Gynaecology
In this section you will find all the information regarding the care of the female reproductive system, the pathologies of the female organs and the prevention of gynaecological diseases.
What is chronic endometritis? What is its effect in fertility?
Chronic endometritis is the name given to a continuous inflammation of the endometrium. It is a pathology that can be found in up to 10% of women, however it is known that this percentage is […]
Being a mother after 40: reproduction options, pros and cons
The delay of motherhood is a social phenomenon. More and more women choose to develop their life projects and postpone the moment of becoming mothers. A new model inspired by social, cultural and economic changes. […]
Feeling how other women had to walk through this difficult path we are now in, can help us to, not to feel different, ¡but brave! Outstanding women, according to public opinion, who suffered or still […]
Fertility preservation in patients with cancer. Bernabeu Foundation free programme
We are now delaying the time to have our first child. As of today, the average Spanish woman age to become pregnant for the first time is above 31. Before conceiving, we are exposed to […]
Progesterone and its role in reproduction
What is progesterone? Just a simple look at the word itself gives us an idea of what its functions are. PROGESTERONE: the hormone which facilitates pregnancy. This is a good point from which to start out. Progesterone plays […]
The menopause: everything you need to know
What is the menopause and at what age do women go through it? The menopause is defined as the moment when menstruation comes to a complete stop. Diagnosis is generally clinical and confirmed when a […]
Importance of the Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD’s) detection in sperm and egg donors
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are produced, in most cases, by viruses, bacteria and fungi, which are transmitted by unprotected intercourse, including vaginal, oral or anal sex. In addition, in pregnant women, they can be transmitted […]
What is a hydrosalpinx and how will it affect my fertility?
The tubes connecting the ovaries and the uterus are known as the Fallopian tubes (or uterine tubes). These structures play an essential role in natural reproduction and are responsible for receiving the egg each month and, furthermore, it is here […]
Possible reasons for a late period that is not due to pregnancy
What we call “period or menstruation” is the more or less cyclical bleeding (25-35 days) that occurs due to the complex action of multiple hormones and represents the end of the menstrual cycle to make […]
Ovulation is a process in which a mature egg (or oocyte) is released from the follicle that has developed in the ovary. How does an ovulation occur? A sequence of images of the actual process […]