Fertility Blog
As International Awareness Month, September is all about PCOS. PCOS stands for âpolycystic ovary syndromeâ. Other names for it are PCO syndrome or Stein-Leventhal syndrome, hyperandrogenic chronic anovulation or functional ovarian hyperandrogenism. It is one of the most common hormonal disorders, affecting around 8-12% of women of childbearing age. Nevertheless, diagnosis is often delayed, especially […]
22. September 2025
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14. August 2025
When the desire to have children is not fulfilled, many people ask themselves: âIs it simply fate?â But what if modern medicine can do more today than we long thought possible? Replaces chance with choice Biotechnological therapy methods are also opening up new opportunities in genetic diagnostics. One such opportunity is pre-implantation diagnostics, a procedure […]
15. July 2025
When human health meets cutting-edge science, new opportunities arise on the path to the desired child. That is why it is essential for us at the Kinderwunsch Institut to always remain at the cutting edge of research and technology - this is the only way we can guarantee you the best possible care. In addition […]
10. April 2025
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 […]
27. March 2025
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, isnât 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 […]
17. March 2025
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 […]
14. November 2024
Confidence in a happy future:Dobl, 31.10.2024 - To mark the 25th anniversary, LR Dr Karlheinz KornhĂ€usl 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 […]
12. September 2024
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 […]
2. September 2024
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 […]
30. July 2024
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 […]
