At the beginning of infertility treatment and when choosing methods, the question we are most often asked is: “What is the success rate of the procedure?”. However, the answer is never simple. The success of MAR procedures depends on several factors, including: the woman’s age, ovarian reserve, the quality of eggs and sperm, previous pregnancies, the cause of infertility, hormonal status, embryo quality, the condition of the uterus, and overall health. 

Medically assisted reproduction involves a series of decisions that must be timely and well coordinated. From the choice of stimulation protocol, monitoring follicle growth and determining the moment of aspiration, to the work in the embryology laboratory and the decision on embryo transfer or freezing – every detail can affect the final outcome.

The clinic's experience comes to the fore particularly with patients who already have unsuccessful attempts behind them, reduced ovarian reserve, a weaker response to stimulation, a male factor of infertility, endometriosis, PCOS, recurrent biochemical pregnancies or miscarriages. In such situations it is not enough simply to repeat the procedure. It is necessary to analyse previous cycles, understand what happened and adjust the strategy.

Cito Polyclinic has developed its IVF programme through years of working with different groups of patients – from younger couples with a clear cause of infertility to more complex cases requiring a multidisciplinary approach. It is precisely this experience that makes possible personalised treatment and realistic counselling of patients before, during and after the procedure.

An article published in 2017 was important because it brought the topic of the success of medically assisted reproduction into the public sphere on the basis of concrete data. In it, Cito Polyclinic was highlighted as one of the most successful institutions in terms of the number of children born relative to the number of procedures.

Such recognition is not just a media headline. For patients facing infertility it represents confirmation that results, organisation and expertise have real value. For the medical team it is an additional responsibility – to continue investing in knowledge, equipment, the laboratory, communication and patient safety.

Success in assisted reproduction is never the result of a single factor. It arises from a combination of medical experience, embryological expertise, quality equipment, clearly defined protocols and careful monitoring of each patient. Communication is equally important: the patient must understand what is happening, why a particular decision is being made and what they can expect at each stage of treatment.

The embryology laboratory is the heart of every IVF centre. The most sensitive steps of the procedure take place there: the preparation of egg cells and sperm, fertilisation, embryo culture, quality assessment and cryostorage. The quality of the laboratory conditions, temperature stability, gas control, the embryologists' experience and the way gametes and embryos are handled can have a significant impact on the results.

Modern medically assisted reproduction increasingly relies on precision, stable conditions and individual assessment. Advances in laboratory methods allow better monitoring of embryo development, safer freezing and thawing, and better planning of the transfer.

It is important for patients to know that IVF is not just “a fertilisation procedure in the laboratory”. It is a coordinated process in which the gynaecologist, embryologist, nurses and the whole team work towards a common goal – to increase the chance of pregnancy with maximum safety and responsibility.

One of the most important tasks of a doctor in treating infertility is to set realistic expectations. IVF can help many couples, but it cannot bypass all biological factors. The woman's age, the quality of the egg cells and embryos, the cause of infertility and the previous reproductive history significantly affect the prognosis.

That is why at Cito Polyclinic the emphasis is on clear, expert and empathetic counselling. Patients need to know what their options are, which tests make sense, when it is justified to try again, and when the strategy should be changed. In some cases this means adjusting the stimulation protocol, in others additional work-up, changing the timing of the transfer or considering a frozen embryo transfer.

Honesty is particularly important for patients of older reproductive age or those with reduced ovarian reserve. Such situations require careful planning, but also an open conversation about realistic chances, possible outcomes and the time that it is important not to lose.

For couples from Split, Dalmatia, the islands, and the wider region too, the availability of a quality IVF centre is of great importance. Treating infertility often requires several visits, regular check-ups and good organisation. When the procedure can be carried out close to home, it is easier for patients to balance treatment with work, family and everyday obligations.

Cito Polyclinic in Split offers patients the possibility of work-up, counselling and treatment in a private, organised and discreet environment. Particular attention is paid to communication, an individual plan and continuity of care – from the first examination to the completion of the procedure.

The recognition of Polyclinic Cito as a leader in the success of medically assisted reproduction procedures in 2017 represents an important part of the clinic’s history. More importantly, it reflects many years of dedicated work, continuous investment in expertise and a strong commitment to patient care.

In medically assisted reproduction, trust is not built on a single result. It is built through every conversation, examination and carefully considered decision, as well as through an individualized approach to every couple. Patients undergoing treatment are not simply looking for a medical service. They are looking for a team they can trust during one of the most important periods of their lives.

Polyclinic Cito continues to develop its approach to fertility treatment with the same objective: to provide expert, modern and personalized care to couples hoping to achieve pregnancy.

If you have any questions or require further information, please feel free to contact us. Our team is here to help.