Mini-IVF or Semi-Natural Cycle IVF treatment is a minimum ovarian stimulation protocol during IVF. Mini-IVF is a mild alternative compared to conventional IVF in Greece treatment.

Mini-IVF differs from natural-cycle IVF in that the mother-to-be is administered a very low quantity of oral medication to stimulate her ovaries so they may produce a high number of quality eggs in a single cycle. If, however, it is necessary to administer injections, they are much fewer than those administered during conventional IVF in Greece.

Around 3-5 quality eggs are produced during this process, compared to conventional IVF, when 7-15 eggs are produced, which are not all of the best quality, though.

Which women are suitable candidates for mini-IVF in Greece?

• Women who had small response to hormonal stimulation in previous IVF attempts and who have a low ovarian reserve (AMH value < 1 ng).
• Older women (over 42 years) or even younger women with an impaired hormonal profile (FSH > 12).
• Women with a history of cancer.
• Women who have had a traumatic experience with hormonal stimulation.
• Women running a high risk of developing ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome.
• Women with implantation failures following conventional IVF.