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Embryonic arrest, why don’t all of my embryos develop equally?
When one starts an in vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatment, one of the most frequent concerns is the number of high quality embryos that can be obtained. This number is variable and depends on several factors such as the ovarian reserve and […]
Does ovarian stimulation for IVF increase the risk of cancer?
One of the common concerns that women who are about to embark on in vitro fertilisation treatment have is the hypothetical risk of getting gynaecological cancer as a side effect of hormone stimulation. Since in vitro fertilisation began, […]
What is the ‘implantation window’ in fertility treatment?
The ‘implantation window’ is the name we give to the period of time during which the endometrium in the mother’s uterus is in an appropriate state for embryo implantation to take place. Índice1 When does the implantation […]
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 […]