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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 […]
How affects my fertility the inflamation of the fallopian tubes?
In order for natural conception to take place, three basic factors need to be come together: ovulation needs to take place, there needs to be an appropriate quantity of spermatozoa with appropriate mobility in the ejaculate and, […]
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 […]
Endometritis: What is it? How can it be detected? How can it be cured?
Endometritis is inflammation of the endometrium. That is, inflammation of the internal lining of the uterus cavity where embryo implantation takes place. Severe endometritis is an uncommon gynaecological emergency which is generally iatrogenic following placenta retention after birth […]
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 […]
Double check. Safety in the in vitro fertilisation (IVF) laboratory
A recent news item generated alarm regarding safety procedures in in vitro fertilisation (IVF) laboratories. On this occasion, a hospital in Utrecht is currently investigating 26 potential cases of confusion as a result of insemination with semen […]