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Get to know Dr Juan Carlos Castillo
FAMILY TRADITION IN THE FIELD OF GYNAECOLOGY Dr Juan Carlos Castillo is a gynaecologist at Instituto Bernabeu and a renowned specialist in his field. He is married and has a young daughter. He has been part […]
GCT Basic. The analysis of 49 genes that can cause the 50 major recessive and X-linked diseases
The basic genetic compatibility test (GCT) is a basic screening that analyses the most prevalent diseases in the population due to the high incidence of carriers in the general population. This preconception genetic screening analyses […]
What are the main causes of embryo implantation failure?
The reproductive process comprises a series of events among which implantation is one of the most critical. For implantation to take place correctly, the following are necessary: a competent blastocyst, a receptive endometrium and correct […]
How do I know if I am leaking amniotic fluid in pregnancy?
Amniotic fluid is a vital element for the development of the baby in the mother’s womb. Among other things, it protects the baby from injury and heat loss, so it is essential to maintain the …
“Dual trigger or double trigger”: oocyte maturation double induction protocol
Naturally, once the ovarian follicle has reached an adequate size, luteinising hormone (LH) is released from the pituitary gland in order to complete the egg maturation process and initiate the processes that will lead to […]
The importance of DNA in our lives: 25 April World DNA Day
The 25th of April is DNA Day, which commemorates Watson and Crick’s discovery of the structure of DNA in 1953. This date also coincides with another important milestone in the history of DNA, namely the […]
What should you ask and know during your first fertility visit?
At Instituto Bernabéu we consider the patient’s first contact with our team to be of great importance. The comprehensive assistance we offer from the very first moment, in the hands of all the Instituto Bernabeu […]
Infection of the male urogenital tract is a potentially curable cause of male infertility. WHO considers urethritis, prostatitis, orchitis and epididymitis to be infections of the male accessory glands. Índice1 How can I tell if […]
Sport consequences in female fertility
Many women in reproductive age do some kind of exercise. In most cases, this is beneficial: increased physical endurance, body weight control, bone mass increase and reduced cardiovascular risk. However, in some cases excessive exercise […]
Embryo transfer: How many embryos should be transferred?
In recent years, thanks to long culture and the use of time-lapse incubators, we have been able to preserve embryos in the in vitro fertilisation (IVF) laboratory until day 5-6 of embryo development. This has […]