MEDSPA (8)
Infertility Clinic, Bulgaria

Hi folks,              I am a female living in the Uk, in Northern Ireland. I am in a same sex partnership and in my late
thirties. I wanted a child before I was too old to try, and I obviously needed treatment with donor sperm. I had my partner's 100%
backing so I priced treatments in the UK. The prices were so expensive I decided to look abroad. I had been to Bulgaria and to Sofia
before so I contacted the Nadezhda clinic in Sofia, Bulgaria through Medspa and received an email quickly back from Iva. Iva works for
Medspa and is Bulgarian but speaks fluent English. Iva answered all our questions and provided a wealth of information to me. Due to my
age, I looked at IVF treatment but decided on IUI treatment stimulated by hormones, as I was  otherwise healthy. I was given a choice
of donors so I picked one I thought was suitable. I booked time off work, for stimulated treatment is about 10 days, 3 or 4 I think, if
not stimulated. I booked flights, Ryanair and Easyjet fly to Bulgaria and there are other cheap flights if you're prepared to stop over.
My partner and I flew from Dublin. Assisted by Iva, I booked a suitable hotel close to the clinic. When my partner and I arrived in
Bulgaria, I was met by Julia, Iva's colleague who took us to our hotel. Each day that we attended the clinic, we were lifted by and
accompanied by Iva, Julia or Sissi, really lovely ladies who all speak fluent English and who together run Medspa. I met the fertility
doctor, Doctor Stamenov who again spoke fluent English and was very friendly. The clinic was clean and very popular, and the only reason
I have given 4 out of 5 stars is because very soon Dr Stamenov will be working from a brand new private clinic which will be much bigger
and even more modern. I was monitored closely and got inseminated after 6 days. Two weeks later, at home, I tested, and I'm pregnant
from my first try. I knew the clients of Doctor Stamenov thought very highly of him and now I know why. He clearly is a genius at his
job. I went to Bulgaria with nothing but hope and have come back with a baby and three new friends in Iva, Sissi and Julia and of course
Doctor Stamenov, who I will be forever grateful to. I can't recommend it enough... :)
 

Reviewer: Username: Proud to be Pregnant Age: 35-44 Location: Northern Ireland, Uk Gender: female Operation or treatment: Fertility treatment

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I'm single and have been trying to conceive for nearly 3 years with a sperm donor. Here in Manchester I've had no huge problems getting
fertility tests as a single, apart from the long wait for appointments, even with priority treatment because of my age. I was not
eligible for IVF because you have to be in a relationship, and also because of my age (now 41). In the end I went to a wonderful
clinic in Bulgaria in December, met a wonderful specialist and a human - Dr Stamenov / thanks to a wonderful women - Iva - a case
manager in Medspa/. Unfortunately it didn't work from the first time and I'm still licking my wounds but the clinic was fantastic.
If I'd known about them before I don't think I'd have bothered wasting so much time waiting for tests here. I'm now thinking about
another try in June. Ann
 

Reviewer: Username: Ann Age: 35-44 Location: Manchester Gender: female Operation or treatment:

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Having tried to conceive naturally for several years without success and being ineligible for IVF treatment in the UK, I decided to
research IVF in Bulgaria. The decision to go abroad for treatment can be intimidating, but from my very first contact with Iva from
Medspa, she was highly professional yet friendly, and completely put me at my ease. Throughout my stay in Bulgaria, the whole Medspa
team were very supportive, helping me with all sorts of practicalities, and just being there for me. I was alone in Bulgaria for most of
my treatment and their support and friendship helped keep me sane! At Nadezhda clinic, Dr Stamenov was always encouraging yet
realistic, and was happy to answer any of my questions. It was very important to me to feel safe throughout the process, and with him I
couldn't have felt safer. He is dedicated to his work and this really shows in the quality of care he provides. His team of nurses were
lovely – even when we couldn't communicate in words I always felt reassured by them. Iva, Julia, or Sisi from Medspa accompanied me to
all my appointments, providing translation and good company. The clinic was spotlessly clean and well equipped. I would not hesitate to
recommend Medspa and Nadezhda clinic. Strange to say I actually enjoyed the treatment, and this was almost entirely due to the quality
of care I received. I was always fully informed about my progress, everything was explained clearly to me, and I received comprehensive
documentation detailing my treatment. Unfortunately it was not successful for me, which is why I only give 4 stars for value for
money. I would be happy to chat about Medspa, Nadezhda, and Bulgaria to anyone considering this step. The Medspa team will pass on my
contact details. Go for it - you won't regret it!
 

