IVF Treatment Availability at Clayo Clinic
Clayo Clinic welcomes egg recipient patients up to the age of 49 (specifically, 48 years plus 365 days). IVF treatment is not available for single women or female same-sex couples through the ROPA method – ths is due to legal limitation in the Czech Republic. For patients who are HIV, HBV, or HCV positive—whether male or female—treatment may be possible following a detailed consultation.
Inside Clayo Clinic
Located on the third floor of a modern, accessible building in the centre of Prague, Clayo Clinic is designed with patient comfort and convenience in mind. An elevator ensures easy access for all, including those with limited mobility. The welcoming environment is complemented by supportive services such as acupuncture, physiotherapy, and personal coaching, helping to nurture both body and mind throughout your treatment journey.
The clinic features a fully equipped laboratory, two operating theatres, and a calming recovery area with six beds—providing a peaceful space for patients to rest after procedures. Safety and quality are top priorities at Clayo Clinic, which holds SUKL certification and ISO 9001:2016 accreditation.
About Clayo Clinic
Founded in 2023, by Dr. Daniel Hlinka, PhD, Clayo Clinic is a family-run, independent fertility centre built on decades of expertise. Dr. Hlinka, a pioneer in human embryology in the former Czechoslovakia, performed the country’s first ICSI fertilisation in 1993. Since then, his work has contributed to the birth of more than 5,000 children and shaped modern fertility practices across Europe.
As CEO, ESHRE Senior Embryologist, and Head of Laboratory, Dr. Hlinka continues to lead the clinic with a personal commitment to innovation and care. His techniques—including the development of Optim ICSI—have become widely adopted in leading IVF clinics and continue to advance success rates for patients.
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Dr. Daniel Hlinka, CEO, Clinic Owner, ESHRE Senior Embryologist, Head of Laboratory
Medical Team at Clayo Clinic
At Clayo Clinic, your path to becoming a parent is guided by Dr. Daniel Hlinka, a trailblazer in the field of embryology. As the founder, CEO, and Head of Laboratory, Dr. Hlinka plays an active role in each patient’s treatment. With his credentials as an ESHRE-certified Senior Embryologist, he personally oversees embryo development to maintain the clinic’s commitment to excellence and precision.
Advanced Embryo Monitoring with the Geri® Embryoscope
A key figure in Czech reproductive medicine, Dr. Hlinka made history in 1993 when he successfully carried out the first ICSI procedure in the country—an advanced method where a carefully selected sperm is injected directly into the egg. Building on this breakthrough, he later developed Optim ICSI, a unique technique that helps identify the optimal moment of egg maturity, significantly improving the chances of creating viable, high-quality embryos.
“More than two decades ago, I committed to fighting for every embryo—and that remains my mission today.” Dr. Daniel Hlinka
In 2010, Dr. Hlinka was among the first specialists worldwide to integrate Time-lapse System (TLS) monitoring into clinical practice. This innovation allows embryos to grow in a stable environment while being continuously observed. By capturing developmental milestones without disturbance, TLS offers deeper insights and supports more accurate embryo selection for better pregnancy outcomes.
A Personal IVF Success Story
Dr. Hlinka’s work later became personally meaningful. After facing his own fertility struggles, he and his wife Zuzana underwent ICSI treatment. In 2006, they welcomed their twins, Nikol and Samuel—an experience that deepened their empathy and passion for helping others achieve the dream of parenthood.
Dr Hlinka and his wife, Zuzana, with one of their IVF twins, Samuel
At Clayo Clinic in Prague, patients are supported by a close-knit team of three experienced physicians and six expert embryologists, including Dr. Hlinka himself. The clinic holds ESHRE accreditation, reflecting its adherence to the highest European standards in reproductive care.
Assisted Reproduction Specialists at Clayo Clinic
Dr. Radka Jarošová is the Head Physician at the clinic, bringing with her more than two decades of hands-on experience in fertility treatment. A graduate of the First Faculty of Medicine at Charles University in Prague, she earned her certification in gynaecology and obstetrics in 2004 and later specialised in reproductive medicine in 2010.
