Gynecologists - Obstetricians for Contraception in Attica

Dr. Sykoutris Euaggelos is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician who maintains a private practice in Alimos, while also serving as a collaborator at the Obstetrics Clinic "Gaia." He is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, specialized in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the General Hospital of Athens "Alexandra," and received advanced ultrasound training in the United Kingdom. The clinic offers a wide range of medical services including Pap tests, colposcopy, transvaginal ultrasound of the uterus and ovaries, 3D-4D imaging of obstetric and gynecological ultrasounds, monitoring of high-risk pregnancies, monitoring of multiple pregnancies, monitoring of pregnancies with fetal growth restriction, management of amenorrhea, oligomenorrhea, and polycystic ovary syndrome, monitoring of menopausal women, management of metrorrhagia, sperm inseminations, diagnosis and monitoring of women with HPV infections, and therapeutic intervention with LOOP laser for CIN I, II, and III lesions.

Pasxalidou Eleni is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician, a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Crete, and a PhD candidate at the University of Athens. She maintains a private practice in Chalandri and concurrently serves as a scientific collaborator in the 2nd Obstetric and Gynecological Clinic of the University of Athens, at "Aretaieio" Hospital in the Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology and Reconstructive Surgery. She specialized at the Surgical Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Elpis," at the Obstetric and Gynecological Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas," as well as at the 2nd Obstetric and Gynecological Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, at Aretaieio Hospital, a Certified European Training Centre in Obstetrics and Gynecology by the European College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Finally, she has participated in numerous Greek and international conferences and seminars, presenting scientific papers at many of them.

Η Στέλλα Χονδρού είναι Μαιευτήρας- Χειρουργός Γυναικολόγος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στα Γλυκά Νερά Αττικής. Σε έναν υπερσύγχρονο και μοντέρνο χώρο, παρέχει ολοκληρωμένες υπηρεσίες που αφορούν όλο το φάσμα της Μαιευτικής και Γυναικολογίας αλλά και των Παθήσεων του Μαστού.

Παράλληλα, είναι Επιμελήτρια στην Α΄ Κλινική Μαστού του Ιασώ, ενώ είναι εξωτερική συνεργάτης και άλλων μεγάλων γυναικολογικών & μαιευτικών κλινικών της Αττικής.

Είναι πτυχιούχος της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και κατέχει Μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο σπουδών (Master) με αντικείμενο την Έρευνα στη Γυναικεία Αναπαραγωγή, ενώ ταυτόχρονα ολοκληρώνει ακόμα ένα Μεταπτυχιακό Πρόγραμμα στις Παθήσεις Μαστού.

Στα πλαίσια της ειδίκευσής της, εργάστηκε στο ΓΝΑ Αλεξάνδρα, στο ΓΝΑ Γ. Γεννηματάς και στο Γ.Ν.Ν.Ι Κωνσταντοπούλειο-Αγ.Όλγα, κατακτώντας σημαντική εμπειρία στην παρακολούθηση κυήσεων, διαχείριση γυναικολογικών παθήσεων και διενέργεια απαιτητικών χειρουργικών επεμβάσεων.

Κατέχει επίσης Πιστοποιητικό Μετεκπαίδευσης στις Παθήσεις Μαστού από το ΓΝΑ Αλεξάνδρα αλλά και πλήθος πιστοποιητικών παρακολούθησης σεμιναρίων με αντικείμενα την Κολποσκόπηση, την Παθολογία Κόλπου-Αιδοίου-Τραχήλου και την Γυναικολογική Ενδοσκοπική Χειρουργική.

Euthymiou Ilias is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician who maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi. He studied at the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and completed postgraduate studies in Reproductive and Regenerative Medicine at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He specialized in assisted reproduction at the CRGH Fertility Clinic in London. He is certified in performing vaginal ultrasound by the British Fertility Society (BFS), particularly in 3D ultrasound techniques and Hyterosonography within the framework of investigating and treating infertility. He has significant clinical experience, with his clinical interest focusing on reproductive endocrinology and innovative alternative treatments for patients with repeated implantation failures.

