Israeli doctors are among the best specialists in the world in the field of human reproduction. Every year, hundreds of patients from various countries come to the country, and they all receive the necessary medical assistance. Within a few days, women undergo a complete diagnosis and are directed to medical procedures to eliminate the cause of infertility.
The specialists at the Top Ihilov center possess a wide range of modern infertility treatment techniques — from effective courses of hormonal therapy to reconstructive surgeries and in vitro fertilization (IVF). The best evidence of our doctors' professionalism is the happy patients who have become mothers.
Treatment Methods for Female Infertility in Israel
Approximately 50 million women worldwide suffer from infertility. According to modern protocols, a woman of reproductive age who has not been able to conceive for a year with regular sexual activity is referred for examination.
Conception is a very complex physiological process that requires a number of conditions to be met. Violation of any of these can negatively affect conception. Generally, the main causes of infertility include ovulation disorders, pathologies of the fallopian tubes, uterus, or cervix, and complications after endometriosis. Ovulation disorders can occur due to polycystic ovary syndrome and hormonal imbalances, pituitary or ovarian anomalies, or excessively high levels of prolactin. Pathologies of the fallopian tubes usually arise from inflammatory diseases, tuberculosis, or as complications after surgical interventions. For example, surgery to treat endometriosis can lead to obstruction of the fallopian tubes due to the formation of scars or adhesions that prevent the normal passage of the egg. Uterine and cervical pathologies associated with infertility include polyps and tumours, congenital anomalies, cervical canal stenosis, etc.
Due to the wide variety of causes that can lead to infertility, its treatment includes a broad range of different methods, each aimed at eliminating the specific pathology that hinders fertilization and the onset of pregnancy. Treatment methods for female infertility in Israel include medication therapy and surgical operations, and artificial insemination is also widely practiced.
Medication Therapy
Medications used to treat infertility regulate or stimulate ovulation. They act like the natural hormones produced by the female body — specifically, luteinizing hormone, which initiates the ovulation process, and follicle-stimulating hormone, which accelerates the development of follicles in the ovaries. These medications are taken orally. Some of them indirectly affect ovulation by stimulating the body to produce higher amounts of luteinizing and follicle-stimulating hormones. Some are hormonal medications that directly affect ovulation. Medications from the group of aromatase inhibitors and dopamine agonists (the latter group is used to treat infertility associated with excessively high levels of prolactin in the blood) may also be used.
Surgical Methods
Depending on the cause of infertility, various surgical techniques may be applied. Endoscopic surgery allows for the elimination of anatomical anomalies that hinder the fertilization process. The surgery may aim to restore the normal shape of the uterus, remove polyps or fibrous tissues, etc. If there is obstruction of the fallopian tubes, a laparoscopic surgery for their dilation or reconstruction is performed.
Artificial Insemination
Reproductive specialists in Israel are among the best experts in the world in the field of artificial intrauterine insemination and IVF. During insemination, sperm is introduced into the uterus or cervical canal (the patient first undergoes a course of hormones that promote superovulation). In IVF, the egg is fertilized directly, which is retrieved from the follicle after superovulation. The specialists at the Top Ihilov center are skilled in both classical IVF techniques and the ICSI method — where the sperm is injected directly into the oocyte membrane using a micro-needle.
One of the factors that demonstrates the effectiveness of female infertility treatment in Israel is the feedback from women who have managed to conceive and give birth to healthy babies. On average, the success rate for artificial insemination is 30%, but in Israeli hospitals, it is much higher due to the use of effective techniques and new hormonal medications.
Diagnosis of Female Infertility in Israel
The diagnosis of female infertility in Israel is conducted promptly and takes three to four days.
First Day — Consultation
The patient, accompanied by a clinic representative (a curator-translator), goes for a consultation with a leading specialist.
Second Day — Investigations
The next day, a comprehensive diagnostic program is planned.
- Blood test for hormone levels.
- Hysterosalpingography — X-ray examination of the uterus with contrast.
- Ultrasound of the pelvic organs.
- Genetic studies (used when congenital defects related to infertility are suspected).
- Laparoscopic examination if necessary and others.
Third Day — Medical Council
At the final stage, a medical council is convened. Specialists determine the cause of the pathology and then select a therapy method.
Treatment of Female Infertility in Israel — Cost
One of the factors that indicates how popular female infertility treatment is in Israel is the prices. Here, clinics strive to make the rates as accessible as possible for the widest range of patients, so the cost of therapy is at least 30-45% lower than in hospitals in Italy, Denmark, France, and Austria.
Advantages of the Top Ihilov Center
- The clinic's specialists have extensive experience and are among the best experts in the field of human reproduction.
- Comprehensive examination in a short time.
- The widest range of treatment methods — various types of surgical operations, effective medications, several types of artificial insemination.
- Individual approach to each patient, attentive and caring staff, personal curator (an employee who not only translates medical documentation but also helps solve organizational issues, etc.).