Garavelas Medical Group is a global leader in the field of human reproductive medicine, bringing together a team of world-class scientists and clinicians committed to providing the best in fertility care. Recently, we caught up with The Group’s Medical Director, Dr Attanasio Garavelas, about the Group and its specialisms.

The development and maturation of multiple follicles is crucial for achieving IVF pregnancies. A significant percentage of women, however, who undergo ovarian stimulation as part of assisted reproduction do not adequately respond to standard ovarian stimulation protocols with a significantly reduced number of developing follicles.

With the temperature dropping and the sun hibernating, there’s no denying that winter is finally here—and with the season comes increased stress and strain on your immune system. Yep, it’s not just your imagination that you tend to get sick more often during the cold-weather months. While colds can strike at any time, they are…

A hysterosalpingogram, also known as uterosalpingography, is a type of specialist X-ray used to examine the shape and structure of a woman’s uterus and fallopian tubes. It is most frequently used in fertility, as it can be part of the tests done to assess couples dealing with difficulties to conceive however is not always needed…

What causes a fungal infection and what are the symptoms? What can you do if the infection recurs? What is the treatment? Is the cause lack of hygiene?

Institute of Life will be featured in the International IVF Initiative! The world famous IVF Scientist Jacques Cohen has chosen the research of Institute of Life to be focussed in one of his famous webinars.

You’ve probably heard it mentioned, but what exactly is endometriosis? The endometrium is another word for the lining of the womb that gets shed every month as period blood. Endometriosis is a condition where tissue cells similar to the type that grows inside the womb starts growing elsewhere in the body. These cells bleed as…

Trying to conceive a child isn’t always a walk in the park, and with many factors to take into consideration whilst trying to get pregnant, most women don’t realise that sleep can play a big part in the process. Fertility specialists recommend that women should aim to get between 8 to 9 hours of sleep…

In Greece, fewer and fewer children are born. A percentage between 10 and 20% of couples having children encounter difficulties. But what exactly is the problem and what is the right way to deal with it? First of all, infertility should not be confused with infertility: the two terms are not synonymous, although they are…

We are open! As we head into another national lockdown, please note that our clinic will remain open for scheduled IVF cycles, for scheduled procedures or upcoming treatments. We are closely following the advice of Public Health Greece. Please note masks, hand sanding, temperature checks along with covid screening are all mandatory prior to appointments.…

Up until a few decades back preserving one’s fertility was considered something that is seemingly impossible, but with the advancement of medical technology it is quite possible today through egg freezing. In case you are wondering what egg freezing is – it is a method of preserving a woman’s fertility so she can try…

Male infertility refers to the inability of a men’s sperm to fertilize a woman’s egg. About 10% -15% of couples fall into the category of infertility or infertility. This means that for a long time (at least for a year), they have tried to conceive a child with normal and regular sexual intercourse, but without…