In vitro fertilisation (IVF)
Delve into all the details of the main technique in fertility treatment and its main applications. We bring you the latest advances from the hand of our experienced professionals. The processes, tests and investigations involved in the meticulous work of the IVF laboratory.
Should I tell my son they were born by of IVF or egg donation?
One of the questions that couples frequently ask me in their appointments is if they should tell their child that they were the result of IVF or egg donation? How will the child react when told? The answer […]
Does being sexually aroused improve semen quality?
It has been scientifically proven that there are risk factors in our daily lives that have a negative impact on the quantity and quality of spermatozoa. These factors include emotional stress, doing a physically demanding job, sitting for […]
What is a residual follicle? Diagnosis and treatment of a residual cyst
Residual follicle is the term given to the structure remaining in the ovary following a process of stimulation, whether this has been for insemination or during a cycle of in vitro fertilisation (IVF). Diagnosis is […]
Ovarian stimulation during the luteal phase
Over the last few years, progress in terms of freezing both embryos and oocytes has meant that embryo transfer can successfully be carried out during a cycle that does not need to be the ovarian […]
Can I get pregnant with only one fallopian tube or none?
The uterine tubes (or fallopian tubes) are muscular tubes leading from the ovaries into the uterus. The uterine tubes are responsible for collecting the egg each month. Fusion between the egg and the sperm (fertilisation) also takes place inside them. The […]
A less invasive, simpler technique: SOFT IVF or MINI IVF
Having a sufficient number of mature egg cells is one of the key steps to obtaining excellent results in a cycle of in vitro fertilisation (IVF). In order to achieve this, the ovaries need to […]
Should IVF (in vitro fertilisation) be carried out using sedation or under anaesthetic?
Follicular puncture, or ovarian puncture, is one of the fundamental stages of in vitro fertilisation (IVF). It consists of surgery in order to retrieve eggs from inside follicles in the ovary. Excellent patient satisfaction and well-being when using these […]
The adventure of deciding to become a single mother: maternity alone
If becoming a parent is an adventure in itself, taking the step to become a single mother by choice is undoubtedly a challenge. Nowadays, nobody is surprised when a woman decides to have children by herself. It […]
The importance of the Fallopian tubes in fertility
The Fallopian tubes are two, very thin elongated structures measuring around 12 centimetres in length which connect the peritoneal cavity to the uterus. In this external abdominal part, they are in very close contact with the […]
Embryo transfer in natural cycles
In an in vitro fertilization, embryo transfer takes place in the same cycle in which the ovaries are stimulated and the embryos are generated. However, on many occasions, this is not ideal. The development of […]