desire to have children
Do you want to get pregnant? It doesn't happen right away – we'll support you.
You live an active and conscious life, and the day is coming when you want to enrich your life with a child of your own: you're planning a pregnancy. Talk to us about it, even if it's still a long way off. There are a few things to consider to minimize the risks and so the experience can take center stage.
Are you planning to become pregnant? If you're planning a pregnancy, there are a few things you should consider beforehand. Check your vaccination status, have your thyroid hormones checked, and start taking folic acid early. Familiarize yourself with your menstrual cycle and your fertile days. We're happy to help and explain the relevant information to you.
If you are unable to conceive, we support you and your partner in the evaluation of your unfulfilled desire to have children. This is a challenging time for many couples. In our gynecological practice, we offer support and open up new perspectives. We begin by clarifying the causes using state-of-the-art diagnostics, individually tailored to your needs. We work with you to develop a customized plan and provide transparent information about all steps and treatment options. In addition to drug therapies and hormonal treatments, including assisted reproductive technology, we also work with specialized fertility centers.
FAQ - „Frequently Asked Questions“
What should you avoid doing if you want to have children?
What you can do for a healthy start
Even before conception, you can lay an important foundation by starting to take folic acid early on to support the healthy development of your baby's nervous system. We also recommend that you have your vaccination status checked with us as soon as possible, since some vaccinations (such as those against rubella or chickenpox) cannot be administered during pregnancy. A balanced diet, moderate exercise, and regular prenatal appointments will help you optimally prepare your body for this wonderful time.
Is it possible to undergo artificial insemination with endometriosis?
Yes, artificial insemination is not only possible with endometriosis, but often a very successful path to having a child. Since the condition can make natural conception difficult, procedures like IVF or ICSI offer an effective way to overcome the obstacles of endometriosis. In our practice, we would be happy to advise you individually on how we can best prepare your body and which specialized centers are best suited to your needs.
What is IVF or ICSI?
IVF (in-vitro fertilization) and ICSI (intracytoplasmic sperm injection) are methods of artificial insemination in which the union of egg and sperm takes place outside the body in a laboratory. While in IVF the sperm cells must find their way to the egg on their own in a petri dish, in ICSI a single, selected sperm cell is injected directly into the interior of the egg using a fine needle.
Both procedures are used when the natural path to having a child is made more difficult – for example, by blocked fallopian tubes or impaired sperm quality.
Further information on artificial insemination methods can be found here.
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