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.
Coronavirus resistence on a variety of surfaces
It has been recently confirmed that the coronavirus can remain active even for several days depending on the surfaces on which it is found. This proves that it is not only caught when airborne, where […]
How does coronavirus (COVID-19) affect pregnant women?
On March 17 the SEGO (Spanish Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics) sent to all of its associates the Technical Document for the Management of pregnant women and newborns with COVID-19. They are, it warned, recommendations […]
Uterine contractions: a challenge for embryo implantation
We are not yet fully aware of the exact reasons why sometimes a pregnancy happens and sometimes it does not. The embryo implantation process is an entire set of processes, many of which are unknown. Based on […]
The risk of ectopic pregnancy following in vitro fertilisation (IVF)
An ectopic pregnancy is a pregnancy that occurs outside the uterus. The most common place for this to happen is in the Fallopian tubes and it impedes progress of the pregnancy. In vitro fertilisation was traditionally believed to […]
What are the potential complications associated with IVF?
In vitro fertilisation is the most common form of reproductive medicine and, since the issues which need to be solved are often complex, it is not always possible to get the desired result. Over the […]
What can we see in ultrasound scans: follicles or oocytes?
Mistaking ovarian follicles for oocytes is one of the most common errors made by patients. During ovarian stimulation, whether this is for regulating ovulation for insemination or for in vitro fertilisation, patients are administered different types of medicines depending on each […]
Human beings have 46 chromosomes (23 pairs) and these chromosomes contain all the genes in the genome. Half of the 46 chromosomes come from our father and the other half come from our mother. Right from […]
What is vaginal flora? Does it affect fertility?
What is vaginal flora? A number of microorganisms consisting of bacteria, viruses and fungi co-habit in the vagina meaning that this area of the body is not sterile. These microorganisms are what are known as […]
How do male and female contraceptives affect my fertility?
Contraceptives are any means of stopping the union between an ovum and a spermatozoon from taking place and, therefore, avoiding pregnancy. There are a number of available contraceptives for men and for women and their […]
Rh incompatibility: could it affect my baby during pregnancy?
A person’s blood group is determined by a number of proteins that are found on the surface of red blood cells. There are 4 main blood groups depending on if these proteins are present or […]