Ovarian Rejuvenation Success Stories

My experience with Professor Ljubic has been wonderful!! Everyone on the Segova team is truly a great source of encouragement and knowledge on this difficult journey. Professor Ljubic is the type of doctor that only comes around once in a lifetime. The atmosphere at Pronatal clinic is one that I am not used to in the USA. They are very friendly and treat each other like family, including the patients. It is truly a breath of fresh air to be in the caring hands of such competent physicians, nurses and staff. Communication with the team is always clear, fast and helpful; something that is very difficult to achieve in any clinic in the US. It can be scary coming from another country to seek care overseas, however, this team makes it so easy that you feel you are right at home. I only wish we could find teams like these back home.  The great thing is once you are a patient with the Professor's team, you are sure to be taken care of even when you return home, which is really a priceless experience to be able to have on this difficult journey. Another plus and pleasant surprise was that most if not all of our treatment here in Belgrade was covered by our US insurance, so be sure to check with your insurance carrier to see if you have global coverage, it truly helped us in so many ways, as this is such an expensive journey.  But even without insurance, the prices in Belgrade are much cheaper than back in the USA.

I have always had problems with my gynecological health since I was young, which has caused me to go through many medical examinations, operations and interventions in the UK, my home country.

Without a doubt, my experience in Beograd with Prof Ljubic and his entire team (every single one of them!!) has simply been outstanding, and the most personalised and professional service I have ever encountered. From Jasna’s first response to my initial enquiry, to Ivana’s clear guidance on appointment days, the treatment here comes across as a one-team approach. I had the Segova treatment about 8 months go and am being followed up closely on almost a weekly basis. It has felt at times as though I was with family, rooting for my success. Prof Ljubic and his team are warm, professional, knowledgeable, and the treatment approach feels pretty comprehensive. I definitely encourage you to make the investment needed to go there and explore what can be done for you.

I am very grateful to Prof. Ljubić, Jasna and the whole team for their continuous care, competence and for answering all my questions in the shortest possible time.

They are always supportive, encouraging and will never tell you to give up. This is so, so important in this long and strenuous process. Thank you once again!

I recently had the incredible experience of undergoing fertility treatment in Beograd, and I cannot recommend them highly enough. My primary reason for going is my situation is a Hail Mary last chance at best and they offer treatments not available in the United States.

I did the research and their team provided me with a reassuring sense of familiarity and safety during my medical tourism journey. From the start, I was afraid and apprehensive about navigating treatment abroad, but the dedicated health coordinator, Jasna, made all the difference. She expertly handled my medical needs, transportation, and lodging, ensuring I felt supported every step of the way. Jasna’s follow-up and coordination of teleappointments with Professor Lubjic while I was in the U.S. were particularly invaluable. When I arrived in Serbia, the entire team was thorough and attentive, especially regarding my prior health issues. They prioritized my well-being and ensured I was comfortable throughout the process. Thankfully, my healing has been normal, which I attribute to their excellent care. If I had one minor note, it would be that the gauge of their needles was larger than what I’m used to in the U.S., making the IV experience a bit uncomfortable. However, this was a small price to pay for the exceptional treatment I received. Another note if you can have someone come with you and see a little bit of the city. Now that I’m back in the U.S., I’m focusing on nutrition and supplements, exercise, and praying for success. I genuinely believe that they set the gold standard for fertility treatment abroad. I encourage anyone considering this path to reach out to me with questions; I’m more than happy to share my experience! Thank you to the entire team for your diligence and hard work.

Good afternoon, thank you for coming. Can you introduce yourself to start? Good afternoon, Marija Krajina, I am 41 years old from Temerin...

We are here today to talk about SEGOVI, so could you please tell us at the beginning why you decided to choose our program?

I decided to choose this program because my antimüllerian hormone was very low, and at the previous clinic where I was, the doctor tried everything she could, and suggested I go for egg donation or adoption. However, I couldn’t agree with that idea. Then I heard about the SEGOVA procedure on national television and that was when I first got informed.

How did you get to know the information about the program?

Well, I don’t know what to tell you. I wanted to try, but another issue was finances. After a year, when I came to an agreement with myself and when the finances lined up, I came to the professor for a checkup to see if I was even a candidate for it because I have systemic lupus and all that. So we did the checkup, agreed on everything, and I started the procedure.

