The success rate for egg donation treatment at Ovumia clinics exceeds 50% from the first embryo transfer.
Yes. Pregnancy outcomes are often comparable to those achieved with fresh embryo transfers and, in some situations, may even be better—particularly when the embryo quality is good and the uterine lining has been carefully prepared for the transfer.
Yes, most of our therapists offer sessions virtually. This is a good option if you live far away or you’d like a flexible schedule.
Yes! Ovumia’s laboratory director and experts are happy to answer questions and help you understand every step of the treatment path.
In most cases, yes, as long as it is delivered to the laboratory as instructed.
Yes, insemination is available using partner or donor sperm. In accordance with legislative requirements, all patients using donor gametes must undergo legally mandated counseling prior to commencing treatment
Yes. With the ROPA method, one partner provides the eggs (biological mother) and the other carries the pregnancy (birth mother). This allows both partners to participate in the process of creating and carrying the child in their own important way.
No fertility preservation method can guarantee pregnancy. However, freezing younger eggs or healthy sperm significantly increases your chances compared to relying on natural fertility later.
No. The examination is based on a semen sample and is completely painless.
The use of frozen embryos makes it possible to attempt pregnancy without undergoing a new cycle of ovarian hormone stimulation or egg retrieval.
Yes. Testosterone replacement therapy and anabolic steroids can severely reduce sperm production, sometimes to zero. We specialize in treating post-testosterone infertility.
We address erectile dysfunction specifically in the context of fertility and hormonal health. For general urinary or prostate issues, a urologist is the primary specialist, but we can help assess if hormonal imbalances are the cause.
Your doctor will determine the most suitable treatment method after a thorough consultation. During the initial consultation, we
assess possible factors for infertility and perform thorough a medical examination and ultrasound. For men, we recommend a semen analysis if one has never been performed or it has been done over a year ago.
The outcomes of infertility treatments and the well-being of children born from these treatments are monitored worldwide. Studies have shown that children conceived through fertility treatments have a higher chance of structural abnormalities compared to those conceived spontaneously. The best-known risks are related to severe male infertility, which may increase the likelihood of cryptorchidism (undescended testes) and urethral structural abnormalities in male offspring. However, when comparing these findings with children conceived without treatment after a long period of trying due to reduced fertility, no similar differences have been observed. Therefore, the slightly increased risks appear to be associated more with the underlying infertility itself rather than with the fertility treatments.
The results reflect the current situation but is it recommended to repeat the examination every 6-12 months, if pregnancy has not been achieved.
The laboratory is responsible for egg processing, fertilization, embryo culture and transfer, ensuring safety and maximizing the chances of success.
Vitrification is a rapid freezing method that minimizes the formation of ice crystals and preserves the quality of the embryo better than traditional freezing.
Embryos can be stored frozen for several years. This makes it possible to plan the timing of embryo transfer flexibly to suit one’s personal life situation and family planning goals.
With modern freezing techniques and liquid nitrogen storage, sperm can be safely stored for many years.
Treatment duration depends on many factors and the woman/couple’s
prognosis. After the initial evaluation, we do our best to give a realistic
estimate on how many rounds of treatments may be necessary. Especially
with the light treatment methods (ovulation induction and
insemination), it’s important to understand that the treatment typically may need to be
repeated. With IVF, it may also take several cycles or embryo transfers
before a successful pregnancy is achieved.
Embryos can be safely stored for many years without a decrease in quality, allowing treatment to continue when the time is right.
The length of treatment varies individually. In successful cycles ovulation usually takes place between cycle days 10 and 18. Many women respond within the first few cycles, but it may take up to 4–6 cycles to achieve pregnancy. If ovulation does not occur or pregnancy has not been achieved within this time, your doctor may recommend other fertility treatment options.
Everyone’s situation is different. You may benefit from one or a few sessions but many benefit from a longer process. Your therapist will help assess what’s the best for you during the first appointment.
With vitrification and proper storage in liquid nitrogen, eggs and sperm can be safely stored for many years.
Up to 80–85% of our patients receive help from our fertility treatments. The success rate varies and depends mainly on the woman’s age. Our doctors choose treatment options based on your individual needs to maximize your chances of having a child.
Yes, at Ovumia’s egg and sperm bank, we make new life possible by offering high-quality treatments using donated eggs and sperm.
Insemination is typically repeated for 3–6 cycles, depending on individual circumstances such as age and fertility factors. If pregnancy does not occur after several attempts, your doctor may recommend other treatment options, such as IVF.
Yes. Because the ROPA method involves two female partners, donor sperm is always needed to fertilize the eggs.
No, insemination is usually quick and painless. The procedure takes only a few minutes. Most patients can return to normal daily activities immediately after the procedure.
No. While therapy and counseling services are an important tool for those going through treatment, our services are open to anyone – alone, as a couple, or as a family.
Yes. All conversations are strictly confidential and follow professional ethical standards.
