The professionalism and high-end equipment at \“New Life\“, the commitment of the Bulgarian country to the construction of in vitro and assisted reproduction centers, and the gratitude of Israel to the Bulgarian people are the factors that led me to join the project for building the newest center in Plovdiv -\“New Life\“.
That said the undisputed authority in the field of assisted reproduction and one of the first doctors completed successful human IVF in the world prof. Neri Laufer at a press conference for the Bulgarian media in Plovdiv. The renowned specialist who consults a number of prestigious IVF centers in the US, Europe and Israel arrived in Plovdiv today. Prof. Laufer confirmed to the media that he joined the project of \“New Life\“ and will consult its team. Dr. Dobrinka Petrova, medical manager at the new IVF center, leading Bulgarian specialists Dr. Georgi Krumov, Dr. Vasil Daskalov, Assoc. Prof. Rumen Dimitrov are among the names of the team of \“New Life\“.
IVF is a wonderful opportunity, but should not be delayed in time – it is directly dependent on the age of the woman, said the professor, with 40 years of experience in highly specialized care for around 10,000 babies to be born. Prof. Laufer said that every woman in Israel after 35 years of age is redirected to IVF.
The Demographic problem that is general for Western Europe – the emancipation of women in the direction of professional development and career and the postponement of the birth of the first child are among the factors for reproductive problems, said the specialist. This delay is now between 5 and 7 years – before the average age for having a first child was 25-26 years , today it is 32 years, even up to 40. Another factor that leads to reproductive problems is improving living standards – more people believe that before they give birth to a child they must create the necessary conditions – therefore, having a child is delayed in the future.
In response to a journalist\’s question, prof. Neri Laufer noted that the upper age limit for IVF is 45 years, in England – it is 43. Regarding surrogacy, prof Laufer said that Israel’s eligibility procedure is extremely precise and transparent – after investigation of the physical and psychological characteristics of the surrogate mother – she proceeds for approval before a special committee at the health ministry.
IVF process is not so long, but there are certain steps that must be followed – people, however, have to know that success critically depends on the age. With couples up to 40 years of age – the percentage of success rate is 50, over 40 years is 15-20%, and over 45 – very small, pointed out prof. Laufer.
The renowned worldwide specialist will advise the team of \“New Life\“ during the Open Day on September 27 at the in vitro Clinic.