Was it clear to you what would be done during the procedure?

Well, it was clear, but also unclear. There were a lot of technical terms, but in essence, it was clear. What was most important to me was ovarian rejuvenation to reach the follicles. The problem I have is that we can’t reach the follicles, and when we do, they’re not big enough or mature enough to produce an egg cell or anything.

How did the professor and the team explain things to you?

They were perfect, really wonderful, they explained everything and helped as much as they could. They were really kind…

When you came to the hospital after the program, how was your experience in the hospital? Was it better than you expected?

I expected… I mean, I don’t know what to tell you, honestly, what I expected. I expected something to happen, but with all the stress I was under and everything… At some point, after reading and researching, I completely discarded the idea. I said, I won’t think about it anymore, whatever happens, happens. I was scared, but when I came here and it started, everything became easier.

Are you satisfied with how our team handled things after you completed the program? Are you satisfied with how our team is handling things now, in the post-program process?

Yes, of course, how could I not be. Whatever is needed, they really called us on the phone, informed us, and we arranged everything. There was nothing unclear for me, they called me, no problems at all. They leave messages and we organize things. They are truly kind. Whatever is needed, they are available.

Do you have any advice for women who are considering this program?

Everyone should try. Those who have the opportunity should really try. But really, you need to be strong and get through everything. My condition after the procedure is perfect. I mean, because just before the procedure, even though I felt bad, I was very exhausted, very sleepy, nervous, almost in a stressful state. So now, after the procedure, I am not stressed, I don’t feel sleepy. I’m full of energy. I don’t even need to sleep. Which is interesting because I used to like to sleep a lot. And now, after the exercises and everything they introduced me to, it’s not hard for me at all.

It’s really not hard. And I would really recommend every woman to try.

Hi Jessica, can you tell us a little more about yourself? Good afternoon, I'm very glad to be here...

Before starting the cigar program to what extent were you satisfied with the clarity and scope of the information provided by our team?

I was really impressed, and I thought, “This sounds amazing, exciting, and cutting-edge.” Even before I arrived here, I already felt like I was in truly professional and safe hands. Some of my family members and friends were saying, “Are you crazy?” I replied, “Maybe a little, but I have to do this—we have to do this.” And so, here we are

Thank you, and what are your impressions today after finishing the procedure?

I had the procedure this morning, which is amazing. I feel great! Just an hour or two after the anesthetic wore off, I was ready to go and felt very well. I’m even flying to London tomorrow. You know, I already feel good and am very excited to experience the transformations I’ve been told will begin happening with all the natural treatments—using stem cells and PRP, all derived from my own body.

And what are your impressions of Professor Ljubic and the team?

Oh, wonderful, absolutely wonderful! They feel like an extended family, really. I’m very impressed—highly professional yet incredibly caring. This has been such a positive experience. Thank you. I can’t stress enough how attentive everyone has been. No question was ever too much, and nothing was too small or too big when it came to my inquiries or assistance. Thank you so much!

Do you have any message you would like to share with the women interested in this program?

Go for it, my friend! I’m just at the beginning of this journey, and so far, it’s been incredibly smooth and easy. I absolutely love Belgrade, the hospital, and Segova. Everyone here has been so wonderful and supportive.

Don’t be afraid—just give it a try. I’d love to stay in touch and share the transformations I experience over the coming months. For me and my fiancé, our ultimate dream is to still be blessed with a child. But beyond that, there are so many other amazing benefits to this treatment. At 55 years old, I want to feel young, healthy, and vibrant. I want to delay the onset of menopause and feel my absolute best—hopefully until I’m 110 or beyond.

Thank you!

I'm Ruth Richards-Levy. I'm 54 years old. I have a son who's 24. I had a pretty rough time, as some would say. Out of 12 pregnancies, I only have one success. All the rest were miscarriages...

Considering I just had the procedure yesterday, I feel absolutely fantastic.

No pain, no scarring. Absolutely perfect. Because not only is it the procedure, it’s also the physical exercises that you’re given to do. So that’s also calculating the whole thing and the nutrition part as well. So there’s a whole circle. Everything’s joined up. It’s not just, we give you a procedure and good luck.  It’s the whole thing. A holistic attitude, which is fantastic.

