HEALTH
Greece, a major station of in vitro fertilization worldwide If everything is ultimately judged by the result, in vitro fertilization should rightly be considered one of the most successful medical methods of recent decades. It was 1973 when the first child was born by artificial insemination in England until today that 5% of births worldwide result from some method of assisted reproduction show the progress that has been made during these years in this field. In Greece, 12,000 to 14,000 cycles are performed annually and one in 20 children -according to the latest data- was born after a successful procedure of artificial insemination. Infertile couples from all over the world choose Greece to realize their dream.
Greece has a lot to offer as a destination for IVF treatment. Here’s why.
Combine your IVF treatment with a city break in Athens! Greece is always a great idea and Athens is a beautiful destination all year round: a sunny metropolis that offers a vast variety of activities, museums, theaters, archaeological sites, day trips, long walks, shopping and gastronomy. A destination for IVF treatment • A beautiful climate and stunning scenery make it possible to take a relaxing break whilst having a treatment. • Very low-cost of IVF treatment compared to the UK • and USA. • The laws on donor anonymity mean that there is next to no waiting lists for donor egg treatment. • The age limit for treatment is 50 years. • Greece is a well-trodden path for IVF treatment so there is lots of online chat about what to expect. • Strict laws on the number of embryos allowed to be transferred mean that your wellbeing and your child’s are considered paramount. • Many low budget airlines fly to Athens making travel easy and cheap.
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