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.
What is a residual follicle? Diagnosis and treatment of a residual cyst
Residual follicle is the term given to the structure remaining in the ovary following a process of stimulation, whether this has been for insemination or during a cycle of in vitro fertilisation (IVF). Diagnosis is […]
What are the main causes of male sterility and infertility?
The male partner’s role in infertility has, historically, been undervalued and underdiagnosed for cultural and social reasons. However, we are now seeing progress in the analysis of men and a growing interest amongst patients in their fertility […]
How affects my fertility the inflamation of the fallopian tubes?
In order for natural conception to take place, three basic factors need to be come together: ovulation needs to take place, there needs to be an appropriate quantity of spermatozoa with appropriate mobility in the ejaculate and, […]
Can I get pregnant with only one fallopian tube or none?
The uterine tubes (or fallopian tubes) are muscular tubes leading from the ovaries into the uterus. The uterine tubes are responsible for collecting the egg each month. Fusion between the egg and the sperm (fertilisation) also takes place inside them. The […]
A less invasive, simpler technique: SOFT IVF or MINI IVF
Having a sufficient number of mature egg cells is one of the key steps to obtaining excellent results in a cycle of in vitro fertilisation (IVF). In order to achieve this, the ovaries need to […]
The importance of the Fallopian tubes in fertility
The Fallopian tubes are two, very thin elongated structures measuring around 12 centimetres in length which connect the peritoneal cavity to the uterus. In this external abdominal part, they are in very close contact with the […]
Embryo transfer in natural cycles
In an in vitro fertilization, embryo transfer takes place in the same cycle in which the ovaries are stimulated and the embryos are generated. However, on many occasions, this is not ideal. The development of […]
Double check. Safety in the in vitro fertilisation (IVF) laboratory
A recent news item generated alarm regarding safety procedures in in vitro fertilisation (IVF) laboratories. On this occasion, a hospital in Utrecht is currently investigating 26 potential cases of confusion as a result of insemination with semen […]
Personalised fertility counselling unit
Behind our on-line consultation system, there is a team of trained personnel. The team is ready to help users and make them see that the concerns amongst people who are looking for an answer to […]
Will my frozen embryos survive?
Cryopreservation, or embryo freezing, is an essential part of courses of assisted reproduction treatment since it means that embryos can be preserved in order to be used at a later date and without the passing of time […]