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Swyer syndrome or pure gonadal dysgenesis
Swyer syndrome is characterised by a discrepancy between the patient’s karyotype and sexual phenotype (gonadal dysgenesis). While patients have a male karyotype (46,XY), they are female in appearance and have normal external genitals. A more […]
Studies of the cortex and ovarian tissue. Progress in fertility
Although the technique is relatively new (it has evolved significantly over the last 20 years), preservation of the ovarian cortex and posterior transplant in order to recuperate fertility and ovarian function in cancer patients is […]
Egg donation at Instituto Bernabeu: features that make it unique
Instituto Bernabeu is a leading clinic in the field of egg donation. This is due to our excellent results, audited every year by two external certifying companies and provides our patients with the guarantee of a flawless […]
Primary ovarian failure and its diagnosis using mass sequencing techniques
Primary ovarian failure (POF) or early menopause is the loss of ovarian function before the age of 40. As a result of this cessation of ovary function, the woman stops having menstruation and her hormonal […]
The ‘implantation window’ defines the period of time during which the endometrium in the mother’s uterus is in suitable condition for embryo implantation. Determining when this implantation window occurs is an intense field of study within […]
GCT: Genetic Compatibility Test to avoid passing hereditary diseases
Our Genetic Compatibility Test (GCT) based on next-generation DNA sequencing analyzes more than 600 or 3000 disorders. For a person with an hereditary disease, eliminating the chance of passing that disease on to their children becomes a desire […]
Seminal culture: sperm culture
Infertility affects about 15 % of couples seeking pregnancy. Approximately 50 % of these cases are attributable to the male couple. One of the potential causes traditionally described in the literature has been the presence […]
Testosterone and its effect on Male and female fertility
Testosterone is an androgenic sex hormone produced primarily in the testes, however the adrenal glands also secrete small amounts. It’s considered the most important androgen hormone in men, as it influences spermatogenesis, development of secondary […]
Dysmenorrhea “period pain”: Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
Dysmenorrhea is a problem that can significantly affect women’s quality of life. It affects about 60% of women in childbearing age, to a greater or lesser degree, and is one of the most frequent reasons […]
Testicle diseases and how they affect the male fertility
Infertility is described by the World Health Organization (WHO) as “a disease of the reproductive system defined by the inability to achieve a clinical pregnancy after 12 months or more of regular unprotected sex.” Therefore, […]