Egg Donation / Egg Donor IVF

Egg Donation Treatment Procedures

Egg (oocyte) donation IVF is the treatment option for couples with female infertility factor. In many instances, the female’s egg production could be insufficient, egg quality maybe poor or the age of the patient does not allow her to conceive with her own eggs. This option is also explored when the female is already in menopause and unable to produce eggs. In this case, a healthy egg donor is chosen and her eggs are used to fertilize with the husband’s sperm. The formed zygote is then transferred into the wife’s uterus. An egg donor is the person who donates her eggs to be received by another woman who is not able to become pregnant with her own eggs. An egg donor needs to meet certain criteria. Her body mass index must be within healthy standards and the acceptable age range for a donor is between 21 and 29. In order to ensure that a donor is physically, genetically and psychologically healthy for the donation, she has to undergo a number of tests.

Practically, egg donation IVF infertility treatment works very much like conventional IVF with the five step program, but only in this case, a young donor is selected to undergo the medication treatment. Once the donor's eggs are fully grown, they are retrieved to fertilize with the sperm. The rest of the steps are identical to those of IVF.

The female patient, who is undergoing egg donation IVF treatment, however, also needs to take certain medication prior to the embryo transfer stage to make sure that the uterus is fully prepared for pregnancy.

In egg donation IVF programs, we make sure that the donor's blood group is compatible with the couple who is undergoing this treatment. The female can also choose the donor based on certain physical characteristics such as hair, eye and skin color, education and work status and ethnicity. However, due to legal restrictions of Northern Cyprus, we cannot arrange for the patients to come in contact with their egg donor. Neither we are allowed to show pictures. The egg donor remains anonymous for the entire procedure.

The cost of egg donation IVF is slightly higher than conventional IVF since it requires the use of an egg donor. However, we are able to offer this treatment program at competitively low and affordable cost levels. For more information regarding the costs, please use the contact form.

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Traveling to North Cyprus

Ercan International Airport
There are frequent scheduled and charter flights out of England and other European countries to North Cyprus. More than 90 flights per week arrive at North Cyprus airport Ercan during the summer. There are 20 flights from three airports of London: Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted. Most of them arrive in the evening. North Cyprus has direct air links only with Turkey, where all planes from Europe must first touch down. From Turkey, you can choose from a number of scheduled flights from Istanbul, Izmir, Ankara, Adana and Antalya.

Passport & Visa Requirements
The citizens of European Union (EU), Azerbaijan, Turkey, USA, Canada, Mexico, Iceland, Japan, Russia, Switzerland, Norway, Israel, Azerbaijan, Australia and New Zealand do not require visa. All other nationals should check their position with regard to passports and visas with the nearest Embassy or Office of Representative of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Visitors who do not wish to have their passports stamped by the authorities on arrival in North Cyprus may request a stamped visa form which is loosely inserted into the passport and removed on departure.

Larnaca International Airport
It is also possible to arrive at Northern Cyprus via Larnaca International Airport. However, this would require some amount of travel (about one hour) to get to the crossing point to the Northern part of the island where there is further passport control at the check point. However, sometimes cheaper flights can be found flying to Larnaca Airport. We do provide complimentary airport transportation to and from both airports.

At North Cyprus IVF, we offer three alternative accommodation packages:
1- IVF Treatment + Accommodation at the Clinic’s guest house. The guest house is a newly finished luxurious 4-bedroom villa. Each bedroom is has its own TV, own minibar and own heating/cooling system. Two of the bedrooms have their own bathrooms, while the other two bedrooms have a shared bathroom. This option includes free airport transfers from the Ercan and Larnaca Airports and all ground transfers back and forth. All of your consults and sonograms are offered free of charge for the duration of your stay in Cyprus.

2- IVF Treatment + Accommodation at the 3-star City Royal Hotel in Nicosia (http://www.city-royal.com). This package includes your treatment fees, airport pick-ups from either Ercan or Larnaca Airports, ground transfers between the clinic and the hotel, 7-day hotel accommodation at the City Royal, including open buffet breakfast. Again, all of your consults and sonograms are offered free of charge for the duration of your stay in Cyprus.

