Institute of Reproductive Medicine
Institute of Reproductive Medicine
Scoring methodology
Each dimension 1–5, based on public signals; first-party claims are excluded from objective scoring.
- Compliance
- 3.5
- Medical level
- 3.5
- Transparency
- 2.5
- Reputation
- 4.0
- Intl. accessibility
- 1.5
See the Methodology.
Strengths
Not foundConcerns
Not foundControversies & risks
Not foundScore context: vs. peers in this country
Each dimension compared with the average of clinics we cover in the same country; “verified data points” are the public signals behind the score.
Ranked #13 by overall score among the 19 Ukraine providers we cover.
- Accreditations listed: AG598678, ESHRE/ASRM/UARM member
- No known controversy records
- Founded: 1992
- Specialties: IVF, Andrology, Other, Other, Surrogacy
- Pricing not disclosed
- No success rate published
- Third-party rating: WhatClinic 6.4
- Accepts Chinese clients: No
- Chinese-language service: No
Unavailable. Due to the ongoing Russia–Ukraine war (closed airspace, high safety/evacuation risk), we mark Ukrainian clinics as unavailable.
Institute of Reproductive Medicine — Kyiv. Specialties: IVF, Andrology, Other, Other, Surrogacy. Independent ratings and reputation have not yet been verified by us; see Sources.
Multi-platform reputation scan (2026-07)
Disambiguation. "IRM / Institute of Reproductive Medicine" is a generic name. This page covers the Kyiv clinic anchored by three markers: website irm.ua, address 1 Zahorivska St. (formerly Bahhovutivska St., renamed in 2023), founder Prof. Fedir Dakhno. It is unrelated to the larger IRM in Almaty, Kazakhstan (irm.kz, founded 1995), which dominates Chinese-language "IRM" marketing content, and to Kyiv's municipal Center of Reproductive and Perinatal Medicine.
Founder and history (verified). Prof. Fedir Dakhno (1939–2019) died on 4 May 2019 (Gazeta.ua obituary). His team achieved Ukraine's first in-vitro fertilization in 1984 and Ukraine's first IVF baby was born on 19 March 1991 in Kharkiv — not at this Kyiv clinic, which he founded afterwards (lab 1992, institute 1994).
Operational status 2025–2026. Independent evidence confirms the clinic is operating: Ukrainian outlet RBC.ua reported on 31 March 2026 that it participates in the state NSZU free-IVF program (RBC.ua), and the official site is actively maintained in 2026. The clinic has never published a formal statement on wartime interruptions or embryo-safety measures.
English platforms. No independent patient reviews found on Reddit, Trustpilot or major surrogacy forums for the clinic or its international arm Dakhno Fertility International; English results are essentially official/marketing listings. Claims of "3,000+ babies, patients from 27 countries" are self-reported.
Ukrainian/Russian platforms. Real but polarized local feedback: toneto.net rates it 3.0/5 (70 ratings, 42 positive / 28 negative); medicina.ua shows 4.6/5; the official Facebook page shows 94% recommend (14 reviews). Praise centers on individual doctors; complaints cite careless case management and high cost without result.
Chinese platforms. No independent user accounts on Xiaohongshu/Zhihu; all Chinese-language coverage traces to agency marketing (pre-war promo articles from 2018 and a 2024 "patient experience" post identified as agency advertorial).
Corporate note. Besides PrJSC "IRM" (registered 1994), a 2013-registered LLC "Institute of Reproductive Medicine of Prof. F.V. Dakhno" (USREOU 38928914) is owned 66%/34% by two Belize offshore companies (YouControl); which entity holds the medical license remains unverified.
Pre-contract due-diligence checklist
The top half is what we have verified from public signals; the bottom half is what you should verify yourself.
Verified by us (as of last-verified date)
- International accreditation · Verified
AG598678, ESHRE/ASRM/UARM member - Price transparency · Caution
Not disclosed — request an itemised quote - Success-rate claims · Not found
Not published; ask for live-birth rates by age - Third-party reputation · Verified
WhatClinic 6.4 - Controversy records · Verified
None known as of last-verified date - Current availability · Caution
Due to the ongoing Russia–Ukraine war (closed airspace, high safety/evacuation risk), we mark Ukrainian clinics as unavailable.
Verify yourself
- Have the contract reviewed by an independent lawyer (not one referred by the provider)
- Ask for live-birth rates by age bracket, not a headline “success rate”
- Request an itemised fee schedule; confirm currency and refund terms
- Confirm ownership, transfer and disposal terms for medical records and embryos
- If possible, visit the clinic, lab and ward in person before signing
Reviews
To be verified
Frequently asked questions
Answers are based solely on information we have verified, with a last-verified date; not medical or legal advice.
Q1.Does Institute of Reproductive Medicine accept Chinese clients?
Per public information, currently no. (last verified 2026-07-04)
Q2.How much does Institute of Reproductive Medicine cost?
Pricing is not disclosed. Request an itemised written quote and beware of quotes far below market level. (last verified 2026-07-04)
Q3.Are Institute of Reproductive Medicine's success-rate claims reliable?
No success rate is published. Ask for live-birth rates by age bracket and their methodology. (last verified 2026-07-04)
Q4.What accreditations does Institute of Reproductive Medicine hold?
Listed: AG598678, ESHRE/ASRM/UARM member. Verify certificates directly before signing. (last verified 2026-07-04)
Q5.How does this site review Institute of Reproductive Medicine?
Five independent 1–5 scores (compliance, medical quality, transparency, reputation, international accessibility) based only on public signals and third-party feedback; self-descriptions don't count toward objective items. We charge providers nothing. See the Methodology page.