Infertility treatment in Israeli clinics, particularly at Top Ihilov, is a new standard of quality and effectiveness. Thanks to the high results demonstrated by the doctors at Top Ihilov, many women and men from all over the world visit this clinic every year. A significant number among them are representatives from the CIS countries, as they often cannot receive medical assistance of such a high level in their homeland, as in Israel. The clinic's doctors conduct thorough examinations to accurately determine the reason why the couple cannot conceive a child.
Sometimes, to eliminate infertility, it is enough to undergo medication treatment or a minimally invasive surgery (for example, for fibroids or polyps in the uterus, or for varicocele in men). In some cases, the problem with conception can be resolved through IVF, which is performed at Top Ihilov using modern, highly effective techniques. Even couples who have repeatedly unsuccessfully tried to become parents in their homeland can finally realize their dream at the clinic. This is reflected in numerous reviews about infertility treatment in Israel: patients share their impressions of the high professionalism of Israeli doctors and the excellent organization of the treatment process.
Current Techniques
There are many causes of infertility. In women, the most common are ovulation disorders, benign and malignant tumours of the reproductive organs, inflammatory diseases, and congenital pathologies. In men, varicocele, congenital defects (undescended testicle, hydrocele, etc.), insufficient production of viable sperm (azoospermia), and others are most frequently encountered. The approach to therapy is always individual; depending on the specifics of the clinical picture, the treatment group may include doctors of different specialties: geneticists, gynecologists, reproductive specialists, andrologists, and other specialists.
Medication Treatment. To combat infections and inflammatory processes in the reproductive organs, patients are prescribed a course of antibacterial or anti-inflammatory medications. If conception problems occur due to hormonal imbalance, hormonal medications are prescribed to normalize hormone levels in the body, which facilitates pregnancy. Often, infertility in men develops against the background of other diseases – diabetes, prostatitis, prostate adenoma. Therefore, to address infertility, it is necessary to treat the underlying condition. In addition to the main medications, vitamin complexes with vitamins E and D are prescribed, which additionally increase the chances of recovery. At Top Ihilov, medications with improved formulas are prescribed, which are quite effective and maximally safe for the body. Some medications need to be taken under medical supervision, while others can be taken independently.
Physiotherapy. Effective for inflammatory processes, it also helps improve blood circulation in the pelvic organs. At Top Ihilov, a course of procedures such as phonophoresis, laser therapy, magnetotherapy, UHF, and others are prescribed. Physiotherapeutic methods enhance the effectiveness of the main treatment.
Surgery for Female Infertility. Typically, in cases of endometriosis, cysts, tubal obstruction, or polyps, a woman requires surgical treatment. At Top Ihilov, most surgical interventions are performed using minimally invasive techniques, which do not involve open surgery, are easier to tolerate, and minimize blood loss. For example, benign neoplasms can be removed during hysteroscopy – a minimally invasive procedure. Access to the area of pathology is achieved through the vagina, and the neoplasm is destroyed using a laser beam, ultra-low temperature, or high-frequency current. This technique is so minimally traumatic that a woman can go home immediately after.
More extensive pathologies are removed during laparoscopic surgery. This is also a minimally invasive technique: the surgeon makes several punctures in the abdominal wall, introduces the necessary instruments and equipment through them to transmit images of the surgical area to a monitor. After the operation, small, inconspicuous scars remain.
Surgery for Male Infertility. Congenital anomalies such as undescended testicle, hydrocele, and stenosis of the vas deferens are eliminated through minimally invasive surgeries, the recovery time for which is much shorter than for full-scale surgeries. If a man has varicocele, the damaged vein is ligated or removed. Typically, endovascular access is used: the surgeon makes a puncture in the vessel, through which a catheter is introduced into the area of pathology, performing necessary manipulations under monitoring equipment. If a man has azoospermia, artificial insemination is used: sperm is surgically retrieved from the seminal ducts or testicle through a small puncture or incision. This sperm is then introduced into the woman's uterus.
IVF. If all the above methods are deemed unpromising, the couple is offered to undergo in vitro fertilization (IVF). Recently, the IVF technology has significantly improved. For instance, it is now possible to analyze the collected semen and select the most viable male gametes, which greatly increases the chances of conception. Additionally, to make conception in the test tube more likely, a sample of the uterine lining is taken from the woman and placed in the same test tube as the egg. The natural environment increases the chances of successful fertilization. Another important aspect of IVF is conducting genetic testing at the moment when fertilization has already occurred. Doctors check whether the embryo has any serious genetic anomalies that would make it non-viable. Only after anomalies are excluded is the transfer and implantation of the embryo into the uterine cavity performed.
Diagnostics
At Top Ihilov, diagnostics are conducted in the shortest possible time within three days.
A consultation with the treating specialist takes place. They conduct an examination, familiarize themselves with the medical history, and approve a plan for diagnostic studies.
The list of tests depends on who in the couple is infertile. If this has not yet been established, both the woman and the man undergo examination. It may include the following studies:
- Genetic tests
- Semen analysis
- Ultrasound of the reproductive organs
- Hysteroscopy
- Hormone analysis
- Colposcopy, hysterosalpingography
- Testicular biopsy
- Tests for antisperm antibodies.
Doctors gather for a council, analyze the examination data, clarify the diagnosis, and develop a therapeutic plan.
For individuals needing a consultation with an Israeli infertility specialist, there is an option to receive it without flying to Israel via Skype. To do this, it is necessary to submit a request on the clinic's website, and a competent staff member will help organize a Skype consultation at a convenient time for the patient.
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
How much does infertility treatment cost in Israel
The exact amount becomes known after the doctors have established the cause of infertility and developed a therapeutic program. It is worth noting that in Europe and the United States, clinics of the same level as Top Ihilov charge much more for their services. The cost of infertility treatment in Israel is 30-50% lower, making treatment at Top Ihilov more accessible.
Advantages of Turning to Top Ihilov
- Super-accurate and fast diagnostic procedure
- Possibility of treatment using new, highly effective methods
- Presence of highly qualified doctors with international training in the clinic
- Moderate cost of infertility treatment in Israel.
Submit a request on the clinic's website, and you will receive more information about undergoing treatment there.