Reviewer: Username: Sarah Age: 35-44 Location: Cornwall UK Gender: female Operation or treatment: IVF

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I went to Bulgaria in December 20122, I was so nervous going it to meet my dentist – a person I knew only by exchange e-mails with
Julie – the case manager from MEDSPA . When I arrived on the airport the surprise was quite nice – Julie was very friendly and well
informed as well as a real professional. She drive me to the hotel, and then directly to the clinic where I met Dr Tsolov. When I met
him my fears went away. He spoke excellent English and went through every detail what work he was going to do. After a week – I
received a totally new smile and lots of nice impressions from Sofia – a live and interesting city . And I saved a lot of money,
thanks to the excellent offer I received from MEDSPA /4 impalnts for only 2700 GBP included the accommodation, the transportation, spa
day/ and many tips from the Julie.
 

Reviewer: Username: harvey Age: 55 yrs and above Location: LONDON, UK Gender: male Operation or treatment: dental implants

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I just wanted too share with you my excellent ski vacation, combined with a new smile. The wonderful July from MEDSPA meet me at the
Sofia airporta and drive me to the Dental Studio, where Dr Tsolov gave me a new confidence. I received a new smile:) Thank you July -
for your kind care during my stay in Sofia and in Borovets /where I had wonderful skiing/ . Medspa gave me very useful tipps and I even
save money for one more skiing at the end of March.
 

Reviewer: Username: Natali Age: 45-54 Location: Ireland Gender: female Operation or treatment: implantology

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I would like to share briefly mu personal; experience from the medical teratment I recently had in Bulgaria. A business partner of mine,
already acquainted with my personal problems / I was trying to have a baby for more than 3 years/ from Sofia reccommended me a clinic
in Sofia - Nadezhda Clinic and DR Georgi Stamenov - the Head of the clinic - as a very human and proffesional doctor in the fertility
fileled. I tried to find in internet more info about the clinic and saw in the web site of medspa.bg a detail information in english
about the possibilities of the IVF treatments in Nadezhda clinic. The key manager form Medspa - July was very detail and patiend and
after a month period with e-mails I received the appointment. with Dr Stamenov. He was so calm and explained me in a detail his plann
how he see the situation, what is the problem according to hiim and he propose me a personal plan for an action. One of the fact that
impressed me very much was his opinion that till now the stimulations I had in other clinic /I had two unsuccesful IVF treatment
already/ had spared my organizm and he offerd me more intensive stimulations. After a period of stimulations and after choosing he
correct donor /man/ I am pregnant and after a month I`ll become a mother of a wonderful creature. The pregnancy is observed from my
personal gynecologist. Special thanks about the care of July from Medspa, who assist me with her auto every day to the clinic and was in
with me. Have a success to all of you!
 

Reviewer: Username: gloria Age: 35-44 Location: Bucarest Gender: female Operation or treatment: IVF treatment

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I had been trying to conceive for 3 year when I was diagnosed with PCOS. My period is irregular, but I never guessed PCOS was the
problem as I am quite fit. I have tried 5 Clomid/IUI cycles where I ovulated but with no success. I did my first IVF in 2009, but
unfortunately overstimulated; abdominal pain and bloating was quite bad. Last year I had my 2nd round of IVF. The procedure went
smoothly but I miscarried at about 7-8 wks because of an infection. In spring this year I ventured an IVF abroad ? a Bulgarian
friend of mine was successful at that clinic in Sofia. Both docs and nurses of Nadezhda clinic were very helpful and considerate, and
spoke English. Moreover their international service agency Medspa did a great job too. They were fast in responding my mails and
arranging my appointments at the clinic. They meet you at the airport, choose the right hotel for you and bring you to all visits at
Nadezhda clinic. No waiting and no stress. So everything clicked at the end and I got my BFP after two tests. Now I’m at week 25 and
I’m looking forward to having my healthy twins.
 

Reviewer: Username: Caroline B Age: 16-24 Location: th UK Gender: female Operation or treatment:

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After a difficult period trying to find "my doctor", the person to whome I could trust a 100% I had the chance to meet a nice lady from
MEDSPA. She was so kind and explained to me in a detail the pluses to become a patient of Dr Stamenov /a wonderful person and a real
man/. I appreciated the fact that she didn`t press me in my dessicion and soon with her full support I was in the clinic. Now I am a
happy mother of twins, after having IVF treatment in Nadezhda clinik - Sofia. Dr Stamenov is an outstanding personality and a great
specialist, with a brilliant memory for every one detail. You could fully trust him. You need just to follow the personal program he
reccommend during the way to the most wanted moment - the positive test:) The care of his team continue till the moment you need it.
 

Reviewer: Username: SESILE Age: 35-44 Location: Sofia, BG Gender: female Operation or treatment:

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