Η Δεσποτίδη Αθανασία είναι Μαιευτήρας - Χειρουργός Γυναικολόγος και Ειδικός στην Υποβοηθούμενη Αναπαραγωγή με ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στην Αργυρούπολη. Αποφοίτησε από την Ιατρική Σχολή του Πανεπιστημίου Πατρών κατόπιν εισαγωγής της με Πανελλήνιες εξετάσεις. Ολοκλήρωσε την ειδικότητά της Μαιευτικής-Γυναικολογίας στην Γ' Πανεπιστημιακή Μαιευτική - Γυναικολογική κλινική του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών στο νοσοκομείο «ΑΤΤΙΚΟΝ». Κατά τη διάρκεια της ειδικότητας της, είχε την ευκαιρία να εκπαιδευτεί σε πληθώρα μαιευτικών περιστατικών και σε όλο το φάσμα των χειρουργικών επεμβάσεων της γυναικολογίας. Μετά τη λήψη του τίτλου ειδικότητας, απέκτησε ειδική εμπειρία στην θεραπεία της υπογονιμότητας και στις τεχνικές υποβοηθούμενης αναπαραγωγής στη Μονάδα Ιατρικώς Υποβοηθούμενης Αναπαραγωγής του Πανεπιστημιακού Νοσοκομείου ΑΤΤΙΚΟΝ. Είναι απόφοιτη του Μεταπτυχιακού Προγράμματος Σπουδών "Παθολογία της Κύησης" με βαθμό "Άριστα" και υποψήφια Διδάκτωρ της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Είναι κάτοχος ICOG (Instructors Course in Obstetrics and Gynecology) και εκπαιδεύτρια ALSO (Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics), ενός παγκοσμίου προγράμματος το οποίο, μέσω σεμιναρίων, βοηθά τους επαγγελματίες υγείας στη διαχείριση και αντιμετώπιση μαιευτικών επειγόντων περιστατικών. Eπίσης, είναι ISGE Certified Practitioner in Hormonal Contraception από την International Society of Gynecological and Reproductive Endocrinology. Αποτελεί μέλος της British Fertility Society (BFS), της International Society of Gynecological Endocrinology (ISGE), της European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE), της Ελληνικής εταιρείας Γυναικολογικής Ενδοκρινολογίας και της Ένωσης Μαιευτήρων- Γυναικολόγων Ελλάδος. Διαθέτει πλούσιο επιστημονικό έργο αποτελούμενο από δημοσιεύσεις σε ξένα και ελληνικά επιστημονικά περιοδικά και συμμετοχές ως ομιλήτρια σε διεθνή και ελληνικά συνέδρια. Είναι συνεργάτης της Μονάδας Ιατρικώς Υποβοηθούμενης Αναπαραγωγής ΥΓΕΙΑ IVF EMBΡΥΟΓΕΝΕΣΙΣ και των κλινικών ΜΗΤΕΡΑ, ΡΕΑ, ΛΗΤΩ

Roidi Styliani was born in May 1981 in Athens. She began her specialty training in Obstetrics and Gynecology in Manchester, England, where she stayed for five years. During this time, she has overseen over 1,000 normal deliveries and received training in high-risk pregnancies. In 2017, she completed her specialty training in Greece and commenced her training in pediatric and adolescent gynecology at Alexandra Hospital. After four years, she officially obtained the title of specialist pediatric gynecologist following examinations at the International Federation of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology Board (IFEPAG). With her comprehensive medical education, experience, and continuous scientific updates, she addresses the needs of every woman from childhood through menopause.

