Once again, we bring you a compilation of frequently asked questions related to our work in fertility and assisted reproduction. As you know, this section, now in its tenth edition, originates from our participation in the online chat of Málaga’s newspaper La Opinión. Through this collaboration, Dr. Álvarez, medical director of URE Gutenberg Center, answers […]
As you already know, we have been participating for some time in the online chat of the Málaga newspaper La Opinión. It is a section called “Ask a Specialist,” where we make Dr. Álvarez, our medical director, available to you. From this, we thought to create a space adapted to this activity on our blog […]
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is currently the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI), affecting both men and women. Between 75% and 80% of sexually active people will contract it at some point in their lives. There are over 100 types of human papillomavirus, more than 40 of which are easily transmitted through skin-to-skin contact or mucous […]
As you know, from the Reproduction Unit at Centro Gutenberg, we occasionally participate in the online chat of the newspaper La Opinión de Málaga. This section is called “Ask a Specialist,” where our medical director, Dr. Álvarez, answers questions about fertility and assisted reproduction. Want to know some of the questions we’ve received this month? […]
At assisted reproduction clinics such as URE Centro Gutenberg, we deal with fertility problems on a daily basis. In all cases, we look for the cause affecting the future mother and/or father in order to offer the most appropriate reproduction treatment. Today we want to talk to you about Asherman’s syndrome and how it can […]
If you’re researching assisted reproduction treatments, you’ve likely heard of in vitro fertilization (IVF) or artificial insemination. But what about Fertile Chip and PICSI? Have you come across these techniques before? At URE Centro Gutenberg, we’d like to explain what they are and when they are used. Fertile Chip and PICSI (Physiological ICSI) are two […]
Every 19 October, World Breast Cancer Day is celebrated as a reminder of society’s commitment to the fight against cancer and to raising awareness of early detection of this disease. Breast cancer is the most common malignant tumour among women. According to the World Health Organisation, every 30 seconds a case of breast cancer is […]
At URE Centro Gutenberg, we often receive questions about fertility and assisted reproduction, especially from patients navigating complex diagnoses or facing difficulties conceiving. Below, we address some of the most frequently asked questions we hear in consultations. I’m 32 and have endometriosis. What tests are done to assess the progression of the disease? Monitoring and […]
Transfer of cryopreserved embryos: An effective and safe technique The development of vitrification (ultra-rapid freezing) technology for embryo freezing is the factor that has contributed most to improving the results and safety of in vitro fertilisation over the last decade. As a result, there has been a significant increase in the number of transfer of […]
The Birth of Louise Brown: A Milestone in Assisted Reproduction On July 25, 1978, in a small town in northern England, Louise Brown was born. It wouldn’t have made headlines… if it weren’t for how she was conceived. After numerous attempts, tremendous effort, and sacrifice from the medical team of Robert Edwards and Patrick Steptoe, […]