Fertility Blog

In recent years, science has recognised the microbiome as an important factor for health. Especially in connection with fertility, the microbiome is increasingly becoming the focus of research. But how exactly do the trillions of microorganisms influence our desire to have children? A complex ecosystemOur body is colonised by a variety of microorganisms that play […]

Many women have the same experience: once a month they need to grit their teeth to get through the day despite severe pain - after all, isn’t it the case that period pain is normal and is no reason to become worried? However, in Endometriosis Awareness Month, we would like to make it clear that […]

A healthy body and a relaxed mind are the best basis for a pregnancy. Who hasn't experienced it - tension hits the stomach or robs you of sleep. Without question, the psyche has a major influence on our physical well-being. Stress is the biggest enemy, especially when trying to conceive, and prevents us from getting […]

Confidence in a happy future:Dobl, 31.10.2024 - To mark the 25th anniversary, LR Dr Karlheinz Kornhäusl visited Prim. Priv.-Doz. Dr Michael Schenk and Claudia Schenk-Hauschka, the directors of the Kinderwunsch Institut. During a tour of the institute, they spoke about the developments and challenges in preventive healthcare. As a training centre with its own in-house […]

It was our own unfulfilled desire for a child which inspired my wife and I 25 years ago to establish the Kinderwunsch Institut. As we did not feel well looked after by the treating physicians at that time, we set great store from the outset in creating a welcoming atmosphere for our patients in order […]

As a certified egg & sperm bank, we are seeing that sperm donation, egg freezing and egg sharing are becoming increasingly important. Many donors are patients who learn about the options as part of their own treatment and use the opportunity to fulfil other families' dream of having a child. This is because they know […]

Cryotransfer is an established method of fertility treatment that offers a higher chance of success. Embryos are frozen at extremely low temperatures - i.e. cryopreserved - without impairing their quality, as the metabolism of the cells is almost completely halted. After careful thawing, the embryos are transferred into the woman's uterus using a thin catheter […]

The microbiome is the totality of microorganisms in and on our bodies. It is omnipresent and actually plays an essential role in numerous areas of life such as nutrition, health, hygiene and personal care. Did you know that the microbiome even helps to identify people in forensics and criminal research, as it is as unique […]