We are all carriers of different genetic alterations or mutations. This doesn’t mean we necessarily have to suffer from any disease, but we must keep in mind that, under certain circumstances, we could pass these diseases on to our children. Genetic compatibility tests are specifically designed to solve these problems. We’ll explain what these tests […]
Egg donation is an altruistic act of great generosity, in which a woman donates her own eggs to another woman so that she can fulfill her desire to become a mother. However, not all women can donate eggs, even if they wish. Egg donation is regulated by law and is subject to strict controls in […]
The inability to conceive naturally is an increasingly common problem in our society. In fact, recent studies suggest that infertility now affects between 18 and 20% of the population. In the face of this growing problem, assisted reproduction treatments and techniques, such as artificial insemination and in vitro fertilisation (IVF), can help many couples and […]
At URE Centro Gutenberg, we’re confident you’ve heard of sperm banks before—but you may not be entirely clear on what they are or how they actually work. Don’t worry! In this article, we’ll explain exactly what a sperm bank is and how it operates. A sperm bank is a facility where frozen semen samples are […]
There are many myths about assisted reproduction and fertility that continue to circulate, often fueled by misinformation, social media, or word of mouth. With such an overwhelming amount of content online, it’s crucial to distinguish accurate medical facts from misleading or sensationalized information. At URE Centro Gutenberg, we always advise speaking to a fertility specialist […]
After trying unsuccessfully to conceive for some time, you may be considering going to an assisted reproduction centre. If this is the first time you have faced a fertility problem, you will undoubtedly have many questions and doubts. It is normal for both you and your partner to feel confused. First of all, you should […]
To freeze embryos after an in vitro fertilisation boosts your chances of pregnancy, offering success rates similar to fresh embryo transfers. Not all cases yield enough embryos of optimal quality to freeze, but in treatments where this is possible, the probability of achieving pregnancy is greatly increased. Our experience at URE Centro Gutenberg tells us […]
Understanding the Emotional Impact of Fertility Problems Having children is a vital need for most people — it’s their most important life project. That’s why, when difficulties arise in this process, it becomes one of the most emotionally challenging situations, whether experienced as a couple or individually. The emotions fertility problems bring to the surface […]
Today, it is possible to perform detailed embryo monitoring after undergoing In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) to select the best embryo for a successful pregnancy. This is thanks to a revolutionary tool: the Embryoscope IVF time-lapse incubator, which gives us a “movie” of the embryo’s development. What is the Embryoscope IVF? In IVF treatments, embryos can […]
Proper thyroid function plays a crucial role in both conception and maintaining a healthy pregnancy. It also significantly affects fetal brain development. Recently, scientific societies have emphasized the importance of thyroid health during the reproductive phase and established key recommendations related to thyroid and pregnancy. The Role of Iodine Before and During Pregnancy An adequate […]