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.
Heparin as a Treatment for Repeat Miscarriages or Implantation Failure
Suffering from repeat miscarriages is one of the most painful situations for women trying to have children. This is especially true when these women achieve a pregnancy after using assisted reproduction treatments.
Genetics in premature ovarian failure and menopause
Oocytes are the female gametes, cells that, upon being fertilised by the sperm, will produce an embryo. In humans, the number of oocytes that females have throughout their lives is not unlimited; they are born […]
Surrogacy or uterine surrogacy: Why is it illegal in Spain?
Since the first Spanish law on assisted reproduction was promulgated in 1988, the contract that regulates uterine surrogacy has been considered null and void. It was formalized in a lucrative or altruistic way, as affiliation […]
Blocked fallopian tube. The involvement of “tubal factor” in fertility
The Fallopian tubes are trumpet-shaped structures that begin in the uterine cavity and end up opening by the ovaries. After ovulation, the fallopian tubes collect the released egg that is fertilized on the first portion, […]
Multiple pregnancy: Why is it important to avoid pregnancy of twins or triplets?
Multiple pregnancy is, along with ovarian hyperstimulation, the most significant complication in fertility treatments. Advantages of transferring 1 embryo Most couples that go through assisted reproduction techniques consider multiple pregnancies to be desirable or the […]
Recommendations of the ESHRE with regards to Coronavirus
Communication for the resumption of fertility treatments. Coronavirus infection (COVID-19) has reached pandemic proportions; Its rapid spread poses unique challenges to global health and entails the implementation of extraordinary measures worldwide to limit its spread. […]
Criteria for embryo classification
Embryos develop from the moment they are fertilised up until transfer to the mother’s uterus and this development process is assessed by embryologists. The embryos that have evolved correctly and are in the best condition are selected […]
Diabetes & pregnancy during the COVID-19 pandemic
25 April, 2020 The Coronavirus pandemic will not end when the isolation order ends and although circulation through the streets will be permitted with the appropriate protective measures, pregnant women must continue to avoid contagion […]
Hysterosalpingographies versus sonohysterographies
Los problemas en las Trompas de Falopio pueden ser una causa de esterilidad. Las alteraciones en estas estructuras tubulares, siendo la más frecuente su obstrucción, pueden dificultar o impedir el adecuado encuentro entre el óvulo […]
Security in the IVF laboratory in times of coronavirus
Given the current global situation due to the coronavirus pandemic, IVF laboratories around the world have closed their doors. At Instituto Bernabeu we follow a strict protocol for the maintenance of equipment and frozen samples […]