Center of Reproductive Medicine “Embrions”

The Center of Reproductive Medicine “Embrions” has been helping families grow since 1997. For more than 29 years, the clinic has supported couples and individuals on their journey to parenthood.

Embrions was founded by Dr Gints Treijs, a pioneer of reproductive medicine in Latvia. Thirty years ago, he performed the country’s first ICSI procedure, introducing a new era of fertility treatment. Today, ICSI is one of the most widely used assisted reproductive technologies worldwide — and Embrions has been part of its development from the very beginning.

In 2025, the clinic entered a new chapter under the leadership of Dr Zane Vītiņa, one of Europe’s respected IVF specialists. She has received official recognition from the Ministry of Health for her contribution to reproductive medicine and demographic development.

By combining decades of clinical experience with modern reproductive technologies, the team at Embrions is able to treat both straightforward and complex infertility cases.

Who Can Access Treatment at Embrions

Embrions offers IVF treatment to a broad range of patients, including:

• Women up to 55 years of age
• Single women
• Lesbian couples
• HIV-positive men and women (with a certificate from an infectious disease specialist)
• HBV- or HCV-positive men and women (with a certificate from an infectious disease specialist)
• Gender selection for medical reasons

Each case is assessed individually, with medical safety and legal regulations taken into account.

Privacy and Clinic Environment

Embrions operates in its own private three-floor building, ensuring discretion and a controlled medical environment.

• The day hospital and operating unit are located on the first floor.
• Doctors’ consultation rooms are situated on the third floor.
• The building is accessible for patients with mobility impairments.

The waiting areas are arranged to provide individual space and privacy. The interior is light and modern, featuring artwork by Latvian artists. The atmosphere is calm and professional, designed to help you feel comfortable during what is often an emotionally demanding process.

Medical Team at “Embrions”

Embrions brings together an experienced multidisciplinary team of reproductive specialists, gynecologists, embryologists, endocrinologists, urologists, and surgical staff. The clinic performs IVF, ICSI, fertility preservation procedures, and advanced gynecological surgeries within its modern day hospital unit.

As shown in the Success Rates section below, the clinic achieves consistently high egg donation success rates, well above the European average. A key factor behind these results is the strength of its embryology department. Beyond the IVF protocol itself, the expertise and precision of embryologists play a crucial role in treatment outcomes.

The Head of Embryology, Dr Vineta Aukone, also leads the Tissue and Cell Center. She is an ESHRE-certified Senior Embryologist and Certified Laboratory Physician with 18 years of experience. Her leadership ensures the highest laboratory standards and optimal embryo care.

Male infertility receives the same level of attention as female infertility. Care is led by Dr Andris Ābele, a urologist and andrologist certified by the European Academy of Andrology, who also performs specialized surgical procedures for men. The clinic offers advanced sperm diagnostics, including a comprehensive sperm analysis package (spermogram, MAR test, HBA test, DNA fragmentation, and oxidative stress assessment). For international patients, testing is organized efficiently to support timely treatment planning.

Endocrinology is another essential pillar of care at “Embrions”. Hormonal balance directly affects ovarian stimulation, egg quality, sperm production, implantation, and overall IVF success. The clinic collaborates with experienced infertility-focused endocrinologists, including Dr Eva Barkāne and Dr Sabīne Upmale-Engela, ensuring that hormonal factors are carefully evaluated and managed as part of a fully integrated treatment approach.

Detailed information about each specialist — including qualifications, experience, and languages spoken — is available below in the clinic profile.

IVF, Egg Donation and Embryo Donation at “Embrions”

Center of Reproductive Medicine “Embrions” offers a full range of assisted reproduction treatments, from IVF with your own eggs to donor programs and advanced laboratory techniques.

