Meryem Eken

Prof. Dr. Meryem Eken is an obstetrician-gynecologist and IVF specialist based in Istanbul. She serves as the Head of the IVF Unit at Medical Park Göztepe Hospital Complex. Additionally, she is a Professor at Biruni University. Dr. Eken earned the First Prize for research from the Turkish Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics.

Specialization and Surgical Expertise

Dr. Eken treats reproductive conditions and performs endoscopic surgery. Her work involves treating endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and male factor infertility. She also provides immunotherapy for recurrent pregnancy loss, which is often called a "pregnancy vaccine."

The specialist offers a range of fertility and gynecological procedures. These include natural-cycle IVF, intrauterine insemination (IUI), and embryo cryopreservation. Dr. Eken also uses PRP therapy — a procedure using platelet-rich plasma to support ovarian and uterine rejuvenation.

Her surgical practice uses minimally invasive techniques. She performs laparoscopic hysterectomies and myomectomies to remove uterine fibroids with small incisions. Furthermore, she performs hysteroscopic surgeries to treat uterine septums and polyps. Dr. Eken also treats ovarian cysts, ectopic pregnancies, and urinary incontinence.

Professional Experience

• 2025–Present — Head of IVF Unit, Bahçeşehir University Medical Park Göztepe Hospital
• 2025–Present — Professor, Biruni University, Faculty of Medicine
• 2024–Present — Faculty Member, Üsküdar University, Faculty of Medicine
• 2020–2025 — Head of IVF Unit, Hisar Intercontinental Hospital
• 2019–2020 — IVF Specialist, Yeni Yüzyıl University Private Gaziosmanpaşa Hospital
• 2015–2019 — Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Aydın Adnan Menderes University
• 2013–2015 — Compulsory Service, Ministry of Health, Zeynep Kamil Training and Research Hospital
• Former Director, Center for Women’s Studies and Research, Adnan Menderes University

Education and Clinical Training

• 2001–2008 — Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine — MD
• 2008–2012 — Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine — Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology
• 2017 — Zeynep Kamil Training and Research Hospital — IVF Clinical Training

Research, Publications and Awards

Dr. Eken has authored over 30 peer-reviewed articles in international journals. Her research appears in publications like Reproductive BioMedicine Online and Placenta. She focuses on ovarian reserve, pregnancy complications, and surgical outcomes. These publications also investigate infertility, IVF outcomes, and endometriosis.

• 2016 — First Prize in Oral Presentation — Turkish Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics
• Selected Publication: "Mycophenolate mofetil attenuates uterine ischemia/reperfusion injury"
• Contributor to Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology & Diabetes
• Contributor to Archives of Medical Science
• Contributor to Gynecologic and Obstetric Investigation
• Contributor to Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Contributor to Medicine (Baltimore)
• Contributor to Health Care for Women International