For all couples trying for children !!
My partner and I waited for just under four years for a donor and treatment in England. The treatment was very traumatic as we travelled from London to Bristol regularly, at short notice for blood tests to regulate my hormone levels only to be told that they were too high or not high enough. We were also required to have counselling as it is a requirement by law to inform the adult 'child' of who their natural parent is, the donor. We had our reservations regarding this but our need for a child was greater. We did this twice but wasn't successful the second time.The clinic and staff were wonderful, we couldn't fault them at all and the treatment was successful the first time but unfortunately it didn't last and our dreams were shattered.
Our combined age of over 80 meant that time was drastically against us and the prospect of waiting another four years was just too much. We started our search for an alternative treatment venue.
Our search on the web introduced us to 'Jinemed' and our future! Our first attempt took us to Istanbul where we met Ugur, his father and the rest of the team. Obviously wew were both extremely nervous, we were travelling to an unknown country and placing our trust in people that we had never met before but our fears were completely unfounded. They were wonderful. We were met at the airport and transported to our hotel before meeting the team and collecting medication the following day. We were completely reassured and felt really comfortable with the whole plan. We had no language problems as both Ugur and his father speak excellent English and so do most of the staff. From Istanbul we travelled to northern Cyprus for our treatment and again we were made to feel so welcome that we were at ease throughout our whole treatment. Our hotel was exceptional and so too were the staff several of whom ferried us backwards and forewards to and from the clinic. Our stay in Cyprus was so good that we have returned three times already and are planning a long stay next year.
Unfortunately our treatment didn't work the first time but we had so much faith in 'Jinemed' that we were undeterred and continued with our quest for a family. We had three attempts with 'Jinemed' and was successful with our third attempt. If we had needed to continue with treatment a fourth, fifth or even sixth time, we would have.
We are now four months pregnant and absolutely ecstatic. Our treatment didn't stop when we left Cyprus, we were looked after with support and guidance right up until our twelth week and are still in contact for reassurance now. If all goes to plan we are even considering a return vist to provide a little brother or sister for our developing child and thats before giving birth!!
We highly recommend the 'Jinemed group' to anybody looking for IVF or ICSI and are more than happy to answer any questions or queries or even just to give reassurance to those of you, like us, are full of fear and anticipation. 'Jinemed' has been a godsend for us and we really cant thank them all enough.
Our warmest and heartfelt thanks to all at 'Jinemed',
From Ms. Moore - England
