Fertility
There’re many reasons why men and women cannot conceive, even after a previous pregnancy. Either due to dysfunctions in the reproductive system or because the gametes have alterations. Discover the different aspects involved and their treatments.
This is how Instituto Bernabeu’s quality embryo selection process works.
What is embryo selection? For decades, the aim has been to optimise assisted reproduction treatments, obtaining an adequate number of embryos for the patient without compromising her health. Obtaining more than one embryo per ovarian […]
Fertility tests: 5 reasons to be tested
What is a fertility test? Fertility tests consist of an assessment carried out by a gynaecologist specialised in fertility, with the aim of detecting possible problems and offering personalised advice. In this consultation, a detailed […]
How does high levels of Cholesterol affect fertility and pregnancy
Cholesterol plays a key role in the overall functioning of the body. Its effects on cardiovascular health is the most studied. However, adequate cholesterol levels are important for many other functions, including fertility. Cholesterol […]
I WANT TO BE A MOTHER: GUIDE Bernabeu Institute
To become a mum is a wonderful and unique experience; an adventure starting with a longing, a desire: to be a mother, which might be one of the most powerful desires a woman can feel. […]
These questions are becoming commonplace in our daily gynaecological office. The reason to preserve our eggs are varied. Nowadays we should know much more about Fertility Preservation, as there are many cases in which it […]
How do autoimmune diseases affect fertility and pregnancy?
Autoimmune diseases increase the complications risk and adverse pregnancy outcomes, and have also been linked in some studies to increased risk of infertility and sterility of autoimmune origin. Women with autoimmune diseases have an increased […]
What is Adnexitis, its causes and treatment
The infectious-inflammatory clinical picture affecting the female internal genitalia is a common pathology generally known as pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). It is usually caused by an ascending infection that starts in the vagina and cervix […]
Human papillomavirus, or HPV, is the most prevalent sexually transmitted disease among sexually active individuals. At some point in their lives, 75% of women and 85% of men are infected with the virus. In 90% […]
Next-generation sequencing (NGS) panels and recurrent pregnancy loss
Pregnancy loss is an important issue in the field of reproductive healthcare. It is generally a rather traumatic experience for women and/or their partners, and can even have a significant psychological impact. The incidence rate […]
When it comes to trying for a child, there are many things to consider, including hormone levels in the progenitors. Sometimes, misalignments in expected values can be an impediment to pregnancy. Biologist Azahara Turienzo explains […]