Question 1

What IVF laboratory technology does Ferticentro use?

Accepted Answer

Ferticentro’s IVF laboratory combines cutting‑edge equipment with rigorous quality standards. Embryo development is monitored in real‑time using the EmbryoScope time‑lapse system, which captures continuous images for precise embryo selection. Artificial intelligence algorithms analyse these images to identify the most viable blastocysts for transfer. Sample traceability is ensured by the RI Witness system, providing full chain‑of‑custody documentation. The clinic employs vitrification technology recognised by Kitazato’s Best Practice Recognition, achieving post‑thaw survival rates above 90 %. All laboratory processes are ISO 9001 certified, and the lab follows international best practices for culture media, incubators and micromanipulation tools, delivering high‑quality assisted reproduction outcomes.

Question 2

What is the history and background of Ferticentro?

Accepted Answer

Ferticentro was founded in 2002 by a group of reproductive medicine specialists aiming to bring modern PMA techniques to central Portugal. Early milestones include introducing the first ICSI procedures and embryo freezing in the region, launching Portugal’s first donor‑sperm line in 2008, and obtaining ISO 9001 certification in 2009. In 2010 the clinic started a dedicated egg‑donation programme, and in 2011 pioneered vitrification, raising oocyte survival to over 90 %. Over two decades, Ferticentro has grown to a team of more than 50 professionals and now operates the largest open‑ID sperm and egg bank in the country. The clinic is recognised internationally for handling complex infertility cases and for its commitment to quality, safety and transparent patient care.

Question 3

Does Ferticentro offer egg donation for IVF treatment?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Ferticentro provides a full‑service IVF with egg donation programme. Patients can choose from Standard, Premium, Exclusive or Platinum packages, each guaranteeing a specific number of high‑quality blastocysts for embryo transfer. All egg donors undergo thorough medical, genetic and psychological screening, and the clinic operates a non‑anonymous donor system that allows recipients to view detailed donor profiles. The laboratory uses vitrification and AI‑driven embryo selection to maximise pregnancy rates with donor eggs. Transparency, ethical donor management and ISO‑certified laboratory practices ensure safe and effective outcomes for women who require donor‑egg IVF.

Question 4

Who are the fertility doctors and specialists at Ferticentro?

Accepted Answer

Ferticentro’s medical team is led by Prof.ª Isabel Torgal, the Clinical Director and a reproductive endocrinologist with extensive expertise in assisted reproduction. The team also includes Dr. Giselda Carvalho, Dr. Nisa Félix, Dr. Cláudia Zennaro, Dr. Paula Retroz, Dr. Adelaide Pires, Dr. Carolina Coimbra and Dr. Fabiana Ramos, a specialist in medical genetics. Together they form a multidisciplinary group of fertility specialists, reproductive endocrinologists and genetic counselors. The clinic’s embryology laboratory is overseen by Dr. Inés Cerdeira, Director of the Laboratory, and Dr. Bruno Barauna, Quality Manager, supported by a staff of senior embryologists and technicians. In total, more than 50 professionals—including nurses, patient coordinators, psychologists and multilingual patient managers—collaborate to deliver personalized fertility treatment and IVF care.

Question 5

Does Ferticentro provide fertility treatment for same-sex couples?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Ferticentro offers inclusive fertility solutions for same‑sex couples. Lesbian couples can access the ROPA (Recuperação de Ovócitos da Parceira) or maternidade partilhada programme, where one partner provides oocytes and the other carries the pregnancy using donor sperm. The clinic also provides IVF with donor sperm and egg donation for female couples, as well as IUI/IAD with donor sperm. All procedures follow Portuguese legislation guaranteeing equal parental rights. Ferticentro’s experienced reproductive endocrinologists, embryologists and counsellors guide same‑sex couples through each step, from donor selection to embryo transfer, ensuring a supportive and successful family‑building experience.

Question 6

What fertility treatments and services does Ferticentro offer?

Accepted Answer

Ferticentro provides a comprehensive suite of assisted reproduction services, including in vitro fertilisation (IVF) and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) for both own‑egg and donor‑egg cycles. The clinic offers intrauterine insemination (IIU) with partner sperm, inseminação artificial com esperma de dador (IAD) for donor sperm, and egg freezing (cryopreservation) for fertility preservation. Advanced options include pre‑implantation genetic testing (PGT‑A, PGT‑M, PGT‑SR), embryo culture to blastocyst stage, and single embryo transfer. Ferticentro also runs ROPA/maternidade partilhada for lesbian couples, donor‑egg programmes with guaranteed blastocysts, and comprehensive fertility preservation for cancer patients. All treatments are personalised, integrating the latest IVF protocols, hormone stimulation plans and supportive care to maximise pregnancy rates.

Question 7

Does Ferticentro treat single women seeking fertility treatment?

Accepted Answer

Ferticentro explicitly supports solo mothers and women without a male partner. The clinic offers inseminação artificial com esperma de dador (IAD) and IVF with donor sperm, allowing single women to achieve pregnancy using the largest open‑ID sperm bank in Portugal. Treatment plans are personalised, covering hormonal stimulation, embryo culture and single embryo transfer. Comprehensive counselling, psychological support and transparent donor profiling are provided throughout the journey. By integrating advanced IVF technology and a dedicated patient‑management team, Ferticentro ensures that single women receive the same high‑quality assisted reproduction care as couples.

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