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Dr. Dobrinka Petrova: To make dreams come true

New Life Invitro Centre helps people with reproductive problems to become parents

Between 15 and 20% of Bulgarians suffer reproductive problems. New Life Invitro Centre helps both women and men to understand the underlying reason, to treat it adequately and to become parents. The manager of the clinic, Dr Dobrinka Petrova, shares more about the challenge to help create new life.

-Reproductive medicine is a huge responsibility. How does the New Life Invitro Centre meet these high expectations?

-We, at New Life, understand that the creation of new life is a crucial moment for everyone. We aim at the highest standards in reproductive medicine in order to provide our patients with the best chances for success.

The clinic is equipped with modern technologies and has an experienced team of professionals who work with care and precision. Our approach towards treatment is personalized, focusing on each patient’s individual needs. Our goal is to offer the most competent and empathic support while at the same time maintaining high ethical standards and safety of the procedures.

-The physician’s professionalism or the top technologies — what is the most important factor for successful results?

-The successful results from reproductive medicine are an exciting harmony between the team’s professionalism and high technologies. We, at New Life, believe that the two components are entwined and equally important for successful results.

The team’s role is crucial for the diagnosis, planning and execution of treatment strategies. The experience and specialisation of physicians and embryologists create the foundation for the individual and personalised approach towards each patient.

The technological innovations and high technologies offer the tools and opportunities that help for the correct diagnosis and effective treatment. The modern methods of artificial fertilizations and molecular diagnosis improve the chances for successful fertilizations.

For 10 years now we have followed the Israeli practice, as these specialists are masters of modern medicine. We are the first, and so far only, clinic in Bulgaria that implemented know-how from Israel and successfully applied it — as evident from our incredibly high results in the field of in vitro treatment and infertility treatment.

-New Life also partners with international experts in reproductive medicine. Tell us more about your partnership with them?

-Our partnerships with foreign experts make a crucial part of our mission to help our patients in achieving their reproductive goals. Our partnerships allow us to exchange experience, to learn from the best practices and to implement the latest innovations in the field of reproductive medicine. This cooperation not only adds to our own knowledge and skills, but also allows us to offer to our patients the most advanced and effective treatment methods.

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VAGABOND

Before starting an in vitro procedure, both partners undergo a series of fertility and general health tests. These tests not only ensure the safety and effectiveness of the treatment, but also provide valuable insight into potential challenges and strategies to optimize success.

SEROLOGICAL TESTS

The first type of tests that are done are the blood ones for HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and Syphilis. These are the most common serious transmissible diseases (transmitted from person to person), which is why the directives on cells and tissues of the European Union, as well as the Bulgarian legislation, require that all in vitro patients be tested for them. A positive result does not always require termination of the procedure. According to the Bulgarian law, the procedure can continue if «the treatment facility has equipment and a validated procedure for processing and separate storage» of the infected biological material.

Blood tests for HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and Syphilis should be done NO sooner than 3 months before the day of the procedure (ovarian follicle puncture). If they are older than three months, they are no longer valid.

In the presence of risk factors (e.g. travel to countries with an increased incidence of malaria, cytomegalovirus, etc.), additional blood tests are required.

MICROBIOLOGICAL TESTS

Both the woman and the man undergo a microbiological examination — of vaginal discharge and, respectively, of semen. The test shows whether these secretions contain microorganisms (e.g. bacteria, fungi) and what types. In men, it is mandatory to do urine test for chlamydia. The presence of certain species requires antibiotic/antimycotic treatment before the procedure. Microbiological tests of both partners should be done NO EARLIER than 30 days before the puncture.

HORMONES

Hormonal testing is absolutely essential in evaluating your fertility and determining the next steps in your treatment. They include:

• Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), estradiol (E2) — are tested on day 3-5 of the menstrual cycle.
• Anti-Müllerian hormone — gives important information about the ovarian reserve.
• Prolactin (PRL). It is examined 4 hours after waking up. 2-3 days before the test, there should be no sexual contact and breast stimulation, because this can lead to false positive results. Stress and certain medications also affect the results.

ADDITIONAL TESTS

Depending on your medical history, you will be recommended additional tests, including:

• Thyroid function test (TSH, fT3, fT4, TAT, MAT);
• Oral glucose tolerance test. Its goal is the early detection of insulin resistance and diabetes. If you are already diagnosed with any of these diseases it is necessary that they are well controlled before starting IVF.
• Screening for antiphospholipid syndrome;
• Genetic testing
• Vitamin B12.

WHICH TESTS ARE REQUIRED FOR MEN?

As a first step, you will be required to do is a semen analysis. It is absolutely mandatory because it can diagnose or rule out male factor for infertility. The reproductive medicine specialist can also order additional tests — for example, testosterone.

To obtain the most accurate results, always adhere to the necessary preparation for a certain test. If you have questions or uncertainties, do not hesitate to contact your medical provider.

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