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.
Spermatozoa production takes place in the testicular seminiferous tubules and the process is known as spermatogenesis. At the end of this process, a germ cell generates 4 mature spermatozoa which will survive in the human body for between […]
Asthenozoospermia is a decrease in the percentage of motile sperm in a sperm sample and it is identified by means of a seminogram or semen analysis. Nowadays, seminograms are a basic tool which provide us with information […]
We understand the menopause as a complete end to menstruation. It is a retrospective diagnosis (looking back) and, as such, the menopause is said to have taken place when a year has gone by since the last period […]
How are seminograms interpreted?
A seminogram, or semen analysis, is a basic analysis of a semen sample with the aim of determining semen quality. In order to carry out the analysis correctly, the patient needs to refrain from sexual intercourse for […]
Implantation failure and repeated miscarriage. Treatment options
Successfully treating implantation failure and recurrent pregnancy loss is undoubtedly a challenge for doctors and for patients. It is an area on which we continuously focus research at Instituto Bernabeu and, whilst we are far […]
Oligozoospermia and criptozoospermia
Oligozoospermia is the presence of an abnormally low number of sperm in a semen sample. According to the criteria in the 5th edition of the World Health Organisation (WHO) manual, normal sperm content in a sample […]
Helping a relative or friend with fertility issues.
Infertility can have an impact on many levels: it can affect the person with the issue as well as that person’s partner. When a couple embarks upon such a significant project as maternity and is faced […]
When a couple is faced with difficulties getting pregnant, there is approximately a 50% chance of the reason for this being a factor in the male partner. The main cause of fertility issues in men is […]
Genetic compatibility in couples
When faced with fertility issues, many people believe that this is often due to the couple’s incompatibility. The reason behind this inability to fall pregnant is often unknown and quite simply a mystery due to some form […]
A more reliable means of detecting anti-Müllerian hormone and evaluating ovarian reserve
A new, much more reliable, faster technique (results are obtained in 3 days) has been incorporated into our clinic and, since it is carried out directly in our laboratories, it has brought the price down to […]