This may be one of the most common questions that we gynaecologists and embryologists face in our daily practice. This very reasonable question – posed
Can we forget about an embryo biopsy? In recent years, a great deal of progress has been made in the field of reproductive medicine with
Reproductive techniques have changed greatly since their inception over 30 years ago. We have embryo vitrification available to us, and this has revolutionised our way
Infertility is defined as a disease of the reproductive system characterised by the failure to achieve a clinical pregnancy after 12 or more months of
We are not alone! My mother’s advice during my childhood is now coming to mind. She told me to avoid washing my face with soap
The initial assessment of infertile couples must include a semen analysis, since the male factor accounts for half of infertility cases. A semen analysis looks
It is not uncommon to meet a woman at the clinic who, because of personal, professional or other circumstances, consider becoming mothers at an age
A difficult-to-diagnose pathology Polycystic ovary syndrome is the most frequent endocrine alteration in women of fertile age. This is a complex and sometimes difficult-to-diagnose condition
How does it influence fertility? The impact of a woman’s age on her fertility is of great importance, since there is a natural limit to
Will I be able to have children when I want? Is there any way to measure my fertility? If my ovarian reservation is good, can
The ovaries are the organs reesponsible for producing the female gametes (oocytes) and the sex hormones control the reproductive system organs and influence other organs
The importance of its study in assisted reproduction For many years it was thought that the endometrium (the inner layer of the uterus, where the
A revolutionary advance After an assisted reproduction technique is carried out, embryos that have not been transferred at this time may be preserved thanks to
Categories of embryo quality In vitro fertilisation treatments generate a number of embryos that are left cultured in the laboratory where there is an attempt
We live in the information society, which gives us the power to choose based on knowledge and helps us to make decisions. There are certain
Does the human papillomavirus threaten my fertility? The human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the world’s most widespread sexually transmitted infections. There are more than
It’s common for couples who are going to begin assisted reproduction treatment to have concerns about what they may or may not do during when
After assisted reproduction treatments When pregnancy is achieved after an assisted reproduction technique is used, it should be considered a normal pregnancy. Nevertheless, in this
How long should I wait? When someone is diagnosed with cancer, it can be quite a blow, and there is a possibility they will not
Preserving fertility when diagnosed with cancer Cancer in women remains a matter of concern worldwide. In Spain, the most common cancers are lung cancer, breast
Since the very beginning of reproductive medicine, our laboratory has focused its efforts on obtaining the most viable embryo with the aim of achieving the
A key player in assisted reproduction The laboratory team plays an essential role at assisted reproduction centres. In particular, clinical embryologists are key players, since
Pioneering technology to optimize embryo selection After undergoing ovarian puncture and harvesting oocytes, embryologists proceed to fertilize them. About 18.5 hours post-fertilization, those eggs that
The disease that can compromise female fertility Endometriosis is a benign but chronic problem. Endometriosis is when the endometrium, which is the layer of tissue
affects the male and female reproductive systemcausing infertility Anabolic steroid abuse has been subject to increasing interest, especially after certain studies conducted in the USA
What is and what is not allowed The “new” family model is increasingly present in our reproduction units. The presence of lesbian couples who desire
Preserves the fertility potential associated with the age of the woman at the time of cryopreservation In the last few years news coming from the
Comprehensive study and solutions for the possible causes We want a child… Will we be able to have one? Can we avoid having another miscarriage?
Decisive for the success of the pregnancy Approximately 40% of the causes of infertility are due to a male factor. The genetic quality of sperm
The process that selects the sperm that has the highest fertilizing potential The sperm quality of 21st century men has suffered a decline compared to
