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.
Mumps, what is it? Parotitis, more commonly known as “mumps”, is a contagious viral disease that affects one or both parotid glands (major salivary glands) situated behind the ascending rami of the mandible. It is caused by the mumps […]
Varicocele is the swelling of the veins that drains the blood from the testicles. Incidence in general population is considered to be between 4,4 and 22,6 %. This incidence is higher in males with infertility […]
Ultrasound scan evaluation for the tubes permeability: Hysterosonography
To evaluate a couple with conception problems, we need to check if there could be some type of obstruction in the fallopian tubes, which are the ducts that connect the uterus with the ovaries, thereby […]
Radiation effects over male fertility (mobiles, Wi-Fi, microwaves, etc.)
Some electronic devices, such as mobile phones, laptops, Wi-Fi, and microwave ovens, generate non-ionizing radiation that can affect male fertility. This is revealed by one of the latest reviews recently published by Agarwal’s research group […]
Microbiome: “microorganisms who live inside you and affect your fertility”
It was traditionally believed that bacteria, viruses and other microorganisms that live in our body were always harmful, but this is not the case. They are essential to achieve the balance of our body: the […]
Importance of clinical trials for the discovery of new drugs and therapies in Reproductive Medicine
For a new drug to be marketed and used in humans, research must be preceded by laboratory studies and animal experimentation. If under these conditions the study drug meets the established requirements, it can begin […]
Y chromosome microdeletion: Male sterility and genetic material loss diagnostic technique
We all have 46 chromosomes: 23 of them are inherited from our father and 23 are from our mother. The genetic information for our entire body is stored within these chromosomes. Two of the 46 […]
Azoospermia is defined as the absence of sperm in the ejaculate, which is generally classified as either obstructive or secretory. Obstructive azoospermia In obstructive azoospermia, the sperm cells cannot complete their journey from the testicle […]
Does taking birth control effect my future fertility? Oral contraceptives (OCP’s) are using by at least 35% of women of reproductive age, (1), making it the most frequently used contraceptive method after condoms. There are […]
Assisted Reproduction legislation for women without a male partner
In modern society, the increasing demand for assisted reproduction techniques from single women and same-sex couples has become a reality. From the perspective of reproduction, women only need to receive the male gamete (sperm). For […]