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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Recommendations of the ESHRE with regards to Coronavirus
Communication for the resumption of fertility treatments. Coronavirus infection (COVID-19) has reached pandemic proportions; Its rapid spread poses unique challenges to global health and entails the implementation of extraordinary measures worldwide to limit its spread. […]
Criteria for embryo classification
Embryos develop from the moment they are fertilised up until transfer to the mother’s uterus and this development process is assessed by embryologists. The embryos that have evolved correctly and are in the best condition are selected […]
What does tubal ligation entail? The advantages and disadvantages of this method of birth control
Tubal ligation (also referred to as bilateral tubal occlusion) is a permanent method of birth control. It consists of blocking off access to the Fallopian tubes to avoid the ovum being fertilised by a spermatozoon. How is […]
Hysterosalpingographies versus sonohysterographies
Los problemas en las Trompas de Falopio pueden ser una causa de esterilidad. Las alteraciones en estas estructuras tubulares, siendo la más frecuente su obstrucción, pueden dificultar o impedir el adecuado encuentro entre el óvulo […]
The importance of freezing techniques during COVID-19 pandemic
Embryo and / or eggs vitrification to tailor the most appropriate moment for the transfer. The health emergency generated as a result of the impact of Covid-19 has caused an unprecedented total stop to activity […]