Pregnancy
The magical moment of pregnancy also comes with many questions. Confirmation, first symptoms, how many ultrasounds will be necessary, how many times we must visit the gynaecologist, what care should be followed, diet, how to face 9 months of pregnancy and advice on childbirth. Here you will find all the answers from the hand of our specialists.
What are ovarian follicles? Number, growth and other characteristics
What are ovarian follicles? To start with, let’s state what follicles are not. Follicles are not oocytes (eggs). Many patients confuse these terms, believing that follicle equals oocyte. The female gamete is the egg, and […]
Endometrial polyps: what are they, how are they formed and what are the symptoms and treatment?
What are endometrial or uterine polyps? Endometrial polyps are cell formations that project from the endometrial cavity. They are a common gynaecological pathology experienced by 20% of women. They appear most commonly in women aged […]
What you should (or should not) eat in order to give birth to a healthy child
We are what we eat. This classic of all classics is particularly important from the time when we try to get pregnant and for the 9 months that a pregnancy lasts because the quality of our […]
Difference between identical and fraternal twins
Before establishing the biological origin differences between identical and fraternal twins, let’s make a quick note on the etymology of both words. Etymologically both terms have the same origin (Latin gemellicium) and were used interchangeably […]
What is implantation bleeding? Implantation is the process through which an embryo starts its development in the maternal uterus and it sometimes causes a bleeding. The implantation is caused by the growth of the embryo […]
The anembryonic pregnancy or “blighted ovum” is a specific type of miscarriage in which the fertilized egg implants in the uterus but the embryo does not develop. It is a relatively common problem: 10-15% of […]
What is Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD).When is it indicated?
Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) is a very useful tool in Assisted Reproduction for the genetic selection of embryos prior to their transfer to the maternal uterus. It allows the selection of healthy embryos for a […]
Embryo fragmentation is a phenomenon that takes place in most embryos and its origin is not entirely clear. Some studies would seem to suggest that the fragments come from cell remains that have no nucleus […]
A negative beta hCG test. Now what?
What happens following the wait (‘the beta hCG wait‘) which generates so much anxiety whilst, at the same time, creating the hope that our lives may be changed forever when, in the end, the result […]
First pregnancy scan after IVF (In Vitro Fertilization) treatment
Confirming pregnancy after IVF and Egg Donation . The first ultrasound in which we can see the pregnancy is a very emotional time for the parents, especially for patients who have gone through treatments for […]