Dr. Spiliopoulos Dimitrios is an Obstetrician - Gynecologic Surgeon with extensive experience and specialization in Prenatal Screening, Fetal Medicine, and the management of high-risk pregnancies. He is a member of the Fetal Medicine Foundation (FMF), directed by Prof. Kypros Nicolaides, and holds certifications for performing all fetal ultrasounds and intrauterine procedures. He graduated from the Medical School of Bologna, Italy, in 2000. After obtaining his specialty in Obstetrics and Gynecology, he worked as Director of Obstetrics/Gynecology at the Royal Free Hospital, London, United Kingdom, where he specialized in Fetal Medicine and the management of high-risk pregnancies, with official certification from the British Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG), of which he is also an official fellow. His specialization includes the prenatal diagnosis of congenital fetal anomalies, performing nuchal translucency pregnancy ultrasounds, level II and Doppler scans, as well as amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling procedures. He is an active member of the Fetal Medicine department at MITERA and REA Maternity Hospitals, where he works as a specialist in Maternal-Fetal Medicine. At his clinic, all specialized examinations (nuchal translucency pregnancy ultrasounds, level II and Doppler scans, amniocentesis, and chorionic villus sampling procedures) concerning the health of the fetus and the expectant mother are conducted, along with comprehensive pregnancy monitoring. Additionally, he performs hysterosalpingo-contrast sonography, a state-of-the-art, painless method to assess fallopian tube patency, useful for infertile couples. Dr. Spiliopoulos has a rich research and publication record, with over 20 international scientific presentations and lectures and 11 publications in reputable international scientific journals. He has authored four international medical books focused on fetal ultrasound and gynecological ultrasound.

Andrioti Liliana is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician and maintains a private practice in Nea Erythraia. She completed her medical studies at the Cluj-Napoca Medical School and received further training in high-risk pregnancy and aesthetic gynecology in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Concurrently, she trained in colposcopy and gynecological and obstetric ultrasonography at the university department of Professor Antsaklis Aristidis. She specialized in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Alexandra." At the clinic, in a modern and fully equipped facility, a wide range of medical services are provided, including comprehensive gynecological examinations, Thin Prep and HPV-DNA testing, breast palpation, management of polycystic ovary syndrome and endometriosis, as well as monitoring and management of high-risk pregnancies. Additionally, fertility assessments, ovulation induction, preparation for in vitro fertilization (IVF), and collaboration with one of the best IVF centers in Greece are offered. Regarding aesthetic gynecology, local injections of hyaluronic acid are administered to the vulva and vagina, and RF methods are applied for vaginal dryness, atrophy, and mild urinary incontinence. Finally, the physician collaborates with numerous obstetric clinics where she performs laparoscopic procedures as well as surgical interventions for benign tumors.

Arampatzis Ioannis MD, MSc, PhDc is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician who maintains a private practice in Chalandri. He is a PhD candidate at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens with a postgraduate diploma in Pregnancy Pathology from the same university. He is specialized in Human Reproduction, Colposcopy, and Cervical Pathology. His specialization at the largest University clinic in the country provided him with extensive experience and scientific training to manage a wide range of gynecological and obstetric cases. In his private practice, conducted in a state-of-the-art and internationally accredited environment, specialized services are offered including gynecological examination, breast screening, 4D ultrasound, colposcopy - laser treatment, Pap tests, biopsy and culture sampling, pregnancy monitoring, prenatal screening, intrauterine device placement, as well as investigation of infertility, menopause, and osteoporosis issues. His goal is to make modern obstetric and gynecological care friendly and accessible to all women. Finally, he has numerous participations in global, international, and Greek conferences and seminars.

Nikolaou Anna is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician and maintains a private practice in Korydallos. She holds a degree from the Medical School of the University of Patras, specialized in Surgery at the General Hospital of Piraeus "Tzaneio," and in Gynecology and Obstetrics at the General State Hospital of Nikaia. She specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of cervical diseases and has extensive experience in in vitro fertilization. She is a scientific collaborator at the Obstetrics Clinic “REA” and has served as a scientific collaborator at the Obstetrics Clinics “Iaso,” “Leto,” and the Nikaia Breast Center. Finally, she is a member of the Piraeus Medical Association and attends numerous conferences in Greece and abroad to stay continuously updated on the latest scientific developments in the field of Gynecology and Obstetrics.