3- IVF Treatment + Accommodation at the 5-star Luxurious Golden Tulip Hotel in Nicosia (http://www.goldentulipnicosia.com). This package includes your treatment fees, airport pick-ups from either Ercan or Larnaca Airports, ground transfers between the clinic and the hotel, 7-day hotel accommodation at the Golden Tulip, including open buffet breakfast. Again, all of your consults and sonograms are offered free of charge for the duration of your stay in Cyprus.

** Availability and pricing of hotels are subject to change during national and religious holidays.

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AHMET OZYIGIT, PhD

PERSONAL DETAILS:

Name& Surname: Ahmet Ozyigit
Title: Doctor of Health Care Management

Coordinator/ Deputy Director of North Cyprus IVF Center
Date of Birth: 27/10/1981
Contact Address: North Cyprus IVF and Genetics Institue,

143 Bedrettin Demirel Avenue Kumsal / Nicosia
Phone: 0 392 227 93 42
Fax: 0 392 228 78 33
e-mail Adress: info@northcyprusivf.net
Language Spoken: English, Turkish, French

 

ACADEMIC BACKROUND:

BA in Economics, University of Kansas - USA

MA in Microeconomics, University of Kansas - USA

Dprof Health Care Management, Middlesex University - UK

PhD in Economics, Eastern Mediterranean University (ongoing) - Cyprus
 

PROFESSIONAL BACKROUND:

Teaching Assistant, University of Kansas, USA (1999-2003)
Lecturer, Near East University, Cyprus (2004-2009)

Lecturer, Girne American University, Cyprus (2008-2009)
Deputy Director, North Cyprus IVF Center, Cyprus (2006-)

 

ATTENDED CONFERENCES & CERTIFICATES:

- Clute Institute Conference, Education Tourism in Cyprus, Best Paper Award in Padova, Italy 2007

- Econometrics Workshop, Certificate of Attendance, 2007

- ASRM annual conference on Assisted Reproduction Technologies, San Francisco 2009

- ASRM annual Conference on Assisted Reproduction Technologies, Orlando 2011


PUBLICATIONS:
Ozdeser, H & Ozyigit, A. (2007) “Foreign Trade and Economic Growth in Northern Cyprus: A Time Series Analysis”. International Journal of Finance and Economics, July 2007
Ozyigit, A. (2008) “The impact of Foreign Aid on the Economy of Northern Cyprus”. International Journal of Middle East Studies. Vol. 40 Issue:2.
Ozyigit, A, Eminer. F (2009). “A Bounds-Test Approach to the Impact of FDI and HC on the Economy of Turkey”. Applied Economics Letters. (Accepted for Publication)
Ozyigit, A. (2009) “The Impact of Foreign Aid on Developing Nations – A Bounds Test Approach: Evidence from Sub-Saharan Africa” International Business & Economics Research Journal (IBER). (Accepted for Publication)
Ozyigit, A. (2011) “Poverty and Income Inequality in the Face of Global Food Crisis: Evidence from Latin America” Book Chapter, Edited by B.N.Ghosh, Wisdom House
Ozyigit, A. (2009) “Argentina: Feeding on Food Crisis?” Journal of Developing Areas (Under Review)
Ozyigit, A. (2009) “An Empirical Investigation into Long-Run Exchange Rate Pass-through in Argentinean Export and Import Prices” The Journal of International Trade and Economic Development (Under Review)
Ozyigit, A. (2009) “A Cointegration Approach to the Long Run Effects of Trade Liberalization on Economic Growth – The Case of Argentina” Latin American Journal of Economics (Under Review)
Ozyigit, A. Eminer, F. and Serener, B. (2009) “Income Convergence in Top Five Oil Exporting MENA Countries: Evidence from Algeria, Iran, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates”. Panoeconomicus (Under Review)
 

AWARDS:

Baynton Merit-based Scholarship in the amount of $1,600 – University of Kansas, Economics Department (March 1999)
Baynton Merit-based Scholarship in the amount of $1,400 – University of Kansas, Economics Department (March 2000)
Cyprus-America Scholarship Program, Graduate Scholarship in the amount of $48,500 for a two-year graduate study, awarded by the Fulbright Commission (September 2001)
“Best Paper Award” awarded for a conference presentation in Venice, Italy by the Clute Institute (June, 2007)
“Researcher of the Year Award”, awarded by Near East University of Northern Cyprus (June, 2008)

 

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Meet Alfie and Raffie

Hi North Cyprus IVF,

Thought you would like to see a few photos of one of your success stories.  It must make your job so worthwhile.

