Endocrinology and nutrition

The functions and alterations of the endocrine glands affect the correct functioning of the reproductive system. Our endocrine fertility specialist reveals the role of the endocrinological system and the treatment of its disorders.

Sport consequences in female fertility

Many women in reproductive age do some kind of exercise. In most cases, this is beneficial: increased physical endurance, body weight control, bone mass increase and reduced cardiovascular risk. However, in some cases excessive exercise […]

Diabetic patient: fertility and in vitro fertilization

Why do women with diabetes generally need to have fertility treatment? One of the issues that most concerns young women who are new to diabetes mellitus (DM) is whether or not they will be able […]

Alcohol effects on fertility, pregnancy and assisted reproduction treatments

Human fertility is a condition predetermined by genetic factors and, later modulated, by biological and social factors. The genetic and biological ones cannot be modified. With assisted reproduction techniques we have managed to overcome previously […]

Nutritional Recommendations for Fertility

“Those who take medicine and neglect their diet will be wasting their time and their doctors’ skills” – Chinese proverb- This quote is especially relevant to this article because despite the latest advances in medicine […]

How Celiac disease affects fertility? And when you are already pregnant?

Celiac disease is an intolerance to gluten, a plant-based protein found in cereals such as wheat, spelt, Kamut and so on1 2. The World Health Organization (WHO) classes Celiac disease as a chronic illness that occurs in […]

What you should (or should not) eat in order to give birth to a healthy child

We are what we eat. This classic of all classics is particularly important from the time when we try to get pregnant and for the 9 months that a pregnancy lasts because the quality of our […]

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 […]

Nutrition and exercise during quarantine for pregnant women

During pregnancy, the future mother undergoes many hormonal changes. In addition, it is important to attend to the nutritional needs given the new situation of home isolation due to COVID-19. It is important to follow […]

Breast Feeding and COVID-19. Is it safe for newborns?

Given the pandemic we are living in, it is very important to safeguard breastfeeding. To stop breastfeeding in the face of the coronavirus (COVID19) may pose more risk than benefit for both the mother and […]

How can we improve the chances of pregnancy for women who are obese?

The impact of obesity on fertility Fertility issues in obese women (BMI ? 30) are, in most cases, linked to ovulatory dysfunction and, in some cases, to polycystic ovary syndrome. Furthermore, it should be highlighted that […]