Yes. Embryo freezing is a well-established and safe part of modern fertility treatment. With current freezing and thawing techniques, the majority of embryos remain viable, and the safety of the treatment is carefully monitored throughout the entire process.
If more good-quality embryos develop, they can be frozen for future use. These embryos can later be used for another pregnancy attempt without repeating the full treatment process.
This is called azoospermia. It does not always mean you cannot have biological children. We can investigate if sperm can be retrieved directly from the testicular tissue (TESE) or if hormonal treatment can restore production.
Success depends on several factors, including age, overall health, and the cause of ovulation problems. If ovulation is the main fertility issue and no other conditions are present, success rates are high. Your doctor will discuss your personal chances after an individual medical evaluation.
In Finland, there is no legal age limit for fertility treatments. At Ovumia clinics in Finland, we treat women under the age of 47. At
our Ovumia Nova Vita clinic in Tallinn, we treat women under the age of 51.
In treatments using your own gametes, the patient’s own eggs and/or partner’s sperm are used, and the success depends on their quality.
In donor gamete treatment, the eggs or sperm come from a donor — this option is chosen when pregnancy with one’s own gametes is not possible or the chances of success are very low.
Ovumia is a pioneer in donor gamete treatments and performs over 70% of all egg donation treatments (IVF, in vitro fertilisation) in Finland.
Embryo diagnostics helps to identify chromosomal abnormalities and hereditary diseases in individual embryos. It is recommended, for example, for couples with known hereditary diseases or recurrent miscarriages.
Implantation is when an embryo attaches to the lining of the uterus and pregnancy begins. Successful implantation requires both a well-developed embryo and a uterine lining that is in the correct developmental phase and receptive to the embryo.
The success rate for egg donation treatment at Ovumia clinics exceeds 50% from the first embryo transfer.
Yes, ovulation induction is a safe and well-established treatment when carefully monitored by a fertility specialist. Ultrasound follow-ups help ensure that the ovaries respond appropriately and reduce the risk of complications, such as multiple pregnancies.
If pregnancy hasn’t occurred after six months of regular trying, it’s a good idea to schedule fertility testing.
Embryo freezing is suitable for couples and single women trying to conceive who want to transfer an embryo later, for example due to work or life circumstances, or if treatment is interrupted for medical reasons, for example.
Even when an embryo is chromosomally normal and of good morphologial quality, implantation does not always occur. Several factors may affect this process, including quality of the uterine lining, hormonal factors, or certain immunological influences. Often, implantation failure results from a combination of factors, and a single clear cause cannot always be identified.
The ideal time is before age 30 for the highest egg quality, but freezing in your early 30s still greatly improves future chances compared to trying to conceive later in life.
Yes. In most cases, success rates using frozen sperm are very similar to those using fresh sperm, especially with advanced techniques like IVF/ICSI.
Yes. Donors have the right to withdraw up to a certain stage — this is clearly outlined in the treatment agreements.
According to Finnish fertility treatment law, donors are reimbursed for expenses caused by the donation (daily allowance and travel costs) and receive compensation for any inconvenience. Medications and examinations required for the process are covered by the clinic. Donors also receive valuable information about their own fertility. However, the most important reason to donate is the desire to help, and the greatest reward is the beginning of a new life.
Yes, you can revoke your donation but without an effect on the treatments in which your sperm was already used for fertilization. It is not possible to revoke use of embryos that were created with sperm donated by you. A sperm donor can restrict the use of sperm for example to allow only treatments of couples or for treatment of a disease.
Yeast infections are common and usually caused by Candida albicans, a naturally occurring fungus that has overgrown. Typical symptoms include itching, burning, and thick white discharge, though it can sometimes be grey or watery, with redness on the external genitalia. Itching does not always mean yeast infection—only about half of cases are due to yeast. If you have had a yeast infection before, you may self-treat, but recurring infections need medical evaluation to identify underlying causes, such as certain medications or dry mucosa.
Most donors undergo stimulation and egg retrieval without complications. A small number may experience mild side effects from the hormone treatment. The ovaries temporarily enlarge during stimulation, which can cause mild lower-abdominal pressure or bloating.
During egg retrieval, IV medication is used to minimize discomfort. Complications are rare, and any potential risks are reviewed thoroughly with the doctor during treatment planning.
No. Healthy men continuously produce sperm, so donating does not affect their ability to have children. Egg donation also does not reduce a woman’s fertility. The treatment involves retrieving maturing eggs that would naturally be lost during the cycle — in other words, the process saves eggs that would otherwise degenerate.
No test can guarantee a baby, but PGT enables us to identify the embryos with the best potential to start a pregnancy leading to delivery. It prevents us from transferring embryos that would inevitably fail, saving your time, money, and emotional distress.
Results from PGT-A and PGT-SR are typically available within 10–15 days after the testing laboratory has received the samples. Results from PGT-M are usually available within approximately 30 days.
Recovery is typically quick. Most people are able to return to work and normal activities within 1-2 days. We recommend avoiding heavy exercise and lifting for about a week to ensure healing and avoid unnecessary bruising.