Meet Alfie (5lbs 9oz) and Raffie (4lbs 7oz) born Friday 6th April 2012.  Born at nearly 37 weeks.

Please forward to the amazing people at the amazing clinic.

A BIG THANKYOU

A & G V.

UK

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7 Tips for Success in IVF Treatment

Even though each IVF treatment is different in itself, there are a number of measures that can be taken in order to maximize your chances of success. In some cases, things that might sound small could make a world of difference in IVF treatment. So let’s be on the safe side and do our part:

1- INITIAL SCAN: Have an ultrasound scan at your gynecologist’s office. This is to make sure there are no fibroids or polyps in the uterus that could jeopardize your chances of success. Also, women who are not undergoing egg donor IVF treatment should make sure there are no cysts in the ovaries that could potentially affect their egg count/quality.

2- INVESTIGATION: If you have previously had a number of miscarriages (with or without IVF), it makes sense to investigate the cause. In most cases where women have repeated miscarriages, there is a genetic reason behind it. Some gene mutations affect your blood circulation and cause you to have a miscarriage (especially up to 12 weeks). These genetic tests include testing for mutations in MTHFR C677T, MTHFR A1298C, Factor V Leiden (G1691A), Factor II (G20210A), and PAI I 4G/5G.

3- VITAMINS: It is important that your take essential vitamins and nutrients prior to and during pregnancy. A supplement such as “pregnacare” includes Folic Acid, B6, B12 and Zinc supplements, which are proven to reduce the likelihood of a miscarriage and support healthy development of your baby. It makes sense to start using such a supplement at least a few feeks prior to your embryo transfer stage.

4- HORMONE TESTING: For women undergoing IVF treatment using their own eggs, it is important that certain hormone tests are done prior to using any IVF medication. These hormone tests include:

FSH, LH, Estradiol and Prolactine. Based on these hormone test results, we will be able to assess your ovarian reserves and egg quality. Also, it these results will be important in identifying your treatment protocol and the dose of medication that needs to be administered.

5- IVF FAILURES: For patients who have had several failed IVF attempts, with no history of pregnancy, it makes sense to have an endometrial biopsy around days 18-21 of menstrual period. An endometrial biopsy will tell whether there is any condition that might prevent implantation and a successful pregnancy. There are also other infections that need to be checked for in this case.

6- INFECTIOUS DISEASES: Prior to embryo transfer, it is vital that certain infectious disease tests are done on both parents. The purpose of these tests is to make sure the newborn does not receive any infection from his/her parents. Some of these test are routine tests, which most of you do not have, such as Anti-HIV, Anti-HCV. These can be done at our clinic prior to embryo transfer. However, some other test results, such ac CMV IgG and Chlamidia might require the use of antibiotics for a certain amount of time prior to emrbyo transfer, therefore, it is important for the female patient to have tested for CMV IgG and Chlamidia once the IVF decision has been made.

7- AVOID STRESS: One of the biggest enemies of IVF treatment is stress. Avoid stress as much as you can when going through IVF treatment. You can take up yoga classes, or join the gym or start a book club, anything that will help you avoid stress will add a couple of percentages to your chances of success.

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Patient Testimonial - PGD

Dear North Cyprus IVF Center,

Thank you for your email.

Happy New Year.

We arrived in Cyprus on Monday 5th Dec2011 and returned on 14th December 2011.

Overall we were very happy with the care and the treatment we received.

The PGD did not give us clear answers hence we transferred only one embryo. (Age 41, please see success rates and information about egg quality).

Unfortunately we were not successful on this occasion as the embryo did not implant.

We have got 3 frozen embryos in the clinic.

We will be getting in touch with Dr Savas about the next step with regards any further tests etc required for the implantation failure which was the cause of an unsuccessful cycle this time.

Regards,

H.S - Manchester, United Kingdom

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North Cyprus IVF Clinic - IVF-ICSI Questions

1- How do I know if IVF treatment is right for me?
This is something that would be decided with an IVF specialist. If you have been trying to get pregnant for at least a year without protection and have been unsuccessful, then it may be time to have some tests done. Infertility can be either caused by a male factor or a female factor or in some cases, caused by both.
For the male partner, it makes sense to have a semen analysis in order to check for sperm quality: sperm count, sperm motility and morphology. The semen analysis will indicate if there is any reason to suspect a male factor infertility.
For the female partner, the first round of testing would involve FSH, LH, Estradiol and Prolactine hormone tests. These tests are the indicators of the ovarian reserves and egg quality.
Even after the first round of testing, there are considerations to be made such as whether further testing would be needed, or whether IUI would be consulted prior to an IVF treatment.