Ο Δρ. Ιωαννίδης Γεώργιος είναι Μαιευτήρας - Χειρουργός Γυναικολόγος με 20ετή εμπειρία και ειδίκευση τη διερεύνηση της υπογονιμότητας, την Υποβοηθούμενη Αναπαραγωγή και Εξωσωματική Γονιμοποίηση καθώς και την Αναπαραγωγική Λαπαροσκοπική -Υστεροσκοπική Χειρουργική. Εκατοντάδες παιδιά έχουν γεννηθεί μέχρι σήμερα στην Ελλάδα και την Μεγάλη Βρετανία από τον ίδιο μετά από κύκλους εξωσωματικής γονιμοποίησης που πραγματοποίησε. Σπούδασε στην Ιατρική Σχολή του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών από όπου αποφοίτησε το 1994. Στη συνέχεια μετέβη στο Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο και ειδικεύθηκε εξ ολοκλήρου στη Μαιευτική - Γυναικολογία. To 2002 απέκτησε τον Ευρωπαϊκό τίτλο ειδικότητας στην Μαιευτική και Γυναικολογία. Στη συνέχεια εξειδικεύτηκε μέχρι το 2005 σε όλες τις τεχνικές υποβοήθησης αναπαραγωγής, εξωσωματικής γονιμοποίησης στο Πανεπιστημιακό Νοσοκομείο Hammersmith του Λονδίνου, υπό τον διάσημο και πρωτοπόρο στην εξωσωματική γονιμοποίηση Καθηγητή Λόρδο Robert Winston. Επίσης έλαβε περαιτέρω εξειδίκευση σε προχωρημένες τεχνικές λαπαροσκοπικής και υστεροσκοπικής χειρουργικής στο Πανεπιστημιακό Νοσοκομείο Ulleval του Όσλο. Το 2001 απέκτησε την Ευρωπαϊκή πιστοποίηση Κολποσκόπησης από το Βασιλικό Κολλέγιο Μαιευτήρων - Γυναικολόγων του Ηνωμένου Βασιλείου, ενώ το 2002 πιστοποιήθηκε από το Family Planning Association της Μεγάλης Βρετανίας. Το 2005, με την επιστροφή του από το Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο και τη Νορβηγία, εντάχθηκε στο Νοσοκομείο ΜΗΤΕΡΑ στην Αθήνα, ως Μαιευτήρας Γυναικολόγος με εξειδίκευση στην Εξωσωματική Γονιμοποίηση και τη Λαπαροσκοπική - Υστεροσκοπική Χειρουργική. Το 2005 ιδρύει το ιδιωτικό κέντρο Αναπαραγωγής “gonimotis” στην Αθήνα. Από το 2005 έως σήμερα εργάζεται συνεχώς στη μονάδα Υποβοηθούμενης Αναπαραγωγής του ΜΗΤΕΡΑ. Διετέλεσε Επιστημονικός Υπεύθυνος της Μονάδας Εξωσωματικής ΜΗΤΕΡΑ IVF από το 2012 έως το 2013 και από το 2015 έως το 2017. Το 2017 είχε την τιμή να εκλεγεί Τακτικό Ακαδημαϊκό Μέλος της Ευρωπαϊκής Ακαδημίας Επιστημών (Euromediterranean Academy of Sciences). Το 2018, η σταθερή του δέσμευση στη ζωή τον ώθησε να γίνει μέλος της Ιατρικής Γυναικολογικής Ομάδας IVF της HOPEgenesis που προσπαθεί να ανατρέπει το κλίμα της υπογονιμότητας-υπογεννητικότητας στην Ελλάδα. Είναι Επιστημονικός Υπεύθυνος Μονάδας της Υποβοηθούμενης Αναπαραγωγής του Νοσοκομείου ΜΗΤΕΡΑ και μέλος του Επιστημονικού Συμβουλίου του ίδιου Νοσοκομείου. Ο Δρ. Ιωαννίδης είναι μέλος πολλών διεθνών επιστημονικών εταιρειών όπως η Ευρωπαϊκή Εταιρεία Ανθρώπινης Αναπαραγωγής και Εμβρυολογίας (ESHRE) και η Αμερικανική Εταιρεία Αναπαραγωγικής Ιατρικής (ASRM). Έχει διαρκές επιστημονικό έργο είτε ως διοργανωτής πολλαπλών συνεδρίων που αφορούν την Εξωσωματική Γονιμοποίηση ή ως προσκεκλημένος διεθνής ομιλητής.

