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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 […]
What is the corpus luteum?
Why is it important for parents and donors to have a GCT (genetic compatibility test)?
Hereditary disorders (disorders that are transmitted from parents to offspring) include a group of disorders known as autosomal recessive disorders. Disorders of this kind are uncommon. However, they do tend to be rather serious. Indeed, […]
Time-lapse in assisted reproduction. Current situation
Índice1 What is Time-Lapse in in vitro fertilization, IVF?2 Development of Time-Lapse systems in assisted reproduction3 Is embryonic time-lapse an added value?4 Progress with the embryo time-lapse system5 Time-lapse technology at Instituto Bernabeu6 References7 May […]
Is there a difference in the embryo developing according to gender?
Patients undergoing an in vitro fertilization treatment usually ask if are able to distinguish between male and female embryos while observing them in the lab. Índice1 Can we know the embryo gender before implantation in […]
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 […]
Can the DHEA hormone really help increase ovarian response during fertility treatment?
Women with reduced ovarian reserves (low antral follicle count and/ or low Anti Mullerian hormone levels) have a higher risk of poor response to hormone stimulation and low pregnancy rates during IVF treatment. Índice1 What […]
Menstruation is part of a woman’s life and, as such, we have to deal with it whilst carrying on with the rest of our daily activities. However, in many cases this becomes a major limitation […]
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 […]