For women who dream of becoming mothers but experience recurrent IVF failures due to low egg quality or advanced age, Cytoplasm (Mitochondria) Transfer is one of the most exciting innovations medicine offers. Op. Dr. Emine Efendi successfully performs this method, which supports your eggs at the cellular level using Cyprus’s modern laboratory infrastructure.
What is Cytoplasm (Mitochondria) Transfer?
Mitochondria, the powerhouses of the cell, are vital for egg fertilization and healthy embryo development. As age progresses or in some metabolic problems, these energy stores in the egg cell decrease or lose their function. Cytoplasm Transfer is the transfer of the energy-rich cytoplasm (and the healthy mitochondria within it) from an egg taken from a young and healthy donor to the expectant mother’s egg. In this way, the expectant mother’s own genetic material is supported by the energy of a young cell.
Who is Cytoplasm Transfer Suitable For?
This method is recommended for those who “want to have their own genetic children” but face the barrier of egg quality:
Advanced Maternal Age: Women over 35-40 years old whose egg reserve and quality have started to decline.
Recurrent Embryo Development Issues: Couples whose embryos stop developing after a certain day.
Low Egg Quality: Patients with low fertilization success even if the egg count is sufficient.
Hereditary Mitochondrial Diseases: For the prevention of certain rare intracellular energy diseases.
How is Cytoplasm Transfer Performed in Cyprus?
The procedure requires highly sensitive micro-manipulation techniques:
Donor Selection: A healthy, young egg donor with proven fertility is selected.
Egg Collection: Eggs from the expectant mother and the donor are collected on the same day.
Microinjection: A small amount of cytoplasm and healthy mitochondria taken from the donor egg are transferred to the expectant mother’s egg.
Fertilization: This energy-boosted egg is fertilized with the father’s sperm, and embryo development begins.
What is the Difference Between Cytoplasm Transfer and Egg Donation?
The most fundamental difference is genetic heritage.
In Egg Donation: The baby carries the genetic characteristics of the donor entirely.
In Cytoplasm Transfer: The baby’s nuclear DNA (all physical and characteristic traits) comes directly from the expectant parents. Only the cell’s energy motors (mitochondria) are borrowed from the donor.
Cytoplasm Transfer Success Rates in Cyprus
Cytoplasm transfer can increase the chance of a patient with a 5-10% chance of pregnancy with her own eggs to levels of 30-40% through the success of the technology used. The laboratory processes carried out meticulously by Op. Dr. Emine Efendi significantly increase embryo attachment rates and the chance of a healthy birth.
What are the Advantages of This Treatment?
Preservation of Genetic Bond: It allows the mother to have a child with her own genetic structure.
Cellular Rejuvenation: Compensates for cell damage due to aging with mitochondrial supplementation.
Higher Quality Embryos: High-energy eggs divide more easily and reach the blastocyst stage (day 5) more healthily.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About Cytoplasm & Mitochondria Transfer
When performed by experienced embryologists, the risk of damage to the egg is extremely low. It is a medically safe "cellular supplement" method.
No. The main genetic codes that determine the baby's physical characteristics are hidden in the nuclear DNA of the mother and father. Only intracellular fluid and energy organelles are taken from the donor.
After the preparation phase, staying in Cyprus for about 7-10 days is sufficient for egg collection and transfer procedures.
No. As this procedure requires a very high level of laboratory equipment and micro-manipulation skills, it is only offered in the most well-equipped centers of Cyprus under the coordination of Op. Dr. Emine Efendi.
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