Infertility - Guide to Infertility & Treatments

Becoming pregnant may sound relatively straightforward thing, but the reality can be somewhat different. There are many couples who are trying for a baby but, for what ever reason, are unable to conceive.

This inability to become pregnant is known as infertility.

Medical experts report that as many as 1 in 6 couples seek help for infertility problems. However, many of those couples report feelings of isolation, depression and frustration which are not always taken into account.

Infertility is a physiological problem but the emotional aspects cannot be underestimated. The stress of trying to conceive combined with pressures from family and friends however well meant can become unbearable. And in some cases it can even cause the relationship to break down.

* So what is infertility?
* What are the causes of infertility?
* What is male infertility?
* What infertility treatments are available?
* How successful is IVF?
* Are there any alternative infertility remedies?

These are just some of the many questions people have about infertility.

Please get in touch with hospitals such as the Male Fertility Clinic, Harley Street, Central London or Jinemed Hospital in order to get more help you with any questions you may have about infertility. If you or your partner is currently experiencing problems with trying to conceive then we hope that our caring and sympathetic site will provide you with all the information you need. And that this information will help you make an informed decision about what course of action to take.

You may feel that you are on your own with this condition but there are many patient support/self-help groups across the UK who can provide much needed advice and guidance.

Visit our Further Help section to find details of the nearest support group in your area.

This website is structured into easy to use sections which are as jargon free as they can be. But, if jargon is used then an explanation is provided as well.

We have a detailed glossary which contains descriptions of the most commonly used medical terms. And, a list of FAQs which provide answers to the most popular questions asked about infertility.

IVF
In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) treatment is one of the most demanded treatments in the world after the first IVF baby Louise Brown was born in 1978.  Since then the technologies in the treatment developed rapidly and clinical pregnancy rates increased from 5% up to 60% for ideal couples within these 20 years.  Jinemed founded the first private infertility center of Istanbul in 1989.  Today the number of infertility centers increased to 100 in the whole Turkey and the number of IVF cycles increased up to 40.000 cycles per year.  Jinemed performs over 1000 cycles per year with its 3 centers in Turkey. 

In Vitro Fertilisation is a wonderful solution to the infertility and many domestic and foreign couples (especially British) chose Jinemed centers to due its know-how, professional service, availibility of all techniques and lower costs.  Since 2005 Jinemed has gained experience in treating patients from abroad who have difficulties to access this treatment in their home countries due to various reasons.  Jinemed understands the psychology of couples who fly abroad to access fertility treatment and tries to make the communication as outstanding as possible from the first contact until the delivery of the IVF baby.

Gynecology & Infertility
Jinemed comes from the combination of the words "jinekoloji" ( gynecology) and "medical".

Jinemed has first started as an obstetrics & gynecology group practice in 1989. It has been founded by Professor Dr Teksen Camlibel , FACOG ( Fellow American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology ) who is a well-known physician with practice experience of 12 years in the USA and 22 years in Turkey. Over the years, with its American and European educated physicians, and best trained Turkish doctors, Jinemed became the top known OB/GYN clinic in Turkey. Consultants come from USA periodically to consult patients, such as Prof. Dr Coskun Tunca from Chicago Gynecology-Oncology Center ; Prof. Dr Kutluk Oktay, New York Cornell Hospital.

We can divide Jinemed`s specialty into five sections.

1. Infertility is the main specialty of Jinemed Hospital. Infertility treatment such as IUI, IVF/ICSI are performed everyday. Jinemed is also the first private IVF center of Turkey. Mainly, infertility patients who are in need of ICSI treatment are candidates for medical travel. Jinemed Hospital does over a thousand IVF cycles each year with great success rates.The clinic has also its own andrology lab for male infertility and perform procedures such as TESE ( testicular biopsy). Jinemed can also perform ovarian cortex freezing and egg freezing procedures which are the newest, experimental techniques in the world of infertility to stop the premature menopouse


2. In Gynecology, all laparoscopic surgeries such as hysteroscopy, myomectomy, ovarian surgery and vaginal procedures are done routinely. Jinemed has ACGE certificated doctors. The ACGE certificate is given by the American College of Gynecologic Endoscopists to physicians who complete long and pain-staking training.

3. In Urogynecology, top subspecialists are in Jinemed, who perform TVT, TOT and so on.

4. When it comes to gynecologic oncology, Jinemed is one of the pioneers in the field. Dr Teksen Camlibel, the president and medical director of Jinemed, is a gynecologist who trained in the USA, subspecialised in gynecologic oncology. Therefore, gyecologic oncology is one of Jinemed`s most successful branches.

5. Jinemed is a high risk obstetrical center with perinatologist and NICU on board. We promote natural birth in home like environment

Jinemed Hospital has a great team of English Speaking Doctors and we are serving UK patients since long years. Currently, American Patients are also choosing Jinemed because of our expert medical team with consultants in the USA, and favorable costs.

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