A chemical or biochemical pregnancy is defined as an early pregnancy that is confirmed through a positive test for the hormone beta human chorionic gonadotropin (β-hCG), either in urine or blood, but which does not progress to the stage where the pregnancy can be visualised via ultrasound. It occurs before the 5th week of gestation. […]
Progesterone and assisted reproduction go hand in hand.. In assisted reproduction treatments, it is generally necessary to administer an extra supplement of progesterone, especially in in vitro fertilisation treatments. After the extraction of the oocytes, there may be a decrease in the natural production of this hormone, which is vital and necessary for implantation and […]
Platelet-rich plasma, or PRP, is a medicine intended for human use which has been utilised clinically for many years in different medical specialties, particularly traumatology, dermatology and ophthalmology cases. Use of this technique in assisted reproduction and fertility treatment is known as Uterine PRP and it remains experimental; however, the results obtained thus far are […]
In assisted reproduction, the male plays a fundamental role, as having children is always a matter of two. In fact, in 30% of infertility cases, the cause is of male origin. Among the common diseases that can cause male infertility is sperm DNA fragmentation, which we will discuss in this blog. In the initial evaluation […]
At present, 17.5 % of couples worldwide are dealing with impact of infertility. In Spain, one in every five couples is struggling with fertility issues, and about 56 % of those one in five couples have started to undergo assisted reproduction treatment. Receiving an infertility or sterility diagnosis has a huge psychological impact on both members […]
The term ‘low ovarian response’ or ‘low responder’ is used when, despite stimulating the ovaries in an in vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatment, there is a low response in IVF treatment and fewer oocytes than ideal are retrieved. Having fewer oocytes than ideal does not mean that pregnancy cannot be achieved. It is true that with […]
Sterility and infertility are two terms that, although often used interchangeably in everyday language, actually have different and specific meanings in the context of reproductive health. Understanding the difference between sterility and infertility is essential to properly address fertility problems and seek the most suitable treatment. When is sterility considered? Sterility refers to the inability […]
If you’re trying to conceive, it’s important to be well-informed and prepared before starting the journey toward pregnancy. Becoming pregnant is a stage that brings not only excitement and expectations, but also challenges that require good health and careful planning. Getting ready in advance not only increases your chances of success but also helps prevent […]
We refer to a couple as infertile when, after a year of frequent sexual intercourse without contraception, they may experience grief during assisted reproduction due to the difficulty of achieving pregnancy. Factors such as physical causes, age, eating disorders, high levels of stress, genetic defects, infections, excessive alcohol consumption, etc., can all play a role, […]
Pre-Implantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) is a technique used in addition to In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) in couples at risk of passing on chromosome or genetic abnormalities to their offspring, among other causes. It involves carrying out sophisticated genetic testing on cells that are biopsied from the embryos obtained through IVF to determine whether they carry […]