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 […]
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. […]