Assisted reproduction
Since the first IVF baby was born in 1978, countless tests have been developed, both diagnostic and treatment. In this section you will find in detail the advances that have allowed the birth of millions of children in the world.
What Is PMOS and Why PCOS Is Being Replaced by PMOS
What Is Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) is the new name for what, until recently, was known as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). This change was established through a global consensus […]
In assisted reproduction treatment, every detail counts. And although for years the main focus was on the egg and embryonic development, today we know that sperm quality plays a decisive role in the reproductive success […]
Preimplantation Genetic Testing for Aneuploidies (PGT-A) has undergone significant evolution over recent decades, driven by continuous advances in molecular genetics and reproductive biology. From its earliest applications using fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) to current […]
How endometriosis is diagnosed: medical tests and timing
Endometriosis is a chronic benign disease that involves the presence of endometrial tissue outside its usual location. It affects approximately 1 in 10 women and can cause high morbidity, with a significant impact on the […]
How Fertility Has Declined: Causes, Impact, and Prevention
Infertility is not an isolated phenomenon or a specific problem affecting only a few couples; it is a growing public health challenge. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), it now affects 17.5% of the […]
By not using external gamete banks, we can guarantee that none of our patients have received these semen samples. An unprecedented medical scandal has rocked Europe: a single sperm donor, carrier of a genetic mutation […]
World Patient Safety Day: Instituto Bernabeu reaffirms its commitment to excellence in care
Every September 17th, we commemorate World Patient Safety Day, an initiative driven by the WHO. This year, 2025, under the theme “Act Together for Safety,” it invites us to reflect on and strengthen the responsibility […]
The Microbiome and Fertility: A Key Relationship
The microbiome is the collection of microorganisms that live in our bodies and influence important functions like digestion, immunity, and protection against infections. In recent years, it has been discovered that it also plays a […]
In Vitro Fertilisation laboratory action in the event of implantation failure: the embryo.
The aim of in vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatments is to obtain embryos that are able to implant in the mother’s uterus and give rise to a healthy baby. Unfortunately, this is not always achieved, and […]
Mumps, what is it? Parotitis, more commonly known as “mumps”, is a contagious viral disease that affects one or both parotid glands (major salivary glands) situated behind the ascending rami of the mandible. It is caused by the mumps […]