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.
What information does a FISH procedure on spermatozoa provide us with?
When a fertility analysis in the male partner is limited to a seminogram or spermiogram, we only get a partial view of semen quality. A seminogram only provides us with information on the number and characteristics of sperm […]
Spermatozoa production takes place in the testicular seminiferous tubules and the process is known as spermatogenesis. At the end of this process, a germ cell generates 4 mature spermatozoa which will survive in the human body for between […]
Asthenozoospermia is a decrease in the percentage of motile sperm in a sperm sample and it is identified by means of a seminogram or semen analysis. Nowadays, seminograms are a basic tool which provide us with information […]
Implantation failure and repeated miscarriage. Treatment options
Successfully treating implantation failure and recurrent pregnancy loss is undoubtedly a challenge for doctors and for patients. It is an area on which we continuously focus research at Instituto Bernabeu and, whilst we are far […]
14th November, World Diabetes Day. Your Gynecological Care
On the occasion of the World Diabetes Day, we have dedicated today’s post. At Instituto Bernabeu, our different departments are prepared for the care of patients with this condition. The diabetic patient needs special care, […]
Oligozoospermia and criptozoospermia
Oligozoospermia is the presence of an abnormally low number of sperm in a semen sample. According to the criteria in the 5th edition of the World Health Organisation (WHO) manual, normal sperm content in a sample […]
Helping a relative or friend with fertility issues.
Infertility can have an impact on many levels: it can affect the person with the issue as well as that person’s partner. When a couple embarks upon such a significant project as maternity and is faced […]
When a couple is faced with difficulties getting pregnant, there is approximately a 50% chance of the reason for this being a factor in the male partner. The main cause of fertility issues in men is […]
Instituto Bernabeu discovers fertility genetic variants
Following years of research, the Poor Responder Unit at Instituto Bernabeu has, for the first time, discovered the genes that play a role in ovarian reserve. This makes choosing the most appropriate medication for the […]
Genetic compatibility in couples
When faced with fertility issues, many people believe that this is often due to the couple’s incompatibility. The reason behind this inability to fall pregnant is often unknown and quite simply a mystery due to some form […]