2- Which tests do I need to have done prior to IVF treatment?
Your gynecologist will be able to make a better assessment based on your initial consultation. First, an ultrasound scan and a round of hormone testing will be called for. For the male partner, a semen analysis will be required. These are the standard tests. If your doctor believes that further infertility testing is necessary, then additional tests can be done.
Apart from infertility testing, IVF clinics usually ask for infectious disease testing as well. These are Anti-HIV, Anti-HCV, HbsAg, VDRL, Rubella IgG and sometimes CMV IgG. Some clinics require more tests than others, so it’s best to consult with the clinic which tests to have done prior to your IVF treatment.

3- How do I know if I can use my own eggs in IVF treatment?
Your hormone test results (especially FSH) will be indicative of the ovarian reserves. The hormone tests will allow your doctor to make an assessment of your ovarian reserves and estimate your likely response to a stimulation cycle.
Even though different clinics have different cut-offs for hormone levels, most clinics will not recommend using your own eggs with an FSH level higher than 15. In some cases, where the FSH test is inconclusive, the AMH test might be consulted.

4- What is the age limit for IVF treatment?
The age limit for IVF treatment varies from clinic to clinic and from country to country. Most clinics will not treat patients aged 45 and above while some will have an age limit of 50. Our age limit for IVF treatment is 45.

5- What does a high FSH result suggest?
Women are born with a set number of eggs. As they age the number and quality of eggs decrease. Basically FSH goes up in response to a negative feedback loop. Meaning as a woman's eggs start to diminish in quality or number, her body will in turn make more FSH to compensate for this loss. The egg itself communicates with the women's body to tell it to make certain hormones. So testing a woman's hormone levels can help determine the quantity and quality of eggs a woman has.. Anything higher than 14/15 will put the patient at a disadvantage in her response to stimulation medication. By measuring the amount of FSH, your doctor will be able to suggest specific treatments (such as in-vitro fertilization or intrauterine insemination) that could help you to conceive.

6- How do I interpret my hormone test results?
Usually, the specialist who asks you to get hormone testing will do the interpretation for you. However, what is important is to get the hormone tests done on day 3 of your menstrual period so that the results are most accurate. Most labs will give you a report with your hormone levels and reference values so that you will know whether your hormone levels are in the normal acceptable range or not.

7- Can I have IVF treatment with PCOS?
Absolutely! In fact, some women can get pregnant naturally even if they have PCOS. Most women change their diets and living styles as a permanent treatment method, and in most cases, these lifestyle changes can have a positive impact of fertility.
Women with PCOS have difficulty ovulating properly, so you may have to use medication to stimulate ovulation and to regulate your menstrual periods. Your doctor may also prescribe injections such as an HCG shot to further stimulate your ovaries. However, if these changes do not allow you to fall pregnant naturally, or if you have not responded well to conventional medication, the IVF might be called for.

8- What is the IVF success rate for women with PCOS?
As long as the patient with PCOS is subjected to a successful stimulation cycle, and as long as some good quality eggs are retrieved, women with PCOS will have no problem falling pregnant. In fact, the rate of success will not be that much different from women without PCOS.

9- How does endometriosis affect IVF treatment?
The most important handicap of women with endometriosis is reduced egg quality. As a consequence, the rate of fertilization is much lower compared to women with no fertility issues. Therefore, the main problem is creating of the embryo rather than implantation. If you have gone through a few IVF cycles without success due to fertilization failures, the most sensible option might be to opt for egg donor IVF.

10- What is the IVF success rate for women with endometriosis?
Endometriosis is a condition in which the tissue endometrium, normally lining the uterus, grows on different organs outside the uterus.
In severe cases, formation of connecting tissues around endometriosis near the Fallopian tubes or ovaries may reduce fertility. Endometriosis can affect egg quality substantially, therefore, reducing the likelihood of a woman of becoming pregnant with her own eggs. In some cases, IVF using an egg donor is the only solution for women with chronic endometriosis.