Dr. Katsandris Leonidas is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician with a private practice in Glyfada. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a Diploma of Specialization in Minimally Invasive Laparoscopic Surgery from the World Laparoscopy Hospital in Delhi, India. In addition to his private practice, he also works at the "Iaso" Maternity Hospital and completed his specialization in Gynecology - Obstetrics at the First Clinic of the General Hospital - Maternity "Elena Venizelou". Furthermore, committed to continuous education, he regularly participates in conferences related to Gynecology and Obstetrics.

Kanousi Xrysa is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician who maintains private practices in Nafplio and Ilisia. She studied Medicine at the Universita Statale di Milano, graduating with honors. She completed her diploma thesis at the University of Milan, where she also worked in hospitals in Lombardy as part of her practical training. She completed her rural medical service at the Prefectural Hospital of Kos Island. She specialized as an Obstetrician - Surgeon - Gynecologist at the General Hospital "LAIKO" as well as at the General Maternity Hospital "ELENA VENIZELOU - ALEXANDRA," where she also served as a registrar. She was a Postgraduate Fellow at the "HYGEIA" Medical Center, in collaboration with HARVARD MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL. She served as the Chief Medical Officer for Doping Control at the Olympic Games (ATHENS 2004). She has worked for the largest Medical Groups in the country, including HYGEIA, LETO, and IASO, where she is a Scientific Collaborator and has held positions of responsibility in recent years. Additionally, she has authored and presented numerous papers at medical conferences and participated in a wide range of scientific seminars specializing in Obstetrics. Since 1998, she has been a member of ISA (Athens Medical Association), a member of the Medical Association of Argolis, and the Hellenic Obstetric and Gynecological Society (EMGE). Finally, Dr. Kanousi focuses on pregnancy monitoring and high-risk pregnancies, recurrent miscarriages, infertility, ovulation cycle, menstrual disorders, gynecological endocrinology, fibroids, cervical pathology, breast examination, obstetric and gynecological ultrasound, menopause, Pap Test, Thin Prep Pap Test, and performs open, endoscopic, and laparoscopic surgery, colposcopy, vaginal and vulvar plastic surgery, dryness treatment, and vaginal rejuvenation.

Stefanatou Georgia is an Obstetrician - Gynecologic Surgeon, with a subspecialty in Pediatric - Adolescent Gynecology, and maintains a private practice in Athens. She has also completed postgraduate specialization in Gestational Pathology. She possesses scientific training and extensive experience in Cervical Pathology - Colposcopy. In her private clinic, she offers high-level services and personalized advice on all gynecological and obstetric issues, including monitoring of normal as well as high-risk pregnancies, infertility evaluation and management. Additionally, she collaborates with major obstetric clinics in Athens. Finally, she participates in international conferences and seminars as well as those organized by the Hellenic Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and continuously updates her knowledge on the latest advances in gynecology and obstetrics.

