Gynaecology
In this section you will find all the information regarding the care of the female reproductive system, the pathologies of the female organs and the prevention of gynaecological diseases.
Progesterone and its role in reproduction
What is progesterone? Just a simple look at the word itself gives us an idea of what its functions are. PROGESTERONE: the hormone which facilitates pregnancy. This is a good point from which to start out. Progesterone plays […]
The menopause: everything you need to know
What is the menopause and at what age do women go through it? The menopause is defined as the moment when menstruation comes to a complete stop. Diagnosis is generally clinical and confirmed when a […]
Importance of the Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD’s) detection in sperm and egg donors
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are produced, in most cases, by viruses, bacteria and fungi, which are transmitted by unprotected intercourse, including vaginal, oral or anal sex. In addition, in pregnant women, they can be transmitted […]
What is a hydrosalpinx and how will it affect my fertility?
The tubes connecting the ovaries and the uterus are known as the Fallopian tubes (or uterine tubes). These structures play an essential role in natural reproduction and are responsible for receiving the egg each month and, furthermore, it is here […]
Possible reasons for a late period that is not due to pregnancy
What we call “period or menstruation” is the more or less cyclical bleeding (25-35 days) that occurs due to the complex action of multiple hormones and represents the end of the menstrual cycle to make […]
Ovulation is a process in which a mature egg (or oocyte) is released from the follicle that has developed in the ovary. How does an ovulation occur? A sequence of images of the actual process […]
Is it possible to become a mother after tubal ligation?
The fallopian tubes connect the uterus with the ovaries. It is where the oocyte is released after ovulation and where fertilization by sperm occurs after having passed through the female reproductive tract. The embryo generated in […]
As is the case with all the organs in our bodies, over our lifetime, ovaries go through changes that affect not only their size but also how they perform. The ovaries are situated between the uterus […]
The significance of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in fertility
Sexually transmitted disease (STDs) are infections that are transmitted, on the whole, during unprotected sexual intercourse. However, they can also be transferred from mother to child during pregnancy.
What is Endometriosis?? Endometriosis is a benign, inflammatory, chronic and incurable disease that affects the health and fertility of nearly 180 million women worldwide. To get a global idea, it affects 1 in 10 women […]