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 […]
The Gutenberg Center’s Reproduction Unit, specifically Dr. Claudio Álvarez, has participated numerous times in the online chat section of the Málaga newspaper La Opinión, in a section called “Ask a Specialist.” As you can imagine, we’ve collected many questions about fertility and assisted reproduction over time, so we’ve decided to share them with you on […]
As you may know, in the Gutenberg Center’s Reproduction Unit, and specifically thanks to Dr. Claudio Álvarez, we participate monthly in the online chat section of the Málaga newspaper La Opinión, in a section called “Ask a Specialist.” Our participation in this medium is aimed at answering common questions that many people have about fertility […]
One of the most common concerns our patients have during their first fertility consultation at URE Centro Gutenberg is what happens to the surplus embryos generated by Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART). In in vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatments, the aim is to obtain as many embryos as possible in order to increase the chances of success […]
A hysterectomy is a surgical procedure in which the uterus is removed. It can be total (including the cervix) or subtotal (leaving the cervix intact). The surgery may be performed through the abdomen or vaginally, and it may or may not involve the removal of the ovaries, depending on the patient’s diagnosis and health outlook. […]
As we mentioned in the first article of this series about common doubts in fertility and assisted reproduction, our medical director at URE Centro Gutenberg, Dr. Claudio Álvarez, answers many questions for the newspaper La Opinión de Málaga in the section “Ask a Specialist.” Seeing the success of the first article, and given Dr. Álvarez’s […]
Hormone medication in fertility treatments plays a crucial role in improving reproductive outcomes. Compared to other mammals, humans are relatively inefficient from a reproductive standpoint. The probability of achieving a natural pregnancy is 23% per month or per woman’s ovulatory cycle. In a couple with fertility problems, this probability is even lower: generally 3% or […]
The whooping cough vaccine has become a hot topic recently. For months, health authorities and the media have recommended that all pregnant women get vaccinated against whooping cough. At URE Centro Gutenberg, we understand the concerns many women have, especially when it comes to getting vaccines during pregnancy. These questions often arise in our fertility […]
The Role of the Seminal Factor in Fertility Treatments Did you know that the chance of achieving a natural pregnancy each month is only about 23%? This is known as the fecundability rate, and it decreases over time. After a year of trying without success, that probability drops to around 3%, and it continues to […]
One of the most important aspects of assisted reproduction treatments is the selection of embryos for transfer. It is not enough to simply choose the best fertility treatment for each case. Fertility units and centres must be able to correctly select the embryos that are most likely to implant. This will be a determining factor […]