Assisted reproduction
Since the first IVF baby was born in 1978, countless tests have been developed, both diagnostic and treatment. In this section you will find in detail the advances that have allowed the birth of millions of children in the world.
The uterus, the organ where pregnancy takes place, has a cavity inside where implantation occurs. This cavity is covered by a soft tissue called endometrium, the “nest” that the uterus prepares every month for a […]
Fertility treatments for Jehovah’s Witnesses
Infertility is a disease that affects more and more couples every day around the world and Jehovah’s Witnesses are no exception. At Instituto Bernabeu, we scrupulously respect the different religious beliefs and personalize the treatments […]
A negative beta hCG test. Now what?
What happens following the wait (‘the beta hCG wait‘) which generates so much anxiety whilst, at the same time, creating the hope that our lives may be changed forever when, in the end, the result […]
First pregnancy scan after IVF (In Vitro Fertilization) treatment
Confirming pregnancy after IVF and Egg Donation . The first ultrasound in which we can see the pregnancy is a very emotional time for the parents, especially for patients who have gone through treatments for […]
Reproductive Medicine for Jews
The Bible (Torah) teaches us that God created the world in 6 days. The last day He created man and woman and gave them a commandment: grow and multiply (Genesis 1:28) that must be obeyed […]
How many eggs on average are donated on an Egg Donation treatment at Instituto Bernabeu?
In Spain, we performed 40% of all egg donation cycles in Europe. The experience accumulated at Instituto Bernabeu in the last decades, allows us to offer to our patients a high quality and personalized treatment. When […]
Heparin as a Treatment for Repeat Miscarriages or Implantation Failure
Suffering from repeat miscarriages is one of the most painful situations for women trying to have children. This is especially true when these women achieve a pregnancy after using assisted reproduction treatments.
Genetics in premature ovarian failure and menopause
Oocytes are the female gametes, cells that, upon being fertilised by the sperm, will produce an embryo. In humans, the number of oocytes that females have throughout their lives is not unlimited; they are born […]
Surrogacy or uterine surrogacy: Why is it illegal in Spain?
Since the first Spanish law on assisted reproduction was promulgated in 1988, the contract that regulates uterine surrogacy has been considered null and void. It was formalized in a lucrative or altruistic way, as affiliation […]
Blocked fallopian tube. The involvement of “tubal factor” in fertility
The Fallopian tubes are trumpet-shaped structures that begin in the uterine cavity and end up opening by the ovaries. After ovulation, the fallopian tubes collect the released egg that is fertilized on the first portion, […]