Urology and andrology
Learn about the most important aspects of the urinary system and the male genital system, the sexual and reproductive function of men and discover aspects of interest around the medical area that takes care of the reproductive and sexual health of men.
How are seminograms interpreted?
A seminogram, or semen analysis, is a basic analysis of a semen sample with the aim of determining semen quality. In order to carry out the analysis correctly, the patient needs to refrain from sexual intercourse for […]
Oligozoospermia and criptozoospermia
Oligozoospermia is the presence of an abnormally low number of sperm in a semen sample. According to the criteria in the 5th edition of the World Health Organisation (WHO) manual, normal sperm content in a sample […]
When a couple is faced with difficulties getting pregnant, there is approximately a 50% chance of the reason for this being a factor in the male partner. The main cause of fertility issues in men is […]
Techniques for obtaining spermatozoa
There are currently many different solutions when spermatozoa are not present in ejaculate. Access to a trained urologist increases chances of achieving spermatozoa in greater quantities and with improved quality. What is TESA (Testicular Sperm Aspiration)? This […]
The male factor in infertility
In contrast with the old-fashioned belief that reproduction issues are a female thing, current figures are clear: 47% of infertility cases in a couple are down to an issue with the man. Therefore, when a couple has […]
Contamination, environmental toxins and fertility
Scientific evidence from the last 15 years shows that without a doubt, environmental toxins before conception and during pregnancy cause long-lasting effects on reproductive health. An example of this is the exposure to mercury, which […]
Using Magnetic Fields to Select Healthy Sperm: MACS (Magnetic Activated Cell Sorting)
It is well known that having the best possible sperm quality is important to the success of assisted reproduction techniques. To achieve this, the lab has to improve sperm quality based on its motility and […]
IB implantation failure and repeated miscarriage unit
At Instituto Bernabeu, we have developed a specific programme with protocols designed to treat repeated miscarriages and unsuccessful assisted reproduction treatments through the multidisciplinary approach that allows us to diagnose and therefore overcome these problems.