About Dakhno Institute of Reproductive Medicine
The Dakhno Institute of Reproductive Medicine (Instytut Reproduktyvnoyi Medytsyny Dakhno, IRM Dakhno) is a Kyiv fertility center founded by Fedir Vlasovych Dakhno, one of the founding figures of Ukrainian reproductive medicine. Its predecessor, the Dakhno Laboratory, opened in 1992 as one of Kyiv’s first private assisted-reproduction clinics, and in 1994 it grew into the Institute of Reproductive Medicine, giving the clinic more than 30 years of continuous practice.
The institute has a record of national firsts: a Ukrainian team led by Professor Dakhno completed the country’s first in-vitro fertilization experiment in 1984; the first Ukrainian IVF baby was born in 1991; the first intra-abdominal insemination (DIPI) birth followed in 1993; Ukraine’s first successful donor-egg IVF for a woman without ovaries was achieved in 1995; ICSI was introduced in 1997; and a six-month frozen embryo transfer succeeded in 2003. According to the institute’s own 2026 materials, it supports the birth of more than 500 babies each year and reports embryology outcomes in line with leading European fertility centers (clinic-reported figures; no age-specific rates are published).
The clinic operates a full departmental structure — reproductive medicine, embryology, an outpatient women’s clinic, surgical gynecology and an in-house cryobank — so diagnosis, treatment and pregnancy care happen under one roof.
Accreditations & Awards
- Ministry of Health of Ukraine medical licence — МОЗ АГ598678, held by legal entity PJSC “IRM”, displayed site-wide on the official website
- Pioneer milestones — first IVF experiment (1984), first IVF birth (1991), first DIPI birth (1993), first donor-egg IVF (1995) and first frozen-embryo transfer (2003) in Ukraine
- International society membership — the clinic’s physicians are members of ESHRE, ASRM and UARM, reflecting alignment with European and US reproductive-medicine standards
- Consistently high patient ratings — 4.8/5 from 594 Google reviews (as of 2026-08-24)
Why Choose Dakhno Institute of Reproductive Medicine
- A founding name in Ukrainian IVF: Established by Professor Fedir Dakhno, whose team delivered many of Ukraine’s first ART milestones, the institute has been at the centre of the country’s reproductive medicine for over 30 years
- European-standard embryology: ICSI, IMSI (morphological sperm selection at up to 6,300x magnification), PICSI, laser-assisted hatching and vitrification are performed in an in-house laboratory
- Own cryobank with redundant safety: an independent power supply and 24-hour monitoring protect frozen eggs, sperm and embryos
- Complete, coordinated pathway: reproductive medicine, embryology, gynecology, andrology, genetics and pregnancy management in one institution, so patients do not move between providers
- Personalized protocols: natural-cycle IVF (no hormones), mild stimulation and conventional stimulation are all offered and matched to each patient’s history and ovarian reserve
- Donor and surrogacy programs: a large in-house donor database with phenotype and blood-group matching, plus legally supported gestational surrogacy
IVF & Fertility Services
- IVF (In Vitro Fertilization) — conventional, natural-cycle and mild-stimulation programs
- ICSI / IMSI / PICSI — from standard micromanipulation to morphologically and physiologically selected sperm injection
- PGT / PGD (Preimplantation Genetic Testing) — for recurrent miscarriage, chromosomal abnormalities and repeated IVF failure
- Laser-assisted hatching and blastocyst culture
- Egg, sperm and embryo cryopreservation (vitrification) in the in-house cryobank
- Donor egg, donor sperm and donor embryo programs with anonymous or known donors and phenotype matching
- Gestational surrogacy programs (legal in Ukraine)
- Surgical sperm retrieval — TESA, TESE and micro-TESE for severe male factor infertility
- Genetics services — karyotyping, carrier screening, HLA compatibility testing and NIPT
- IUI (Intrauterine Insemination)
- Fertility preservation before cancer treatment or for patients delaying parenthood
- Full gynecology, endocrinology and pregnancy-management services, including 4D ultrasound screening
Fees & Packages
The institute offers IVF programs with medication packages, noting that prepaid packages are more economical and that medications are sourced through its own pharmacy channel to guarantee authenticity and correct storage (source: Dakhno Institute official website, 2026). Surrogacy program pricing covers diagnostics, the IVF protocol and medications, surrogate travel and accommodation, pregnancy medical support, delivery (vaginal or caesarean) and legal procedures. Exact figures in Ukrainian hryvnia or USD are not published on the collected pages; international patients should request an itemized written quote in USD before travel.
Patient Journey
- Online or phone consultation: Contact the clinic to share basic medical history for a preliminary assessment
- First visit: Reproductive and gynecological examination with hormone testing, AMH and ultrasound
- Couple infertility assessment: Systematic evaluation of both partners — semen analysis, hormonal panel, ultrasound and genetic testing as indicated
- Personalized treatment plan: The physician selects a natural-cycle, mild-stimulation or conventional protocol based on history and individual features
- IVF cycle: Ovarian stimulation, egg retrieval, fertilization (IVF/ICSI/IMSI), embryo culture, PGT if needed, and embryo transfer
- Freezing or frozen transfer: Egg/embryo cryopreservation and thawed transfer where appropriate
- Pregnancy management: Early monitoring after transfer and full pregnancy follow-up, including 4D ultrasound screening
Local Legal Framework
Ukrainian law expressly permits assisted reproductive technologies, including IVF, ICSI, IUI and PGT. Gestational surrogacy is legal in Ukraine and sits within a defined statutory framework. The main instruments are Order No. 787 of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine (“On Approval of the Procedure for the Application of Assisted Reproductive Technologies in Ukraine”), which sets the clinical rules for ART, and Article 123 of the Family Code of Ukraine, which establishes the legal parentage of children born through artificial insemination and embryo transfer and confirms the intended parents as the legal parents of a child born via surrogacy. Regarding ownership of biological material, eggs and sperm belong to the individual, while embryos are the joint property of the married couple. Surrogacy requires a qualifying medical indication (such as absence of the uterus, uterine anomalies, health conditions preventing pregnancy or repeated IVF failure), and a surrogate must be a woman aged 18-35, in good physical and mental health, with at least one healthy child of her own and written consent from her husband. Patients should verify current requirements and any wartime-related administrative measures directly with the clinic and the relevant Ukrainian authorities before treatment.
Location
- Address: 1 Zagorivska Street, Kyiv 02000, Ukraine
- Phone: 0 800 50 73 73