The need for routine check-ups is individual. You can discuss the recommended timeline with your gynecologist. Any unusual or new symptoms are always a reason to book an appointment promptly.
Ovarian stimulation and egg retrieval may cause mild discomfort or tenderness, but our care team supports you throughout the process, relieving discomfort and minimizing risks. Many egg donors are pleasantly surprised by how easy the process feels and how mild the retrieval-related pain typically is.
Yes. In good-quality embryos, the risk associated with biopsy is very low. The sample is taken at the blastocyst stage from the outer cells of the embryo (the trophectoderm), which later develops into the placenta and other supporting structures of pregnancy. The fetus itself develops from the inner cell mass of the embryo, which is not affected by the biopsy.
If an embryo has an unusually low number of outer cells, taking a biopsy may in some cases affect its viability. For this reason, we always assess individually whether a biopsy is appropriate for each embryo.
We also offer non-invasive PGT-A, which is a newer method. In this approach, DNA released by the embryo into the culture medium is analysed, meaning that no cell sample needs to be taken from the embryo itself.
According to the currently valid Act on Assisted Fertility Treatments, every gamete donor is entered in a register maintained by a public authority, so that a child who may have been born from a donated gamete can, when they turn 18 years of age, obtain information about the donor’s identity from the National Supervisory Authority for Welfare and Health. However, a person who has donated gametes does not have any rights or obligations as regards the child.
The identity of the donor will not be revealed to the couple who receive their gametes. They will only be told about the donor’s outward appearance, such as height, the colour of their hair and eyes, and their ethnic background. The same donor’s gametes can be used for providing children to no more than five different families. Each donation event is assessed separately. You can withdraw from the donation process without explanation at any time before the embryo transfer.
Donation of gametes is regulated by the Act on Fertility Treatments. Every donor is registered in national registry.
According to the Act on Fertility Treatments, a child born after the use of donated sperm, once turned 18 years, is entitled to know donor`s identity. The donor has no legal rights or obligations towards the child. The parents of the child are supported to openly share with the child his/her genetic origin. The parents of the child do not have the right to know the donor´s identity.
A Pap test screens for cervical cancer and its precursors by collecting cells from the cervix with a small brush. The procedure is usually painless, though mild spotting may occur afterward. In Finland, women aged 30–65 are invited for screening every five years unless there is a medical reason for more frequent testing. A reflex Pap test, which first checks for high-risk HPV, may be used for more accurate detection. If you have gynecological symptoms, you can book a Pap test at any time.
If the azoospermia is due to blockage (such as vasectomy), the probability of finding sperm is excellent (over 90%). If there are other underlying causes, we will discuss a backup plan with you – such as using donated sperm – in advance so that you are not left with nothing.
According to Finnish fertility treatment law, donors are compensated for expenses such as daily allowances, travel costs, and receive a €350 inconvenience allowance.
The most meaningful reward, however, is the chance to help create a new life.
No the testosterone levels are not affected. In TESA we only take a microscopic amount of tissue. It has no effect on your hormone balance, testosterone levels, sexual desire, or normal testicular function.
You get compensation for each donation visit as regulated by the Finnish legislation. The most valuable reward, however, is the knowledge that by donating you can help those hoping to have a child and to achieve the parenthood they have long awaited.
Most men are pleasantly surprised by the ease of the procedure. We use effective local anaesthesia. You may feel a pinch or pressure, but actual pain is rare. Any soreness after the procedure can be treated with standard painkillers.
Chromosomal abnormalities in embryos are a natural part of human biology. Even in young, fertile women, some embryos have an abnormal chromosomal content. With increasing age, chromosomal abnormalities become more common, and the proportion of abnormal embryos increases. Errors in chromosome number arise primarily during oocyte development. However, they can also occur after fertilisation during the embryo’s early cell divisions, or more rarely during sperm development.
Our clinic follows strict data protection and confidentiality practices. Donor identity is carefully protected, and information is used only in appropriate and legally required contexts. In Finland, the details of all gamete donors are registered, and any child born from the treatment has the right to receive the donor’s identity upon reaching the age of 18.
Yes – often.
Sperm development takes about three months, which means improvements become visible only after some time.
A positive effect can be seen from:
a healthy diet and maintaining a normal weight
regular physical activity
sufficient sleep
reduced alcohol consumption
quitting cigarettes, snus, and other nicotine products
avoiding doping substances, testosterone supplements, and anabolic steroids
(which severely impair sperm production)
Our specialists will help you identify the next steps — whether medical treatment or fertility support is needed.
Insemination can, in certain situations, be used for heterosexual couples, but it is not a common or first-line treatment.
IUI may be considered in specific cases, for example:
mildly reduced sperm motility
unexplained infertility after evaluation
difficulties with sexual intercourse
use of previously frozen sperm
retrograde ejaculation in selected cases
Because the chance of pregnancy per IUI attempt is relatively low for heterosexual couples, IVF is often recommended when the goal is to optimize the chances of achieving pregnancy.