You’ve gone through fertility treatment with one dream in mind — becoming a mum. The big day finally arrives. You take a home pregnancy test and see a positive result. Your heart skips a beat. Then, you visit the clinic for the Beta hCG blood test, but the result shows a low beta value. Your […]
The semen analysis, also known as the seminogram or sperm study, is the first test we order for the study of male fertility at assisted reproduction clinics. This analysis will provide us with the necessary information for detecting any issues that may be affecting fertility. Additionally, the sperm study will help us decide which assisted […]
As you know, this section stems from our participation in the La Opinión de Málaga online chat. Through this collaboration, Dr. Álvarez, Medical Director of URE Centro Gutenberg, answers live questions from future mothers and fathers regarding fertility and assisted reproduction. The final chat of the year did not disappoint. As always, participation was excellent. […]
Infertility is steadily rising in our society. According to recent data published by the Spanish Fertility Society, infertility currently affects one in every five couples, and it is estimated that by 2020 it will affect one in every four. When we talk about the causes of female infertility there are very specific conditions and/or diseases that […]
Male infertility represents 40% of infertility cases that look to assisted reproduction clinics, such as our fertility clinic in Spain, for help. And, of these cases, 15% have azoospermia. Azoospermia is a semen abnormality characterised by the total absence of spermatozoids in the ejaculate. This absence of sperm may occur if the testicles do not […]
As specialists in reproduction and infertility, every day at our fertility clinic in Spain we find ourselves in situations with patients in which we feel like we’ve arrived too late. Unfortunately, we do not always have the tools to make all couples’ dreams of becoming parents come true. We know that if we had guided […]
We understand how important it is to make the decision to travel abroad for assisted reproduction treatment if you are looking for a fertility clinic in Spain. Likewise, we know how essential it is for you to feel comfortable and at home. For these reasons, at URE Centro Gutenberg we are thinking of you in […]
Once again, we bring you a selection of frequently asked questions related to our work at URE Centro Gutenberg. This is the 12th edition of our FAQ section, which stems from our collaboration with the live chat hosted by La Opinión de Málaga. In it, Dr. Claudio Álvarez, Medical Director at URE Centro Gutenberg, answers […]
You’ve likely always heard about the importance of taking folic acid before and during pregnancy. But… do you really know why? At our fertility clinic in Spain we have realised that many patients have questions about taking this vitamin during pregnancy. But the questions end today! In this article we plan on answering the most […]
Sperm quality has declined significantly over the past twenty years, a fact that has been confirmed by recent studies. Tobacco, alcohol and drug consumption, being overweight, exposure to toxic substances, air pollution, stress… these are all the main causes of spermatozoid deterioration and, in general, are elements that are harmful to fertility. However, diet also […]