And that for me is very important, because you’re going to a strange place to do something very different. And the moment you arrive, you realize, yeah, I’ve made the right choice here. And that’s very important.

My name is Denise and I live in Toronto. I am in my early 50s. I found a hub for ovarian rejuvenation, which mentioned really growth factors, but they also talked about stem cell therapies...

When I read about it, I thought, this is something that I want to try.

And everybody has been very attentive, coming in always to make sure that I’m okay. Prior to the procedure and after the procedure. I feel like we’re in really good hands and I feel really glad that I decided to come.

So that was an interesting process. And really knowing that we were dealing with professionals who were experts in their field. I think Segova has assembled a very good team of partners, who offered expertise in different aspects of the regimen.

My name is Daniela, I am 43 years old. We tried to stay in another state for 8 years. First, of course, we took the natural route. I had 9 IVF attempts before we came to Professor Ljubić.

Four doctors told me to look for an alternative, saying it was almost impossible for us to conceive. They told me this in Prague and London, and here, one doctor—even my friend—took my results to America to show her doctor, who had also treated her for in vitro fertilization.

He said at the time that, due to my hormonal status, the chances of me conceiving were 1 to 3 percent, and closer to 1 than 3. It was quite discouraging to hear such things, but I’m very grateful that when I came to Professor Ljubić, he didn’t give up on me.

I had complete trust in him and his work. When I would visit him, it felt like I gained a dose of confidence in everything we were doing. We learned about Professor Ljubić’s new procedure from the media, which involved rejuvenation of egg cells.

That’s how we first approached the professor, to inquire about it, as we were very interested. Naturally, we had read about it. We wanted to try everything in order to achieve a positive outcome.

Until then, all the procedures I had undergone were standard IVF cycles. When I met the professor, I was particularly drawn to his suggestion that we work with a natural cycle since hormonal therapy wasn’t effective on my ovaries. I was intrigued by the new method of egg cell rejuvenation.

I wanted to try it, just to see if we could achieve a positive result. The procedure itself was quite simple. I didn’t experience any negative effects at any point.

It was comfortable for me, and I believed in it. They supported me throughout the process. They were by my side as if they were experiencing my journey with me.

From the nurses to the embryologists, and of course, the professor. Considering that I had certain problems, such as autoimmune diseases (Hashimoto’s), hyperinsulinemia, and thrombophilia, I was also supported by an endocrinologist and a hematologist.

I felt like I was in safe hands, with an excellent team behind me who helped me through it all. I didn’t have to worry about anything. For the first time, I didn’t have to research online or think about what steps to take next.

I completely surrendered to the process and, of course, achieved a positive outcome after a year. The procedure involved collecting egg cells, which were frozen. Once we had collected three embryos, we proceeded with fertilization.

It was from that third attempt that I conceived, approximately a year after meeting the professor. My pregnancy went smoothly.

During the last two months of pregnancy, I had to be on bed rest because a spontaneous cycle had begun. I stayed with Professor Ljubić for everything, from the first attempts to the delivery. I had complete trust in him and didn’t want it any other way—I wanted to stay with him throughout the entire process.

Due to low AMH levels, which I believe worry many women, doctors had told me I probably wouldn’t be able to conceive and should look for an alternative. The professor suggested we try this method, and in the end, it paid off. We had a positive outcome.

We now have a little princess. Since that last attempt was successful, we have now started a new procedure with the same team. We would like to have another child, so our daughter can have a sibling one day.

Many might have ended their journey there, but since everything went so smoothly, we want to try again if possible.

I had the procedure yesterday. I checked in in the morning, and the team was very friendly and made me feel comfortable right away. After I woke up, I was pretty "beyond myself" for about an hour...

My now-husband and I were at a stage in our lives when we started to plan for our future and to have children. I had contacted a couple of different gynecologists and obstetricians just to do a checkup and make sure everything was good and that there wasn’t anything I needed to work on. I just wanted to make sure we were ready to have kids. I was actually met with some shocking news and information when I went to these appointments, which were quite scary. After a 10-minute visit with one doctor, I was told I could always use donated cells, and I was terrified. I had no idea there were any issues. I felt fine. I was physically active, ate very healthy food, and really took care of my body.

