Selecting healthy and viable embryos is increasingly important in the field of assisted reproduction. The selection is made using pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) which consists of analysing some of the cells in the embryo and determining […]

Índice1 What is cryopreservation of the ovarian cortex?2 When should this type of treatment be used?3 How is the ovarian cortex cryopreserved?4 What are the advantages of cryopreserving the ovarian cortex? What is cryopreservation of […]

The miracle of conception involves an intimate union between the ova and spermatozoon, appropriate evolution of the fertilised embryo and, furthermore, an ideal environment inside the uterus so that implantation can take place. Whilst this process might seem simple, […]

Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome – or simply MRKH syndrome – is a congenital disorder (birth defect), the main characteristic of which is that the women who suffer from it do not have a uterus. The cause of this infrequent […]

If we take into account that women’s oocytes develop before they are even born and that, after birth, the oocytes progressively decrease in number until they run out completely when women reach the menopause, the concept […]

Nutrition is one of the factors that need to be taken into account in endometriosis. We are aware that the pathology is linked to abnormalities in immunity that cause chronic inflammation. Therefore, the patient’s diet can […]

Infertility was a taboo subject until just a few years ago but nowadays it is common practice to turn to a reproductive medicine clinic for help when women are facing issues having children naturally. Instituto Bernabeu wants […]

Índice1 The impact of obesity on fertility2 Assisted reproduction treatment (ART) in obese women3 Recommendations The impact of obesity on fertility Fertility issues in obese women (BMI ? 30) are, in most cases, linked to […]

During pregnancy, the future mother experiences a number of hormonal changes. It is also very important to be aware of nutritional requirements since they can vary throughout gestation. It is important to follow a balanced diet that has […]

Oocytes are particularly sensitive to cryopreservation processes since they have a number of characteristics that adversely affect their survival. However, improvements to cryopreservation techniques in ova banks through the use of vitrification have made it possible […]