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Ovarian stimulation: What is it? Are there any risks involved?
During the first few days of a period, a complex process takes place in the ovaries. The first step is to gather and initiate development in several follicles that contain eggs. Following this, only one […]
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 […]
The advantages and disadvantages of transferring embryos during a natural or artificial cycle
Embryo transfer to the uterus is the pinnacle of all courses of assisted reproduction treatment. It cannot be left to chance. The endometrium needs to be receptive and facilitate embryo embedding. The endometrium can be prepared with the aid […]
Marfan Syndrome and PGD (embryo genetic diagnosis)
We now can avoid the transmission to offspring with the PGD techniques (embryo’s Pre-implantation Genetic Diagnosis) also called PGT-M Índice1 Symptoms and causes of Marfan syndrome2 Marfan Syndrome diagnosis3 Avoid the Marfan syndrome transmission Symptoms […]
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 […]
Assited Reproduction Techniques: FIV vs ICSI
Currently there are two main techniques used to achieve Assisted Reproduction IVF. These two techniques are conventional in vitro fertilization (IVF), and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI). In IVF, the previously capacitated male sperm are deposited […]
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. […]
These 5 exercises are designed by the team of midwives at Instituto Bernabeu so that you can work on your flexibility during pregnancy and get ready for the birth with only ten minutes a day. […]
What is chronic endometritis? What is its effect in fertility?
Chronic endometritis is the name given to a continuous inflammation of the endometrium. It is a pathology that can be found in up to 10% of women, however it is known that this percentage is […]
Structural chromosome abnormalities: how do they impact the embryo and the carrier?
In comparison with the general population, there is a greater prevalence of chromosomal abnormalities amongst couples with reproduction issues. An analysis of the 46 chromosomes (23 pairs), DNA structures and highly-organised proteins that contain a […]