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.
Breast cancer is the most common malignant tumour found in women and it is the main cause of death in women due to cancer in the world. Over the last few years, there has been an […]
Treatment of Klinefelter´s Syndrome and fertility
Klinefelter’s Syndrome is considered the most common chromosomal abnormality in humans, with an incidence of 1 out of every 500 newborn males. Those affected by this syndrome have an extra X chromosome, which leads to […]
Sterility, infertility, and assisted reproduction treatments have been associated with high levels of stress. Humour and laughter can have a beneficial impact by reducing the negative physical and psychological effects of stress. Specifically in the […]
All our genetic information is encoded in DNA. DNA is found in the nucleus of every cell of our body as part of the structures called chromosomes. The analysis of these chromosomes is called a […]
The advantages and disadvantages of pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD)
Pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) consists of studying chromosomal abnormalities and genetic abnormalities in the embryo prior to transfer to the mother. Its purpose is to ensure that children are healthy and put an end to the transmission of a specific condition. […]
Feeling how other women had to walk through this difficult path we are now in, can help us to, not to feel different, ¡but brave! Outstanding women, according to public opinion, who suffered or still […]
Fertility preservation in patients with cancer. Bernabeu Foundation free programme
We are now delaying the time to have our first child. As of today, the average Spanish woman age to become pregnant for the first time is above 31. Before conceiving, we are exposed to […]
Environmental toxic substances, endocrine disruptors and fertility
Over the last few years, there has been growing scientific interest in understanding the relationship between environmental and occupational exposure to toxic substances and contaminants and a variety of human health issues, in addition to […]
Nutritional Recommendations for Fertility
“Those who take medicine and neglect their diet will be wasting their time and their doctors’ skills” – Chinese proverb- This quote is especially relevant to this article because despite the latest advances in medicine […]
How Celiac disease affects fertility? And when you are already pregnant?
Celiac disease is an intolerance to gluten, a plant-based protein found in cereals such as wheat, spelt, Kamut and so on1 2. The World Health Organization (WHO) classes Celiac disease as a chronic illness that occurs in […]