11- Does IVF medication have any side effects?
There is no consensus on the possible side-effects of IVF medication. For quite a long time, IVF medication were thought of possibly causing ovarian cancer, but recent studies provide evidence that there is no direct link between IVF medication and cancer.
If side effects are experienced, they are usually very mild and short-lasting. Some patients experience feeling emotional and/or bloated. These are directly related to the changing hormone levels within the body.

12- How many eggs are usually retrieved in an IVF cycle?
This depends on your hormone levels, ovarian reserves, and how well you react to stimulation medication. An optimal stimulation cycle should result in an average of 10-12 good quality eggs to be fertilized. This allows the patient to have an optimal number of embryos (depending on sperm quality) to transfer and perhaps to freeze for future cycles.

13- How many embryos are put back in an IVF treatment?
This would depend on the IVF laws of a country. Some countries only allow for a single embryo transfer, while some countries have different numbers for different age groups. At younger ages, you are more likely to succeed with a lower number of embryos transferred; however, as you get older, it might be necessary to transfer multiple embryos in order to achieve pregnancy.
While single embryo transfers reduce the chances of IVF success, multiple embryo transfers increase the likelihood of a multiple pregnancy, therefore, you should plan carefully when you get to that stage in your IVF treatment. At North Cyprus IVF, our embryo transfer limit is 3 embryos.

14- What happens to unused embryos after the treatment?
Most clinics will offer you the option to freeze any unused embryos for future use if you have a sufficient amount of unused embryos of good quality. You will be able to have your unused embryos frozen for future cycles at a small fee. This will give you the opportunity to have future IVF attempts with minimal preparation and costs.
If the clinic does not offer cryopreservation (freezing), or if you do not want to have your embryos frozen, they are usually disposed of, or are used in clinical trials. The IVF specialist would make this clear prior to treatment.
At North Cyprus IVF, we offer our patients the option of freezing any unused embryos they have for future use.

15- Semen analysis shows zero sperm count, can we try IVF?
Even though a semen analysis may indicate a zero sperm count, it might be the case where there are live sperm cells in the testes. This can only be identified through minor surgical procedures like TESE/TESA/Micro-TESE and the like. These procedures are used to surgically remove a piece of tissue containing sperm cells. If there are live sperm cells, they will be used in IVF treatment along with ICSI to assist the sperm with fertilization.
In cases where these surgical procedures yield no results, IVF using a sperm donor becomes the only viable option.

16- I have reduced ovarian reserves, what type of treatment is right for me?
There is no single answer to this question. There are different levels of reduced reserves. You can have sub-optimal reserves, meaning you could be producing sufficient amount and quality of eggs with a good stimulation cycle, or you could be pre-menopausal, suggesting a very low chance of success.
An IVF specialist will typically ask for your hormone test results and make an assessment accordingly. Based on your hormone levels, (s)he will be able to prescribe you the right mode of treatment and the right dose of medication for the most efficient stimulation.

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Surrogacy IVF Treatment Options

We have two options when it comes to surrogacy arrangements.

1- CASS, short for Cyprus-America Surrogacy Services. This service uses an American surrogate to be recruited in the United States in one of the surrogate-friendly states. You will fill out an intended parent application form and we will be able to match you up with a surrogate that fits your criteria. Once your surrogate selection is confirmed, then our lawyers proceed with the contract preparation and the contract is sent to you to review and sign. The contract specifies all the rules of the surrogacy arrangement and includes pointers that protect both your rights as the intended parents and your surrogate's rights. The contract is backed 100% by the US legal system. Your donor is to be identified here in Cyprus based on your physical features, blood types and your surrogate's menstrual period dates. Once the donor selection is confirmed, then we proceed into the next stage where your donor and surrogate prepare for the IVF process simultaneously. Once the treatment is final, your surrogate travels back to the US and your child is delivered after 9 months. You arrive in the US to pick up your child, ready to be taken home with his/her American passport and registration papers.

2- CGSS, short for Cyprus-Georgia Surrogacy Services. This service works very much like the CASS option except that instead of utilizing an American surrogate, the surrogate comes from Georgia, the country. Our agency in Georgia handles all the legal work through the Georgian law. Donor stage is very much the same. The only difference between the two options is the country where the legal aspects are taken care of.

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