The biggest challenge for an in vitro fertilisation (IVF) laboratory is selecting the embryo which has the greatest potential to result in a pregnancy. That’s why today we want to explain how embryo classification works in assisted reproduction, beginning by understanding that all Spanish clinics follow the criteria for evaluation and assessment as indicated by the […]
Genetic compatibility testing, also known as ‘genetic matching,’ consists of a genetic study to minimise the transmission of genetic diseases to offspring, as it can identify altered genes and detect whether there are any mutations in common between the couple. There are currently more than 7,000 genetic diseases, which are responsible for 1-2 out of […]
Is fertility negatively impacted by stress? Without a doubt, one of the most common expressions people hear when they’ve been trying to conceive but it hasn’t happened yet is: “you’ll see how you get pregnant as soon as you relax”. These types of expressions, apart from being painful, make you question whether or not they’re […]
If you’ve been waiting for a positive pregnancy test for some time now, you’ll certainly want to announce it in a special way as soon as you get one. Even more so if your eagerly‑awaited pregnancy arrives after years of infertility on the road of assisted reproduction, right? That’s why today we want to contribute […]
In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) treatment includes several very important moments and one of the most important is the embryo transfer. Everything starts with the first visit to the fertility specialist so that the female and/or her partner can undergo a complete assessment. Once the doctor has made a diagnosis, your IVF treatment starts with a controlled […]
The endometrium is the membrane that covers the innermost part of the uterus. On occasion, part of the endometrial tissue may grow in an excessive or irregular way, leading to something we call endometrial polyps. This is what we’d like to talk to you about in this article today. One of the important points when […]
We love hearing real patient testimonies! Today we’d like to share with our readers the story of a patient who is very dear to the Gutenberg family. In her early twenties, during a routine visit to her gynaecologist, Julia was diagnosed with premature ovarian failure. This is also known as premature menopause. As she already […]
A uterine myoma is the most frequent benign tumour in the female reproductive system. It would be very rare for a uterine myoma to become malignant. A myoma is a tumour made of smooth muscle cells and is also known as a fibroma, leiomyoma or fibromyoma. Females are approximately 40%-50% likely to develop a myoma over […]
Preserving fertility or the hope of continuing to be mothers after cancer At URE Centro Gutenberg, we actively join the global campaign for Breast Cancer Awareness Day every year. This year, our contribution focuses on preserving fertility or the hope of continuing to be mothers after cancer—a message of support and information for women who, […]
If you’re trying to conceive, one of the first things you need to know is what your menstrual cycles are like. This is important so that you can calculate when you’re going to ovulate, and also determine when your most fertile days will be. All you need to do is count in order to understand […]