Lead Consultant
DR. ALEX ALDAPE
An independent Fertility Doctor. I offer consultations and treatments for patients all around the world. My approach is patient-centered, which means I empower my patients to take an active role in their journey towards success.
My practice is known for its down-to-earth and easy-to-work-with approach. I specialize in low AMH, poor IVF response, PCOS, and POSEIDON strategies.
ABOUT ME
I've been working for over 14 years in Reproductive Medicine. An active member of the Spanish Fertility Society (SEF) and the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM). Before arriving in Ireland, I trained at Vall d'Hebron University Hospital and worked in Barcelona at Institut Marquès. While working for Institut Marques I was responsible for the pharmacy and co-responsible for the national and international donor programmes achieving great success rates (over 50%) with high-complexity techniques (IVF, ICSI, PGTA) and Egg donation cycles.
In 2017 I moved to Ireland and started as Clinical Director of SIMS IVF Cork. I have promoted the Egg donation programme without travelling abroad with a pregnancy rate over 60%. Also developed a new program for low ovarian reserve patients following the POSEIDON group classification and was the pioneer in Ireland performing DuoStim protocols.
In 2020 I was the Medical Director and Responsible Person of Repromed Galway not only achieving great success rates with low and high complexity techniques but also I was able to optimise the time-to-treatment KPI and improve the success rate of fresh and frozen embryo transfers. I also lead the transition from paper files to a “paper-free clinic”.
In 2022 started in SIMS IVF as Clinical Director then Group Medical Director since April 2023, achieving great leadership and engagement with the medical team working in standardising the medical practices across the 6 clinics/locations of the organisation.
MY EXPERTISE
Treating Low AMH Patients
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By far, the most challenging patients in IVF/ICSI/PGTA cycles. There are no standard treatments/ protocols that can help everybody, a comprehensive approach to understanding previous attempts, medications and outcomes is vital to design an IVF/ICSI/PGTA protocol that can produce the desired result: Healthy baby at home!
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Understanding the limitations of the techniques is also crucial not only for managing expectations but also to define the strategy and prioritise resources (physical, psychological, emotional and financial costs)
Treating Patients With Low Prognosis
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Based on POSEIDON stratification of patients with poor prognosis, I select the best strategy to maximise your chances of success.
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Definitions such as hypo response/suboptimal response to gonadotropins, and ovarian sensitivity are frequently missed which leads to patients having multiple cycles with no changes or inadequate adjustments which compromise their outcome.
Treating Patients With PCOS
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PCOS is very prevalent in Ireland (Approximately 20% of women of childbearing age) and a very common cause of infertility. Understanding the physiopathology of PCOS is the only way of providing a good treatment. Preparation for treatment is key to access good quality gametes (eggs) and therefore maximise chances of success.