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.
As is the case with all the organs in our bodies, over our lifetime, ovaries go through changes that affect not only their size but also how they perform. The ovaries are situated between the uterus […]
The significance of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in fertility
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) are infections mainly transmitted through unprotected sex. They can also be transmitted from mother to child during pregnancy.
What is Endometriosis?? Endometriosis is a benign, inflammatory, chronic and incurable disease that affects the health and fertility of nearly 180 million women worldwide. To get a global idea, it affects 1 in 10 women […]
What is implantation bleeding? Implantation is the process through which an embryo starts its development in the maternal uterus and it sometimes causes a bleeding. The implantation is caused by the growth of the embryo […]
The advantages of not delaying motherhood and the risks of postponing it
Did you know that if you’ve just turned 40, by your next birthday you will have lost about half of your fertility you have at this moment? From the age of 36, you lose 2% […]
Assisted hatching is a technique used in the in vitro fertilisation laboratory that consists of making a small hole in the membrane that surrounds the embryo, the zona pellucida (ZP), with the aim of making […]
Embryo fragmentation is a phenomenon that takes place in most embryos and its origin is not entirely clear. Some studies would seem to suggest that the fragments come from cell remains that have no nucleus […]
Beta hCG test: Pregnancy test with blood sample
What is a Beta: B-hCG pregnancy test ? The determination of the levels of the hormone beta-hCG in blood. The hormone produces the embryo and passes to the mother via the placenta. This is the […]
Donor selection at Instituto Bernabeu: a very special and comprehensive care
Gamete donation plays a crucial role for a considerable number of patients willing to start a family and seeking the help of assisted reproduction techniques. These patients place their trust in the professionalism of Instituto […]
The uterus, the organ where pregnancy takes place, has a cavity inside where implantation occurs. This cavity is covered by a soft tissue called endometrium, the “nest” that the uterus prepares every month for a […]