Dr. Sidiroglou Ksenia MD, MSc is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician with a private practice in Neo Kosmos. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and the Department of Midwifery at the University of West Attica. She holds a Master of Science degree in Nursing from the University of Alabama, United States. In pursuit of continuous professional development, she has attended numerous postgraduate educational programs both in Greece and abroad. Within her specialty, she has worked at Alexandra General Hospital of Athens and Vostanio General Hospital of Mytilene. She has served as a lecturer in the Obstetrics-Gynecology course for the Nursing School of EPAS General Hospital of Mytilene "Vostanio" for two academic terms and has also been the Lead Physician for Football Clubs, participating in international matches. She has numerous participations in medical conferences, corresponding publications, and presentations, and is a member of the Hellenic Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the Hellenic Anthropological Society. With a focus on scientific accuracy and extensive experience, she manages a wide range of cases, always prioritizing the needs of each patient.

Ο Παρασκευάς Πέρρος είναι Χειρουργός Μαιευτήρας – Γυναικολόγος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στη Νέα Ιωνία. Σπούδασε στην Ιατρική Σχολή του Πανεπιστημίου Πατρών και κατέχει Μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο σπουδών Master στην Αναπαραγωγική - Αναγεννητική Ιατρική από την Ιατρική Σχολή του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών.

Είναι υποψήφιος Διδάκτωρ της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Δημοκρίτειου Πανεπιστημίου Θράκης. Σήμερα συνεργάζεται ως Consultant Gynecologist / Obstetrician στο κέντρο εξωσωματικής "ivfserum", ένα από τα πλέον αναγνωρισμένα κέντρα αναπαραγωγής στην Ελλάδα, με διεθνείς προδιαγραφές και υψηλό επίπεδο παροχής υπηρεσιών. Αποτελεί συνεργάτης των ιδιωτικών νοσοκομείων ΙΑΣΩ και ΡΕΑ ενώ στο παρελθόν εργάστηκε στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών "Αλεξάνδρα" και στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών "Λαϊκό".

Το επιστημονικό του έργο περιλαμβάνει πολυάριθμες διεθνείς δημοσιεύσεις σε έγκριτα περιοδικά. Παρακολουθεί ανελλιπώς τις εξελίξεις στον τομέα της μαιευτικής και γυναικολογίας, συμμετέχοντας σε επιστημονικά συνέδρια και σεμινάρια στην Ελλάδα και το εξωτερικό.

"My personal vision and life goal is the care of women's health, with respect and dedication, in order to listen to their concerns and guide them responsibly. After 20 years of experience in hospitals in Athens and England, the management of pregnancy and childbirth constitutes my personal vision. The clinic provides gynecological counseling to adolescents following international guidelines with particular sensitivity. Menopause and its complications also represent a very important aspect of my specialty, with therapeutic approaches that are continuously enriched. With full awareness of the role of a healthcare professional, I dedicate myself to the service of women's health."

Ntavintovits - Grigoraki Miona is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician and maintains a private practice in Glyfada. She is a specialized physician in Gynecologic Oncology with recognition from ESGO and collaborates with the REA Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic. She completed her undergraduate and postgraduate medical studies as well as her specialization in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Novi Sad, Serbia. Additionally, she pursued postgraduate studies in Gynecologic Surgery and Endoscopy. She has numerous scientific publications to her credit, including highly cited medical papers and conference presentations. Finally, she possesses extensive clinical experience both in Greece and Serbia.

Tsimeki Maria is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician and operates her private practice in Zografou. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She began her specialization at the Gynecological Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Laiko" and subsequently at the 1st Obstetrics and Gynecology University Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Alexandra." Upon completion of her specialization, she served as a specialist physician in the Gynecological Endocrinology and Climacteric and Menopause departments of Alexandra Hospital. She has also completed postgraduate studies in Reproductive and Regenerative Medicine. Dr. Tsimeki actively participates in numerous Greek and international conferences and seminars, presenting scientific papers at many of these events. Finally, she is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Obstetric and Gynecological Society, and the Hellenic Society of Perinatal Medicine.