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, […]
Time flies! We’re already in summer, and that means we’ve been sharing frequent questions on fertility and assisted reproduction with you for seven months. And, of course, the most important: answers! Thanks to our monthly collaboration with La Opinión de Málaga, our medical director, Dr. Álvarez, answers patient doubts live. From the URE Centro Gutenberg […]
Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome: What It Is and How It’s Treated To increase the effectiveness of assisted reproduction treatments like in vitro fertilization (IVF), we need to stimulate the ovaries to produce a larger number of mature eggs. However, in some cases, despite taking the proper precautions, a patient may have an exaggerated ovarian response—typically when […]
Do you want to resolve your questions about fertility and assisted reproduction? Today we bring you a new collection of frequently asked questions, taken from our monthly collaboration with La Opinión de Málaga. This is the “Ask a Specialist” section, featuring our medical director, Dr. Claudio Álvarez. This time, we cover topics such as egg […]
You’ve probably heard about the importance of taking folic acid during pregnancy—but do we really understand why? At URE Centro Gutenberg, we’ve noticed that many of our patients have questions about this essential vitamin. Let’s clear those doubts today! In this article, we’ll answer the most frequently asked questions about folic acid during pregnancy so […]
As you may know, the Gutenberg Center’s Reproduction Unit participates monthly in the online chat of the Málaga newspaper La Opinión. This section is called “Ask a Specialist,” and features the collaboration of our medical director, Dr. Álvarez. Our participation aims to address common questions that people like you may have about fertility and assisted […]
Many patients who come to URE Centro Gutenberg are often confused by some concepts related to assisted reproduction. One example is follicle and oocyte. These are familiar terms, but they are not the same. However, oocyte is the same as egg. Something similar happens with other concepts related to pregnancy and fertility treatments, such as […]
If you are undergoing fertility treatment, it is completely normal that after an embryo transfer or artificial insemination, you will be on the lookout for any symptoms that indicate that you have achieved the desired pregnancy. That is why, at URE Centro Gutenberg, we would like to talk to you today about the first signs […]
Varicocele is a dilation of the veins in the testicle that is usually unilateral. It predominantly affects the left testicle and very rarely the right. Its incidence is estimated at between 10 and 15% of the male population, but in the infertile male population, a variability of between 25 and 40% of men with altered […]