Question 1

What is the history and background of IECH?

Accepted Answer

IECH was founded in 1986 as the Instituto para el Estudio de la Concepción Humana, becoming the first assisted reproduction center in northern Mexico. In 1988 the institute celebrated the nation’s first live birth achieved through in vitro fertilization, marking a historic milestone. Over the decades IECH established Mexico’s first reproductive biology residency in 1995 and pioneered egg‑freezing IVF births in 2005, followed by the first oocyte‑maturation IVF pregnancies in 2011. Today, with more than 30 years of experience and over 15 000 successful cases, IECH is recognized for its ethical standards, research contributions, and leadership in high‑complexity assisted reproduction across Latin America.

Question 2

Does IECH offer egg donation for IVF treatment?

Accepted Answer

Yes, IECH provides a comprehensive egg donation program for IVF cycles. The clinic maintains an accredited donor egg bank with rigorously screened donors who undergo extensive medical, genetic, and psychological evaluation. Patients can choose between anonymous donor eggs or known donors, and the program reports pregnancy rates comparable to or exceeding national averages for donor‑egg IVF. All donor‑egg cycles include controlled ovarian stimulation, oocyte retrieval, fertilization via ICSI, and blastocyst‑stage embryo transfer, ensuring optimal outcomes for recipients seeking to achieve pregnancy through donor eggs.

Question 3

What fertility treatments and services does IECH offer?

Accepted Answer

IECH provides a full spectrum of assisted reproduction and fertility treatment options. Core services include Intrauterine Insemination (IUI), In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) with ICSI, and comprehensive embryo culture up to blastocyst stage. The clinic operates both an egg bank and a sperm bank, enabling donor egg cycles and donor sperm programs. Advanced reproductive genetics such as pre‑implantation genetic testing (PGT‑A) are available, as well as fertility preservation through oocyte vitrification and ovarian tissue cryopreservation. Surgical reproductive services cover tubal recanalization, myoma resection, and endometriosis treatment. IECH also offers the ROPA method for female couples, surrogacy coordination, and psychological support throughout the fertility journey.

Question 4

Who are the fertility doctors and specialists at IECH?

Accepted Answer

IECH’s medical team is led by a group of board‑certified fertility specialists and reproductive endocrinologists. Founding physicians include Dr. Roberto Santos and Dr. Pedro Galache, both pioneers of assisted reproduction in northern Mexico. The clinic also features Dr. Pablo Díaz, a professor of reproductive biology, Dr. Iram Obeso Montoya as medical director, and Dr. Alberto Dávila, who coordinates the andrology program. Supporting the physicians are senior embryologists, a dedicated preservation coordinator (Dr. Ashanti Aguilar), and a multidisciplinary staff of psychologists, nurses, and patient coordinators. Each specialist brings extensive experience in IVF, ICSI, embryo transfer, and complex reproductive surgery, ensuring comprehensive assisted reproduction care for every patient.

Question 5

Does IECH provide fertility treatment for same-sex couples?

Accepted Answer

IECH actively supports same‑sex couples seeking assisted reproduction. The clinic offers inclusive protocols such as the ROPA (Reception of Oocytes from Partner) method, allowing both women in a lesbian couple to share biological parenthood, as well as donor sperm and donor egg options for male and female couples. Experienced fertility specialists guide patients through personalized IVF cycles, embryo transfer, and, when needed, surrogacy coordination. IECH’s LGBTQ+‑friendly environment ensures that all couples receive compassionate counseling, tailored treatment plans, and access to the full range of reproductive technologies.

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