Spermatozoa production takes place in the testicular seminiferous tubules and the process is known as spermatogenesis.  At the end of this process, a germ cell generates 4 mature spermatozoa which will survive in the human body for between […]

Asthenozoospermia is a decrease in the percentage of motile sperm in a sperm sample and it is identified by means of a seminogram or semen analysis. Nowadays, seminograms are a basic tool which provide us with information […]

We understand the menopause as a complete end to menstruation. It is a retrospective diagnosis (looking back) and, as such, the menopause is said to have taken place when a year has gone by since the last period […]

A seminogram, or semen analysis, is a basic analysis of a semen sample with the aim of determining semen quality. In order to carry out the analysis correctly, the patient needs to refrain from sexual intercourse for […]

Successfully treating implantation failure and recurrent pregnancy loss is undoubtedly a challenge for doctors and for patients. It is an area on which we continuously focus research at Instituto Bernabeu and, whilst we are far […]

On the occasion of the World Diabetes Day, we have dedicated today’s post. At Instituto Bernabeu, our different departments are prepared for the care of patients with this condition. The diabetic patient needs special care, […]

Oligozoospermia is the presence of an abnormally low number of sperm in a semen sample. According to the criteria in the 5th edition of the World Health Organisation (WHO) manual, normal sperm content in a sample […]

Infertility can have an impact on many levels: it can affect the person with the issue as well as that person’s partner. When a couple embarks upon such a significant project as maternity and is faced […]

When a couple is faced with difficulties getting pregnant, there is approximately a 50% chance of the reason for this being a factor in the male partner. The main cause of fertility issues in men is […]

Following years of research, the Poor Responder Unit at Instituto Bernabeu has, for the first time, discovered the genes that play a role in ovarian reserve. This makes choosing the most appropriate medication for the […]