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Assisted hatching is a technique used in the in vitro fertilisation laboratory that consists of making a small hole in the membrane that surrounds the embryo, the zona pellucida (ZP), with the aim of making […]
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), nowadays between 10 and 15% of couples have fertility issues and between 30 and 35% of the reasons for infertility can be found in the male partner. Therefore, improving […]
Why aren’t all embryos obtained from an IVF cycle suitable for freezing?
Today, in In Vitro Fertilization treatments, it is not extraordinary to find ourselves on the day of embryo transfer with a high number of good quality embryos. For a fresh transfer we shall be electing […]
In the ovary, there are structures known as follicles that contain the oocytes or ova. When a patient undergoes in vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatment, ovarian reserve is one of the most relevant pieces of data and it […]
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 […]
Assisted Reproduction in Islam
Up until the past decade, assisted reproduction in the Muslim world has been a taboo topic. Answers could not be found in the Quran, and believers were unsure. Over the years, the great experts of […]
Beta hCG test: Pregnancy test with blood sample
Índice1 What is a Beta: B-hCG pregnancy test ?2 When can the Beta be performed?3 What value of Beta is considered normal?4 Can I perform the test early and avoid the wait?5 Can I perform […]
Donor selection at Instituto Bernabeu: a very special and comprehensive care
Gamete donation plays a crucial role for a considerable number of patients willing to start a family and seeking the help of assisted reproduction techniques. These patients place their trust in the professionalism of Instituto […]
The uterus, the organ where pregnancy takes place, has a cavity inside where implantation occurs. This cavity is covered by a soft tissue called endometrium, the “nest” that the uterus prepares every month for a […]
Fertility treatments for Jehovah’s Witnesses
Índice1 Infertility is a disease that affects more and more couples every day around the world and Jehovah’s Witnesses are no exception.2 Generating only the necessary embryos3 Solutions that allow the exclusive use of paternal […]