Question 1

Who are the fertility doctors and specialists at ARC-STER?

Accepted Answer

ARC-STER’s medical team is led by Dr. Fabio Rizzo, a gynecologist and Director of Clinical Programs, supported by a roster of experienced fertility specialists including Dr. Guido Ambrosini, Dr. Leonardo Dossi, Dr. Riccardo Favero, Dr. Fabrizio Ferraro, Dr. Massimo Nalon and Dr. Carlo Pianon (andrologist). Female reproductive experts such as Dr.ssa Laura Castellan, Dr.ssa Elena Chiozzini, Dr.ssa Lidia Diotallevi, Dr.ssa Giovanna Meneghetti, Dr.ssa Patrizia Pellizzari and Dr.ssa Enrica Tognazza also practice at the centre. The embryology laboratory is headed by Dr. Renato Favero, with embryologists Dr.ssa Eleonora Borsato, Dr.ssa Silvia Bortolato and Dr. Federico Favero. Complementary care is provided by counselors, psychologists, obstetricians, and a certified geneticist, ensuring a multidisciplinary approach to assisted reproduction.

Question 2

What are the IVF success rates at ARC-STER?

Accepted Answer

ARC-STER reports pregnancy rates per embryo transfer for fresh in‑vitro fertilization cycles (FIVET‑ICSI‑IMSI) performed between 2014 and 2017 as follows: 45.5% for women ≤ 34 years, 40.9% for ages 35‑39, 29.2% for ages 40‑42, and 7.3% for women ≥ 43 years. For frozen‑embryo transfers (2015‑2017) the clinic achieved 46.2% (≤34 y), 32.8% (35‑39 y), 23.1% (40‑42 y) and 15.0% (≥43 y). Cumulative pregnancy rates per oocyte retrieval, which include both fresh and subsequent frozen cycles, were 59.6% (≤34 y), 47.5% (35‑39 y), 28.5% (40‑42 y) and 8.8% (≥43 y). These figures are audited internally and benchmarked against the national average, demonstrating ARC-STER’s consistent performance across age groups.

Question 3

What fertility treatments and services does ARC-STER offer?

Accepted Answer

ARC-STER provides a comprehensive suite of assisted reproduction services. Core IVF techniques include conventional in‑vitro fertilization (FIVET), intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), and intracytoplasmic morphologically selected sperm injection (IMSI). The centre also offers intrauterine insemination (IUI), targeted intercourse (Rapporti Mirati), natural‑cycle IVF, and advanced embryo culture to the blastocyst stage. Genetic testing options such as pre‑implantation genetic testing for aneuploidies (PGT‑A), structural rearrangements (PGT‑SR) and monogenic disorders (PGT‑M) are available. Cryopreservation of gametes and embryos, social egg freezing, sperm and egg donation (fecondazione eterologa), TESA/TESE for severe male factor infertility, and specialized care for recurrent miscarriage are also provided. All procedures are performed within the clinic’s own laboratory, ensuring streamlined monitoring and cost efficiency.

Question 4

Does ARC-STER offer egg donation for IVF treatment?

Accepted Answer

Yes, ARC-STER provides egg donation as part of its heterologous fertilization program (fecondazione eterologa). The clinic coordinates both oocyte and sperm donation, adhering to national guidelines for donor screening, consent and traceability. Donor cycles include comprehensive monitoring, endometrial preparation, ICSI with donor oocytes, blastocyst culture and embryo transfer. ARC-STER’s success rates for donor‑egg IVF are reflected in its overall pregnancy rates, which are higher than autologous cycles for older age groups, demonstrating the effectiveness of the donor program.

Question 5

What is the history and background of ARC-STER?

Accepted Answer

ARC-STER was founded in 1987 as the Gruppo di Lavoro per la Sterilità di Coppia and performed its first assisted fertilization in Veneto in 1991. Over three decades the centre has grown into a leading procreation medical assistance network serving the Veneto and Friuli‑Venezia Giulia regions, with a main hub in Mestre and satellite units in Padova, Vicenza, Treviso and Bologna. Today the multidisciplinary team comprises more than 20 professionals, including gynecologists, andrologists, embryologists, geneticists and counselors. ARC-STER holds multiple certifications: ISO 9001:2015 quality management, Centro Nazionale Trapianti, European Tissue Establishment (IT001245), and affiliations with CECOS and ACAPPA, reflecting its commitment to clinical excellence and regulatory compliance.

Question 6

What IVF laboratory technology does ARC-STER use?

Accepted Answer

ARC-STER’s IVF laboratory is equipped with state‑of‑the‑art technology, highlighted by the Embryoscope+ time‑lapse incubator—the first in the Triveneto region. This system continuously records embryo development every ten minutes under infrared light, maintaining ultra‑stable temperature, CO₂ and nitrogen conditions while eliminating the need to remove embryos for observation. The lab also employs vitrification protocols for rapid cryopreservation of oocytes, sperm and embryos, and utilizes high‑resolution microscopes for ICSI/IMSI procedures. Quality management follows ISO 9001:2015 certification and the centre holds the European Tissue Establishment (IT001245) accreditation, underscoring rigorous standards in embryology and gamete handling.

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