A really close friend of mine told me about Professor Ljubić and his approach to infertility, or let’s call it, challenges with fertility. After my first appointment, I was so reassured that I was fine, that my ovaries were fine, and that we would do some more checkups, but he didn’t see any reason why I wasn’t conceiving naturally. Actually, while we were doing these procedures and discussions, the very day I went to see the facility, I found out I was pregnant. I think his approach is so calming and reassuring that whatever the challenge may be, there is always a solution. I think there was just a block in my body that dropped, and things just started clicking.

I have a five-year-old boy—he’s the love of my life. After him, we did face a few more challenging situations with getting pregnant again. So, I contacted Professor Ljubić again, naturally. He told me about these new procedures he was doing. They weren’t new to him, but for me, they were the first time I had ever heard of them. It’s PRP treatments and rejuvenation using your own stem cells, which I really felt comfortable with. I wouldn’t have felt comfortable with using human growth hormones, either made in a lab or from another entity, not from my own body.

We started discussing the approach and the different information he needed from me. Obviously, when using human growth hormone or stem cells to increase your body’s production of whatever it is making—whether it’s good or bad—we wanted to make sure we were only increasing the good. So, we did a lot of research on my health status. We checked for possible tumor markers, tested for anything related to sugar, liver function, blood pressure, and any sort of health issues, including thrombosis in the family. We went far back into my family history to make sure I didn’t have any unknown genetic conditions. We prepared for the procedure.

It was a little daunting at first, but as the time got closer to the actual procedure, I felt more and more confident. I was skipping around, very happy and excited, as if someone was going to give me something amazing in this world. When I realized that this procedure was a gift to myself, I felt even more at peace. I have a wonderful child, who is my life, and I’m forever grateful for that one child. If more children come, that’s wonderful, but mainly, I’m focused on the health of my body, to be there for my son for as long as possible.

[Laughter] And that’s really the main reason why I went through this procedure: for the health of my body. I do have premature ovarian failure, and this procedure just gave me a little kickstart. It helps me avoid turning to medicine to keep my body in balance, and instead, I’m doing it in a very homeopathic way. I see it as homeopathy, really, because it’s from my body to my body.

Hi Anita. Welcome here today. Hello, as you have already heard, I am Anita Savić, I am 36 years old and I have come to talk to you about Segova program.

Thank you so much for being here. It’s interesting to start from the beginning. So, this is now your second child. When was your first pregnancy?
My first pregnancy happened when I was 30 years old, and that was when I first met the professor who guided me through the entire pregnancy.

What was the situation after that first delivery? Did any issues arise that made you return to the professor?
I continued visiting the professor for gynecological check-ups, but a few months after my first pregnancy, I experienced a complete hormonal imbalance.

And that’s when you began therapy with the professor?
Yes, we started therapy, but after 3–4 years, the professor suggested and discussed the Segova program with me, which was still in its early stages at that time. He said I might eventually be a candidate for it because hormonal therapies hadn’t succeeded in improving my condition.

So, your decision to participate in the Segova program was based on your hormonal situation and the desire to have a second child?
Yes, that’s correct. First and foremost, it was for my health, as my hormones were showing signs of premature menopause. After concluding that hormonal therapy alone wasn’t effective, my husband and I consulted with the professor about the Segova program. He explained how the program works and what we could expect after the procedure.

Were the information and details you received clear? Did you read about the methods used in the program and follow all the recommendations regarding diet and exercise?
Yes, I followed everything exactly as instructed. I attended exercise sessions with an instructor and had the procedure in October 2019. My husband and I were completely on board with it.

How long does the Segova program last? How did you feel after the procedure, and what were your impressions of the hospital?
The program lasts three days. Before the procedure, of course, we were a little nervous and uncertain because it’s a serious operation. Previously, I had only undergone a C-section, which is shorter, but this procedure went very smoothly, and the recovery was similar to that after a C-section. I was discharged from the hospital the same day.

What are your impressions of the professor and his team?
I have complete trust in the professor and his team. They supported me throughout the entire year of preparations and consultations. The professor monitored my condition in great detail and was very dedicated. I’m grateful for the attention and support I received.

How much time passed from the program to the birth of your second child?
It was about a year and a half.

How do you feel now?
I’m very satisfied and thankful. My baby is now a month and a half old.

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us.
Thank you.