The Center for Reproductive Medicine and Infertility novum has been a resource for thousands of couples hoping to have a baby. Our medical professionals are internationally appreciated for their unparalleled experience in all areas of reproductive medicine. In addition, novum is within one of the world`s biggest IVF-centers.

novum is located in the city of Essen, the heart of Ruhr Area . Our comfortable, state-of-the-art medical facility is a convenient destination for couples from Germany. We are also near several major airports, making us easy to reach from locations throughout Europe. Led by Prof. Thomas Katzorke, M.D., a pioneer in the field of reproductive endocrinology and infertility in Germany, novum offers a hands-on Team Approach to patient care that brings together all of the services that couples may need. Because infertility can affect couples in many ways, novum also offers patients specialized support programs and educational resources designed to help them better understand their treatment every step of the way. 

 
History of novum 

• 1981 Founded by Prof. Dr. Katzorke und Dr. Propping in Essen, Germany

• 1981 Foundation of  the German Spermbank

• 1983 Start IVF

• 1984 First  IVF-Baby  

• 1987 Starting Cryopreservation of  Oocytes and Embryos

• 1989 First Birth after Cryopreservation and Thawing of PN-Stages 

• 1990 First Birth after Cryopreservation and Thawing of Oocytes

• 1993 Starting with ICSI

• 1998 Certificate according to DIN EN ISO 9001

• 2003 Foundation of  Cryostore*  - "...keeping life cool"

• 2004 Move to  Akazienallee

• 2004 Foundation of CryoPlus - Cryopreservation of Stem Cells

• 2005 Cryopreservation of ovarian tissue

• 2009 Succesfull transplantation of cryopreserved ovarian tissue in cooperation with the University of Erlangen

 

 

Request Information:  info@ivfzentrum.de 

 

Novum Essen
Zentrum für Reproduktionsmedizin
Akazienallee 8-12

D-45127 Essen

Germany

Tel. +49 (0) 20 12 94 29 - 0
Fax +49 (0) 20 12 94 29 - 14

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

novum Duisburg
Zentrum für Reproduktionsmedizin
Friedrich-Wilhelm-Str.71
D-47051Duisburg

Germany

Tel. +49 (0) 203 71 39 58 - 0
Fax +49 (0) 203 71 39 58 - 15