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In vitro fertilisation (IVF)

Delve into all the details of the main technique in fertility treatment and its main applications. We bring you the latest advances from the hand of our experienced professionals. The processes, tests and investigations involved in the meticulous work of the IVF laboratory.

Instituto Bernabeu begins research on a new treatment for patients with poor ovarian response

Instituto Bernabeu begins research on a new treatment for patients with poor ovarian response

From January 2016, Instituto Bernabeu will work on a clinical trial (free to participating patients) with the aim of evaluating the efficiency of a line of treatment in patients with poor response to ovarian stimulation. […]

Cryopreserved embryos: Does biobank storage time affect their subsequent viability?

Cryopreserved embryos: Does biobank storage time affect their subsequent viability?

It has been almost 30 years since the first pregnancy from cryopreserved embryos was achieved (Trounson and Mohr, 1983). Ever since then, numbers have been steadily growing at biobanks in assisted reproduction centres, mainly due […]

When will my embryos be biopsied? Why?

When will my embryos be biopsied? Why?

During the performance of assisted reproduction procedures, the best embryo is selected for transfer into the mother’s uterus. The selection is based on the “look” of the embryo shortly before transfer. As a matter of […]

Comprehensive Chromosomal Screening (PGS/PGT-A/CCS): More reliable and less damaging for embryos

Comprehensive Chromosomal Screening (PGS/PGT-A/CCS): More reliable and less damaging for embryos

The necessary information for an adequate development of human beings is contained in some “books” called genes; they are written in an “ink” called DNA. Our total number of genes is found in the 46 […]

Usefulness of Comprehensive Chromosomal Screening (PGS/PGT-A/CCS) in Recurrent Miscarriages

Usefulness of Comprehensive Chromosomal Screening (PGS/PGT-A/CCS) in Recurrent Miscarriages

When couples make the decision to have a baby, either by natural means or by resorting to assisted reproduction techniques (ART), one of their main concerns is having a full-term pregnancy and a healthy baby. […]

The male factor in infertility

The male factor in infertility

In contrast with the old-fashioned belief that reproduction issues are a female thing, current figures are clear: 47% of infertility cases in a couple are down to an issue with the man. Therefore, when a couple has […]

PGD, PGS, CCS and PGT-A: are they all one and the same?

PGD, PGS, CCS and PGT-A: are they all one and the same?

PGD or pre-implantation genetic diagnosis consists of a set of techniques used on the embryo prior to transfer to the mother’s uterus with the aim of studying any possible chromosomal and/or genetic abnormalities. Its purpose is to ensure that […]

Vitrification: the cold revolution

Vitrification: the cold revolution

Vitrification is generally associated with delaying maternity. It involves preserving eggs at low temperatures so that they may be used in the future. This is, in itself, astounding since it enables gametes to be preserved […]

Fertility research: one of a kind treatment for one of a kind patients

Fertility research: one of a kind treatment for one of a kind patients

Research in the field of assisted reproduction provides us with more and more answers to situations which previously had none. It gives us solutions, options and new ways of overcoming the many difficulties which arise […]

Low ovarian reserve, a challenge with optimistic future

Low ovarian reserve, a challenge with optimistic future

The social changes in recent years have been highly beneficial to achieving rights and equalities, although it has also led to a significant increase in maternal age. But nature does not understand social change and […]

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