Over the years, Dr. Jarošová has led medical teams at some of the Czech Republic’s top fertility centres, including Gennet and Pronatal. Her work has supported thousands of patients on their path to parenthood. She is also actively involved in research and has contributed to numerous scientific publications in the field of reproductive health.
Patients appreciate Dr. Jarošová not only for her medical knowledge but also for her warm, empathetic approach and clear communication. She speaks fluent Czech and English, making international patients feel well-understood and supported.
Supporting Dr. Radka Jarošová at the clinic are two experienced IVF specialists, Dr. Martin Hrehorčák and Dr. Jan Šulc. Dr. Hrehorčák brings over 20 years of international experience, including leadership at a London fertility center and a strong emphasis on compassionate, judgment-free care. He’s known for his dedication to helping all patients, regardless of background or circumstances.
Dr. Jan Šulc devoted almost his entire professional life to the treatment of infertility.
Dr. Šulc is a pioneer of private reproductive medicine in post-revolutionary Czechoslovakia and co-founder of the GEST Reproductive Medicine Center. Though now retired, he continues to contribute his deep expertise.
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Patient Care at Clayo Clinic
Clayo Clinic is known for its welcoming environment and personalised care. International patients are in good hands, with a dedicated team of IVF coordinators and multilingual staff who help bridge any language gaps. In addition to English and Czech, the team also speaks German, Russian, Croatian, and Serbian.
From your initial consultation to the end of your treatment, you’ll have a personal coordinator by your side—ready to answer questions, explain procedures, and make sure you feel confident and cared for. The team’s goal is to provide a supportive, family-like atmosphere while helping you build a family of your own.
Clayo Clinic Treatment Options
The following treatments are available at the clinic:
- IVF with own eggs
- Optim ICSI
- Egg donation
- Donor sperm
- Sperm/Egg freezing
- Embryo freezing
- Sanakin®—an advanced regenerative treatment.
Clayo Clinic offers a comprehensive range of cutting-edge diagnostics and lab technologies, including Hybrid PGT-A (preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy), EmbryoScope time-lapse imaging, assisted hatching, and EmbryoGlue to support embryo implantation. For male factor infertility, the clinic utilises a wide array of sperm retrieval and selection techniques such as MESA, TESE, LAISS, MACS, MFSS, LAZT, Microchip, and Swim-out, alongside sperm DNA fragmentation testing.
In addition to PRP therapy, Clayo Clinic also provides Sanakin®—an advanced regenerative treatment derived entirely from the patient’s own blood. This cytokine-rich serum (ACRS) is packed with anti-inflammatory cytokines and growth factors, which help reduce inflammation and support tissue regeneration. Particularly beneficial for restoring reproductive health, Sanakin® offers a completely natural and safe way to enhance the chances of successful embryo implantation.
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Clayo Clinic explains: IVF Success in Your 40s
In this live session, host Clara Toombs interviews IVF Lab Director Dr. Daniel Hlinka from Clayo Clinic, focusing on how embryo banking can help increase pregnancy chances for women over 40 and low responders by collecting embryos over multiple IVF cycles before transfer. Together, they discuss who benefits most from embryo banking, how many embryos may be required, and the importance of cumulative success rates when planning the most effective treatment approach.
IVF Costs at Clayo Clinic
At Clayo Clinic, a medical consultation with a fertility specialist costs €200, which is later deducted from the total treatment price if you proceed.
IVF with Own Eggs
IVF treatment with your own eggs starts from €4,400. The clinic offers four packages to choose from. They are recommended when the ICSI method is chosen for fertilising your own oocytes.
- Basic – €4,000 – For couples of younger reproductive age with good initial exam results and a straightforward treatment outlook.
- Optimal – €4,600 – Also for younger couples expecting a smooth treatment, with additional features to support optimal outcomes.
- All-Inclusive – €5,050 – Designed for those seeking top-quality IVF care, using advanced laboratory techniques for the best possible results.
- Low Responders – €4,400 – Ideal for women aged 39+ or couples with less favourable initial test results, offering targeted care for more complex cases.
