Surrogacy in Athens, Greece by Ovagenesis

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Creating Families Through Compassionate Surrogacy Programs and Advanced Fertility Care

Surrogacy is an assisted reproduction option for intended parents who cannot safely carry a pregnancy. It combines fertility treatment, legal guidance, and personalized care to help individuals and couples pursue parenthood. Many international patients choose Greece for its experienced fertility teams and patient-centered approach.

At Ovagenesis in Athens, intended parents receive fertility evaluation, individualized treatment planning, embryo transfer coordination, and ongoing support throughout the surrogacy journey. The clinic provides personalized care tailored to each patient’s medical history and family goals.

Surrogacy may help women with medical conditions that prevent pregnancy, patients with uterine factor infertility, recurrent implantation failure, and other complex fertility challenges. Ovagenesis supports patients through every stage of the process with expert, evidence-based care. Due to changes in Greek legislation introduced in 2025, surrogacy in Greece is currently available only to intended parents who are legal residents of Greece.

🔍 What Is Surrogacy?

Surrogacy is a fertility treatment in which a woman carries a pregnancy for intended parent(s). It typically involves IVF, where embryos created from the intended parents’ or donors’ eggs and sperm are transferred to the surrogate’s uterus. The process begins with fertility evaluations and consultations to review medical history, reproductive health, and family-building goals. Based on these assessments, specialists develop a personalized treatment plan.

Embryos are created through IVF using intended parents’ gametes when possible, or donor eggs, sperm, or embryos when needed. Throughout the journey, intended parents receive ongoing monitoring, coordination, and support to help achieve a healthy pregnancy and successful family building.

🩺 Types of Surrogacy

  • Gestational Surrogacy – An embryo created through IVF is transferred to the surrogate, who carries the pregnancy for the intended parent(s).
  • IVF with Own Eggs and Sperm – Embryos are created using the intended parents’ own reproductive cells whenever medically appropriate.
  • IVF with Donor Eggs – Donor eggs may be used when egg quality or ovarian reserve affects fertility potential.
  • IVF with Donor Sperm – Donor sperm may be incorporated when male-factor fertility challenges exist.
  • IVF with Donor Embryos – Donated embryos may provide an alternative family-building pathway in selected cases.
  • Surrogacy with Genetic Testing – Embryos may undergo genetic testing when clinically indicated before transfer.
  • International Surrogacy Programs – Coordinated fertility services designed to support patients traveling from abroad.
  • Personalized Surrogacy Programs – Treatment plans tailored according to medical history, fertility diagnosis, and reproductive goals.

🩺 Who Is a Good Candidate?

Surrogacy may be considered for intended parents facing specific medical, reproductive, or fertility-related circumstances that prevent carrying a pregnancy safely. A fertility specialist performs a detailed evaluation to determine whether surrogacy represents an appropriate pathway to parenthood.

✔️ Women born without a uterus or with uterine abnormalities
✔️ Patients who have undergone hysterectomy
✔️ Women with medical conditions that make pregnancy high risk
✔️ Patients with recurrent implantation failure
✔️ Individuals with recurrent pregnancy loss
✔️ Patients with severe uterine factor infertility
✔️ Intended parents requiring donor eggs, sperm, or embryos
✔️ Individuals pursuing family building after cancer treatment
✔️ Patients with complex reproductive histories
✔️ Intended parents seeking a personalized fertility solution

📝 Consultation & Preparation

The surrogacy process begins with comprehensive fertility assessment, treatment planning, and medical preparation to establish the most suitable reproductive strategy.

✔️ Detailed fertility consultation and medical review
✔️ Evaluation of reproductive history and previous treatments
✔️ Hormonal and fertility testing when required
✔️ Review of available reproductive options
✔️ Discussion of IVF and embryo creation strategies
✔️ Assessment of donor requirements if applicable
✔️ Embryology laboratory planning and coordination
✔️ Individualized treatment timeline development
✔️ Review of pregnancy goals and expectations
✔️ Finalization of personalized fertility treatment plan

🌍 Why Choose Ovagenesis for Surrogacy?

Selecting the right fertility center is an important step in any surrogacy journey. Ovagenesis combines advanced reproductive medicine, experienced fertility professionals, and personalized patient support to help intended parents navigate complex fertility challenges.

✔️ Specialized expertise in assisted reproductive technologies
✔️ Comprehensive fertility evaluations and treatment planning
✔️ Experienced multidisciplinary fertility team
✔️ Advanced IVF and embryology laboratory services
✔️ Personalized patient-centered treatment approach
✔️ Individualized reproductive care strategies
✔️ International patient coordination services
✔️ Ongoing communication throughout treatment
✔️ Focus on safety, quality, and patient experience
✔️ Commitment to helping intended parents pursue family-building goals

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Reviews of Ovagenesis IVF

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  • Bilan Jama
    2 years ago

    My recent visit to Garavelas Medical Group was truly exceptional, thanks to the expertise of Dr. Garavelas and the dedication of his team. Dr. Garavelas's clear explanations and calm demeanour immediately put me at ease during my visit. I extend my heartfelt appreciation to Katerina, Aphrodite, Irene, and the entire healthcare team for their unwavering support and professionalism throughout. For those seeking fertility care in a supportive and skilled environment, I confidently endorse Garavelas Medical Group.

  • Yvonne Iroadumba
    2 years ago

    I wish to comment on the Excellent service received at the clinic on the 28/11/2023. My visit was all good right from the start of the appointment and doctor selection through Effie, then Katerina who arranged the appointment with DR Garavelas. On arrival at the Clinic, It was a warm welcome from Afroditi and the initial consultation with Dr Garavelas’s assistant. All these were very assuring. My consultation with DR Gravels was very good and professional. He explained the procedures and did inform of us of his honest opinions. I want to express my special gratitude to Afroditi and Eirini who made my stay and visit very easy and comfortable. They were both professional and humorous. They delivered an excellent service and were very patient centred. They kept me smiling all through. Efharisto

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