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Dr. Senai Aksoy's personal perspective on the ERA test — examining clinical trial evidence, implantation window claims, and true priorities in recurrent failure.
Ministry of Health-licensed health-tourism provider — ST-1008
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Senai Aksoy · Nişantaşı, Istanbul
IVF and ICSI in Istanbul with a France-trained specialist, in practice since 1994
Berna and Sameh answer your messages in English, French and Arabic.
30+ Years Experience
Trained in France
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Your Doctor
Trained in France, practising in Istanbul
Dr. Aksoy trained in France and, on returning to Turkey, joined the ICSI team at Sevgi Hospital in Ankara — the country's first ICSI centre (1994-95) — co-authoring the first Turkish ICSI series in Human Reproduction in 1996 (PMID 8671323).
Sevgi Hospital ICSI Team 1994-95
30+ Years Experience
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Associate Professor (Doçent), 2023
"Before I suggest a new cycle, I read what was done before and try to understand why it did not work. If I think another attempt is unlikely to help, I say so."
— Dr. Senai Aksoy
What Actually Shapes Your Chances
IVF outcomes depend on age, ovarian reserve, sperm parameters and previous treatment history — not on a single headline number. Published rates also vary with the endpoint each clinic reports, so two percentages are rarely comparable on a like-for-like basis. We report our own figures with the definition and the period behind them, alongside European outcome data published by ESHRE, and we go through what they mean for your case in consultation.
IVF Success Calculator
Get a simplified, illustrative estimate of your live-birth chances based on published IVF outcome research. For informational purposes only — not a diagnosis.
Simplified estimate using published pre-treatment predictors (age, cycle number, cause of infertility, ICSI, previous pregnancy) from McLernon et al., BMJ 2016 (doi.org/10.1136/bmj.i5735). The real relationship between age and success is non-linear and declines more steeply at older ages than this tool's linear approximation shows — treat estimates for women over ~38 as optimistic. Other published factors (e.g. duration of infertility, treatment year) are not included. For the complete, independently validated calculation, see the official OPIS calculator (University of Aberdeen, w3.abdn.ac.uk/clsm/opis).
IVF/ICSI Treatment Pricing
What a cycle costs, broken down clearly so you can plan before you travel.
Comprehensive IVF/ICSI Cycle
€ 3,200
Core IVF/ICSI cycle services at Draksoy IVF.
Included Services
- Ultrasound examinations during stimulation
- Oocyte retrieval (Egg collection)
- Full Anesthesia (sedation) during retrieval
- ICSI (Intra-Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection)
- Serology baseline blood tests
- Embryo transfer procedure
- Medical result consultations
- Multilingual coordination support
Not Included in the Price
- PGT-A genetic testing per embryo (€350)
- PGT-M genetic testing (Personalized estimate required)
- Stimulation and post-transfer medications (€1,200 - €1,600)
- Embryo vitrification (freezing) and storage (€650)
- Sperm freezing and storage (€750)
- Testicular Sperm Extraction (TESE / micro-TESE) (€2,200)
- Time-Lapse incubator (Embryoscope)
- Embryo Glue
- Flights, accommodation and airport transfers (the team can help coordinate these)
Clinical Note: You can purchase your medications in your home country with a prescription provided by our clinic. In compliance with international health tourism regulations (ST-1008), these prices are specifically for international patients.
Who Answers Your Messages
Berna and Sameh answer your messages, book your appointments and arrange airport transfers. They pass your medical questions to Dr. Aksoy.
Berna French & English-Speaking Coordinator
Berna grew up speaking French. She works with French- and English-speaking patients from the first message until they fly home.
Sameh Arabic & English-Speaking Coordinator
Sameh is a native Arabic speaker and also speaks English. He works with patients from the Middle East and North Africa.
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The Practice in Nişantaşı
The clinic is inside Lotus Nişantaşı, a quiet medical building in one of Istanbul's most walkable neighbourhoods. It is a small practice, so you see the same few people at each visit.
IVF in Turkey
International patients comparing IVF clinics or an IVF centre in Turkey need more than a price list: licensing, laboratory standards, legal eligibility, and a realistic stay in Istanbul. Our full guide covers Turkish IVF for patients travelling from abroad.
Learn more — IVF clinics in Turkey — patient guideWhat IVF Costs
The cost depends on your protocol. Before you travel we send a written quote that lists what is included and what is charged separately, such as some medication or embryo freezing.
Learn more — IVF cost in Istanbul — pricing guideVisa & Employer Letter Support
As an ST-1008 authorized center under HealthTürkiye, we generate an official authorization code and write a formal letter to the consulate on your behalf. With this letter and the required documents—listed on your consulate's website—you can apply for a medical visa. We can also provide an official medical letter for your employer to support a leave request.
Learn more — Learn more about Health Visa for Turkey
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Dr. Aksoy on Debated IVF Questions
Short pieces in which Dr. Aksoy explains where he stands on debated IVF techniques and difficult clinical situations.
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Ovarian PRP & Rejuvenation: Anti-Aging Miracle or Experimental Hope?
Dr. Senai Aksoy's personal perspective on ovarian PRP and exosome therapies — examining biological aging limits and 30 years of clinical observations.
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A Note on PGT-A Genetic Screening: When Does It Help, When Is It Marketed?
Dr. Senai Aksoy's personal perspective on PGT-A genetic screening in IVF — distinguishing true clinical indication from technology marketing.
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