University Fertility Center – from the desire to have children to the desired child

Let us advise you

Are you wondering why your desire to have children is not coming true, what you can do to make it happen and what your chances are? You can get the answers to these important questions at our university fertility center.

An unfulfilled desire to have children can be very stressful for you and as a couple. As we know the questions, fears and uncertainties that arise from this, you as a person are our focus. Our aim is to work with you to find the causes of involuntary childlessness, select a suitable treatment and accompany you competently and personally on the way to your dream child.

Careful clarification for him and her

There is a widespread opinion that the problem lies predominantly with the woman. But that is not the case. The reasons for childlessness lie just as often with the man. This is why we believe that comprehensive assessments of both partners are the cornerstone for determining the most promising therapy.

If you are undergoing treatment or suffer from a disease that damages the ovaries or testicles, fertility preservation can ensure that you have a chance of becoming a parent at a later date.

As the following illnesses and problems can hinder your desire to have children, we offer special examinations and treatments:

• PCOS: Center for PCOS
• Endometriosis
• Miscarriages

Why go to the Fertility Center at the University Hospital Zurich?

The Fertility Center is part of the Clinic for Reproductive Endocrinology at the University Hospital Zurich. As a pioneering research center, we have over 30 years of experience and have carried out various fertility treatment methods for the first time in Switzerland.

What you can expect from us:

• We take a lot of time for you to get to know you and your situation thoroughly
• Constant, personal support and absolute discretion
• Possibility for appointments early in the morning or over lunchtime
• Telephone availability for our IVF patients, even at weekends
• If preliminary examinations are necessary, they can all be carried out under one roof at the USZ
• State-of-the-art laboratory equipment and the latest techniques

Centrally located & easily accessible

One small miracle, many big questions

For many couples, having children is a matter of course. Therefore, the nagging question of why baby happiness is not coming true for you can become a psychological burden. You may be asking yourself the following questions:

• Have we done something wrong?
• What can we do to fulfill our desire to have children?
• How can we get people we know to understand our problem better?
• Our partnership and sexuality are strained. How can we cope better with this?

We know that many of those affected experience a rollercoaster of emotions during medical treatment and will support you wherever and however we can. For example, we have established a psychological coaching program for our couples who wish to have children, which you are welcome to take advantage of.

We have also compiled and answered the most frequently asked questions about the desire to have children and our range of treatments for you.

Understanding is essential

To ensure the success of the treatment and minimize the risks, it is necessary that you have sufficient knowledge of a language we are familiar with. These include English and the Swiss national languages German, French and Italian.

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