- Combination cycle – own eggs + donor eggs. The combination cycle uses both the patient’s own oocytes and donor eggs, offering a promising option for those with a low ovarian response who wish to try with their own genetics while ensuring backup with donor embryos. A 10% discount is applied to the selected egg donation package.
IVF with Donor Eggs
Packages with donor eggs are available from €4,900. The clinic offers three options:
- Basic – €4,900 – Includes 1 guaranteed viable embryo. If more are available, cryopreservation is included.
- Optimal – €6,600 – Guarantees 2 viable embryos, often more. Includes cryopreservation of all embryos.
- All-Inclusive – €7,900 –Guarantees 3 viable embryos, often more. Includes cryopreservation of all embryos and a third cycle free if no pregnancy occurs after two full IVF cycles.
The egg donation cycles include:
- initial consultation with a doctor,
- treatment plan in a your language,
- medication,
- stimulation of the donor and oocyte collection,
- spermogram,
- freezing of sperm + storage for one year,
- ICSI fertilization,
- embryo cultivation,
- embryo transfer using EchoTransfer catheter,
- blood sample for the exclusion of STDs (sexually transmitted diseases).
IVF packages at Clayo Clinic
Embryo donation is available from €2,500, and egg freezing is also offered at €2,500. Additional services include donor sperm for €500, sperm freezing for €300, EmbryoScope monitoring for €350, blastocyst culture at €250, PGT-A genetic testing (up to 4 embryos) from €2,800, embryo freezing with storage at €700, and Frozen Embryo Transfer (FET) starting at €1,000.
Use our IVF Cost Calculator to help work out costs. Or find out more about fertility treatment in the Czech Republic including laws and regulations.
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Thanks to Dr. Radka’s experience and empathy, she achieves a high success rate in treating her patients.
Clayo Clinic Success Rates
The success rates are based on 2024 data and performing 320 egg donation cycles and 210 IVF with own eggs cycles in 2024. The overall clinical pregnancy success rate for a single egg donation (excluding the consecutive cycles with frozen embryos or eggs) cycle per embryo transfer was 60%.
In 2024, the clinical pregnancy success rate for IVF using own eggs was 46%, which broken down into age groups was:
- women under 35 – 44%
- women aged 35-40 – 36%
- women over 40 – 20%.
The clinical pregnancy success rates for frozen embryos was 53% and for donor embryos – 67%.
Dr. Hlinka typically performs embryo transfers between Day 3 and Day 5 of embryo development, depending on individual treatment plans. The average number of embryos transferred in 2024 was 1.5 embryos per procedure. Therefore, in 2024, the clinic recorded a multiple birth rate of only 6%, including twins and higher-order multiples.
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Who Attends?
In 2024, Clayo Clinic welcomed patients from a diverse range of countries. The majority of patients, 50% came from the Czech Republic, followed by 30% from Serbia and Croatia. Additionally, 10% of patients travelled from Germany and Austria, and another 10% came from the United Kingdom.
Clayo Clinic Team welcomes international patients
From the Staff
At Clayo Clinic, our mission is clear: we’re not here to push repeated treatments — we’re here to help you start a family. We believe that every person, regardless of age, shape, or background, deserves compassionate, judgment-free care. Starting a family is a deeply personal decision, and our role is to support you with respect, expertise, and dedication. Our goal is for every woman to leave our clinic not just with hope, but pregnant.
Clayo Clinic Location
Clayo Clinic is located in the heart of Prague, right in the city centre, making it easily accessible for both local and international patients. The clinic is well connected by public transport, including subway, tram, and bus lines. It’s just a 20-minute drive from Václav Havel Airport and only 15 minutes from the main train station, making travel simple and stress-free.
For added convenience, the clinic offers airport pick-up services and has partnerships with local hotels to help make your stay more comfortable. You’ll find Clayo Clinic at Nádražní 762/32, entrance from Rozkošného 1058/3, in Prague 5 – Smíchov. The clinic is open Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and on Saturdays for urgent cases.
