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.
Why does embryonic arrest sometimes happen during in vitro development?
Many factors can intervene in arrest processes during embryo development which mean cell division is detained and, therefore, it is not possible to implant the embryo in the mother’s uterus and bring about a pregnancy. […]
Recommendations following embryo transfer
Transfer is undoubtedly one of the most important steps in assisted reproduction treatment. When the patient steps out of the transfer room, a new beginning takes place and the experience will be totally different to what she […]
What are an embryo’s nutritional requirements prior to transfer to the mother?
During in vitro fertilisation processes, for the first few days of their lives, human embryos have to develop outside the mother’s body in special incubators. Temperature and pH conditions need to be optimum and embryos […]
Ovarian stimulation: What is it? Are there any risks involved?
During the first few days of a period, a complex process takes place in the ovaries. The first step is to gather and initiate development in several follicles that contain eggs. Following this, only one […]
The advantages and disadvantages of transferring embryos during a natural or artificial cycle
Embryo transfer to the uterus is the pinnacle of all courses of assisted reproduction treatment. It cannot be left to chance. The endometrium needs to be receptive and facilitate embryo embedding. The endometrium can be prepared with the aid […]
Assited Reproduction Techniques: FIV vs ICSI
Currently there are two main techniques used to achieve Assisted Reproduction IVF. These two techniques are conventional in vitro fertilization (IVF), and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI). In IVF, the previously capacitated male sperm are deposited […]
Use of the intracytoplasmic spermatozoa injection (ICSI) technique began in the 1990s. It has been successfully used to resolve most severe cases of male sterility. Here is some information about when we use the ICSI technique: When […]
How to deal with the diagnosis of sterility due to unknown causes
Now what? Why can’t I get pregnant? These are undoubtedly the first two questions that come to mind after being evaluated for a fertility problem and the doctor tells you that there’s no known cause […]
The miracle of embryo implantation
Embryo implantation is the process in which the human embryo adheres to the endometrium, where it continues developing. The first step of this process begins with the dialogue between the embryonic and maternal cells. This […]
Medical history: The first contact.
When we meet couples with fertility problems, clinical histories and direct medical interviews remain fundamental. At these interviews, we need to try and find out about the whole background and all the factors that may […]