IVF with Own Eggs

Women who wish to conceive using their own eggs can undergo IVF treatment supported by additional procedures designed to improve ovarian response and implantation outcomes. Available options include:

• Endometrial restoration procedure (PRF) – €450. PRF (Platelet-Rich Fibrin) is used to support the endometrium (uterine lining). It may help improve endometrial thickness and receptivity in women with thin lining or repeated implantation failure.
• Ovarian follicular apparatus restoration procedure (PRF) – €980. This procedure aims to stimulate ovarian tissue using platelet-rich fibrin. It is considered in cases of low ovarian reserve or reduced ovarian response. The goal is to support follicular activity and potentially improve egg quality or quantity in selected patients.
• Oocyte activation. Recommended particularly for women of advanced reproductive age or couples with previous fertilization failure. Oocyte activation may help improve fertilization rates in cases where standard IVF or ICSI resulted in poor embryo development.
• Embryo culture or thawing in SAGE 1-Step™ GM-CSF medium. This specialised culture medium is often recommended in cases of repeated implantation failure. GM-CSF may support embryo development and improve implantation potential.
• Growbaby – Women’s/Expectant Mothers’ Genetic Test.
• UTIMPRO Test – Uterine Immune Profile Test with Personalized Therapy Recommendations.
• PGT-A Syndrome Screen, PGT-A, PGT-A Complete, PGT-SR, PGT-M.

Egg Donation

Center of Reproductive Medicine “Embrions” offers fresh donor egg programs with synchronised cycles and frozen donor eggs cycles. In a synchronised cycle, the donor and recipient cycles are coordinated so that embryo transfer can take place in the same treatment cycle. The cost is calculated individually for each patient, according to their specific situation. You can see some example packages and pricing below.

For women who wish to combine their own eggs with donor eggs within the same cycle, Tandem IVF treatment is available. This option allows patients to increase their chances of success by fertilising both their own eggs and donor eggs simultaneously.

Double Donation and Embryo Donation

For couples who are unable to use their own eggs and sperm, “Embrions” offers embryo donation and double donation programs.

• Embryo donation. The clinic provides ready frozen embryos created by other patients who have met strict medical and screening criteria to become donors. These embryos are available for transfer without the need to match separate egg and sperm donors.
• Double donation (donor eggs+donor sperm). In double donation, both the egg and sperm come from screened donors. This option is recommended when both partners face significant fertility challenges or genetic risks. The clinic manages donor selection, medical screening, fertilisation, and embryo transfer according to Latvian regulations.
• PGT-A tested embryo donation. The clinic provides frozen donor embryos that have been screened using PGT-A to check for chromosomal abnormalities before transfer.

All donor programs follow legal and medical guidelines, with careful screening and safety standards.

Treatment and Day Care Unit

Embrions offers a fully equipped day hospital with six beds and a modern operating room. The clinic performs a wide range of diagnostic and surgical procedures, including:

• Diagnostic laparoscopy
• Laparoscopic treatment of endometriosis
• Ovarian drilling
• Salpingectomy and tubal procedures
• Laparoscopic myomectomy
• Diagnostic and operative hysteroscopy
• Removal of uterine polyps and fibroids
• Mini-hysteroscopy with gentle analgesia
• Cervical procedures and other gynecological surgeries

All procedures are performed using modern equipment and minimally invasive techniques whenever possible.

Center of Reproductive Medicine “Embrions” Google Reviews

Very good clinic! Many thanks to my doctor Zane Vītiņa, who is able to solve any problem, answers messages even on weekends and delve into any situation. This is a doctor with a capital letter. Also, the most capable and successful doctors in the field of IVF currently work in this clinic. Very kind and responsive staff also in the inpatient department. I recommend this clinic! ☺️

Reviewed by Liva

Dr Gints Treijs can really be compared to Dr House. A peculiar humor, but a great doctor who delve into the problem, the team is also professional. I definitely recommend this clinic! Thank you!⭐️

Reviewed by Katrina Vilka

The clinic is tidy, modern, and equipped with the latest technology. The staff are friendly and professional. I had a procedure done and was very pleased with the care I received. Special thanks to nurse Kristīne and Dr Levenšteins for their professionalism and kindness. Inga, the exceptionally friendly, multilingual receptionist who made a wonderful impression. Baiba is also no longer part of the team. My personal experience was very positive.☺️

Reviewed by Matilde Mendes dos Santos