Assisted reproduction

What is a fertility test? Fertility tests consist of an assessment carried out by a gynaecologist specialised in fertility, with the aim of detecting possible problems and offering personalised advice. In this consultation, a detailed […]

These questions are becoming commonplace in our daily gynaecological office.  The reason to preserve our eggs are varied. Nowadays we should know much more about Fertility Preservation, as there are many cases in which it […]

Obtaining a mature egg for fertilisation is a necessary step to start the reproductive process. Usually, 85% of retrieved eggs after an ovarian stimulation cycle are mature eggs, and are therefore suitable for treatment using […]

The ‘implantation window’ defines the period of time during which the endometrium in the mother’s uterus is in suitable condition for embryo implantation. Determining when this implantation window occurs is an intense field of study within […]

Many studies has been made on how older maternal age is related to a lower probability of achieving pregnancy. Higher miscarriages frequency and higher risk of certain chromosomal abnormalities in the foetus. But little attention […]

One common question that is often asked after the embryo transfer is whether it is advisable to have sexual intercourse or not while you wait for the pregnancy to be confirmed. The fact is that during the […]

Oligoasthenozoospermia consists of a decrease in the concentration and percentage of motile spermatozoa in a sperm sample and is determined by means of a sperminogram or sperm analysis. The sperminogram is currently a basic tool […]

Reproductive health includes an individual’s right to conceive and the right to decide when to do so. As we have previously pointed out, when speaking about reproduction in 2016, the World Health Organization recognised the […]

A hydrocele is the accumulation of fluid in the testicular covers (in one or both testicles) causing an almost permanent swelling of the scrotum. Is not rare in newborns, but they occur more frequently in […]

Mumps, what is it? Parotitis, more commonly known as “mumps”, is a contagious viral disease that affects one or both parotid glands (major salivary glands) situated behind the ascending rami of the mandible. It is caused by the mumps […]