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.
Fertigenetics; Genetic tests to improve reproductive prognosis
It is estimated that around 15% of couples are infertile, that is, they are unable to complete a pregnancy and carry it to term. The origin of infertility is very varied and includes, among others, […]
There are multiple pathologies and/or anatomical alterations in the female reproductive system that can be the cause of not obtaining a pregnancy and that on many occasions require surgery, the most frequent are: What are […]
Open testicular biopsy or TESE (Testicular Sperm Extraction) is a simple surgical procedure performed in the operating theatre by a specialised urologist under local anaesthesia or sedation.
What is the infantile uterus and what are the possibilities of pregnancy?
The uterus, or womb, is a woman’s reproductive organ where pregnancy occurs, and is destined to undergo changes throughout the woman’s reproductive years. In a small percentage of women, the uterus doesn’t correctly develop, which […]
Will my child inherit my fertility problems?
Infertility is defined as the inability to conceive after 12 months of regular unprotected intercourse. It is estimated that in 35% of cases it is caused by female factors, in 20% by male factors, in […]
Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is a molecule that contains the genetic information used in the development and functioning of organisms and is present in all human cells except red blood cells. In the case of human […]
Is it advisable to have sexual intercourse after the embryo transfer?
One common question that is often asked after the embryo transfer is whether it is advisable to have sexual intercourse or not while you wait for the pregnancy to be confirmed. The fact is that during the […]
The postcoital test: what is it and how is it useful?
The postcoital test was originally conceived as a way to determine whether cervical factors caused sterility. As it has been demonstrated over the years that only in a very small percentage of patients are cervical […]
Oligoastenozoospermia and its treatment to achieve pregnancy
Oligoasthenozoospermia consists of a decrease in the concentration and percentage of motile spermatozoa in a sperm sample and is determined by means of a sperminogram or sperm analysis. The sperminogram is currently a basic tool […]
Hypogonadism; What is it, symptoms and treatment
What is hypogonadism? Hypogonadism is understood to be when the gonads (testicles in men and ovaries in women) produce low amounts of hormones or none at all or when the hypothalamus is incapable of producing …