Fertility
There’re many reasons why men and women cannot conceive, even after a previous pregnancy. Either due to dysfunctions in the reproductive system or because the gametes have alterations. Discover the different aspects involved and their treatments.
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 […]
Complementary or add-on treatments in cases of low ovarian reserve
Low response to ovarian stimulation is a medical challenge, as the number of oocytes retrieved is a key factor in the success of in vitro fertilisation.Low ovarian response is considered to be when fewer than […]
Hazard Statements (H Phrases) and Reproductive Toxins: How They Affect Fertility and Pregnancy
Hazard Statements (H Phrases) are danger warnings that appear on the labeling of chemical products. Their purpose is to inform about the specific risks that these substances may pose to health, including fertility and pregnancy. …
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 […]
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 […]
Pregnancy and the summer: healthy living and taking care of oneself
Pregnancy is a natural and healthy part of a woman’s life and should be accompanied by a regular daily routine and healthy living. During the summer, however, particular attention should be paid to things such […]
Ozempic and Fertility: Can it really help to achieve pregnancy?
What is Ozempic? Ozempic is the trade name for a medication whose active substance is semaglutide. It belongs to the family of GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1-RA), initially used for the treatment of people with obesity-associated […]
This is how Instituto Bernabeu’s quality embryo selection process works.
What is embryo selection? For decades, the aim has been to optimise assisted reproduction treatments, obtaining an adequate number of embryos for the patient without compromising her health. Obtaining more than one embryo per ovarian […]