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Women currently seek guidance on reproduction at a much older age than they did some years ago. As a result, amongst the women who undergo fertility treatment, there is a significant group of women of […]
The term polycystic ovary syndrome is used to define an ultrasound diagnosis characterised by the presence of 12 or more follicles in each ovary (between 2 and 9 mm in diameter) and/or an incremented ovary […]
Seminal lavage in males with HIV
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a retrovirus and, during its most advanced stage of infection, it leads to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Whilst there is currently no cure for HIV/AIDS, antiretroviral treatments do exist that stop the symptoms […]
Do I suffer from low ovarian response? how should I treat it?
We refer to low response when the number of eggs obtained in a patient during an IVF cycle is lower than expected. A patient is defined as a low responder when 3 or less eggs […]
Oocyte quality is one of the most important of the factors that have an impact on fertility in women. Optimum oocyte quality generally gives rise to embryos with an increased ability to implant in the uterus.
Fragile X chromosome syndrome and fertility
Índice1 What are the physical characteristics and symptoms of the X Fragile syndrome?2 What does the X Fragile syndrome genetic study consist of?3 What is the relationship between fertility and the FMR1 gene?4 Is there […]
I’m not getting pregnant. Why not? What can I do about it?
If you have been trying to get pregnant for a year or more without success, it’s time to search for an expert’s advice. Índice1 Possible causes1.1 Family history or associated diseases.1.2 Age.1.3 Endometriosis.1.4 Irregular menstrual […]
Can acupuncture have a positive impact on a cycle of in vitro fertilisation?
Acupuncture is a medical discipline with a history dating back several millenniums. For many years, attempts have been made to apply its therapeutic benefits to the field of sterility. The results obtained to date have been […]
The spermatozoa in ejaculate need to have gone through a process known as sperm capacitation in order to obtain the ability to fertilise. This happens naturally in the female reproductive system and techniques in order to […]
How long should I wait before beginning a new course of treatment following unsuccessful IVF?
In vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatment is not always successful. The reasons for this can include the cycle being cancelled during the stimulation phase or during the fertilisation and embryo development processes in the laboratory; or embryo […]