful embryos are transferred

Fertilization rate: Approximately 70–80%
 Advantage: The most effective method for severe male infertility.

In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)

Purpose: Fertilization of egg and sperm in the lab and transfer of resulting embryo into the uterus
 Who it’s for:

  • Women with blocked or damaged tubes
  • Advanced age or low ovarian reserve
  • Couples who failed IUI
  • Male factor infertility

How it works:

  • Ovaries are stimulated with medication (10–12 days)
  • Egg retrieval under sedation
  • Fertilization and embryo development in the lab
  • Embryo transfer on day 3 or 5

Success rate: 50–65%, depending on the woman’s age
 Dr. Murat Önal uses personalized IVF protocols to improve success rates.

Donation (Egg – Sperm – Embryo)

Purpose: To offer parenthood to couples who cannot conceive with their own eggs or sperm using donor gametes

Egg donation:

  • For women with advanced age or diminished ovarian reserve
  • Donor eggs are sourced from young, healthy, pre-screened donors

Sperm donation:

  • For men who produce no sperm or carry genetic risks
  • Donor sperm from international sperm banks is used

Embryo donation:

  • For couples with both egg and sperm issues
  • Embryos are created using donor egg and sperm, then transferred

Dr. Murat Önal offers donation treatments in Cyprus within a legal and ethical framework.

Key Considerations When Choosing a Fertility Treatment

Accurate diagnosis: The first and most essential step in a successful treatment

Woman’s age and ovarian reserve: Among the most decisive factors in treatment selection

Sperm parameters: Male fertility evaluation plays a critical role

Couple’s expectations and emotional readiness: Important for treatment adherence

Clinic infrastructure and lab quality: Directly impacts embryo development and success rates

Conclusion: The treatment method should be personalized based on the couple’s medical condition and expectations.

FAQs – Fertility Treatments in Cyprus

What fertility treatments are available in Cyprus?

Medication treatments, IUI (intrauterine insemination), IVF (in vitro fertilization), ICSI (intracytoplasmic sperm injection), and donation (egg, sperm, embryo) therapies are offered.

What is the difference between medication and IVF?

Medication stimulates ovulation, while IVF involves retrieving eggs, fertilizing them in the lab, and transferring the embryo into the uterus.

When is ICSI preferred?

In cases of low sperm count or motility, or when standard IVF fails to result in fertilization.

Who is eligible for donation treatments?

Women with depleted ovarian reserve, men with no sperm production, or couples with both egg and sperm issues.

What are the success rates of fertility treatments?

Success varies depending on treatment type, woman’s age, and egg/sperm quality. IVF has a 50–65% success rate, and donation treatments reach 70–80%.

Dr. Murat Önal supports you throughout your fertility journey in Cyprus with a scientific, ethical, and success-driven approach.