fbpx

FORUM BLOG

Foro IB

Techniques for obtaining spermatozoa

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 […]

Ovarian cysts: What are they? Symptoms and treatment

Ovarian cysts: What are they? Symptoms and treatment

One of the most common findings during a gynaecological check-up  is the presence of ovarian cysts. This emergence of cysts is often unexpected and is generally a great cause for concern. Such concern is usually […]

Female genital cosmetic surgery. Is it a matter of aesthetics or of health?

Female genital cosmetic surgery. Is it a matter of aesthetics or of health?

An increasing number of women wish to feel at ease with their bodies and turn to intimate or female genital surgery in order to feel more confident during sexual intercourse and get greater pleasure out […]

What is the FSH and what is its function?

What is the FSH and what is its function?

Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) is essential to reproduction. It is produced by the pituitary gland situated just below the brain (behind the palate) and is released into the bloodstream. The hormone regulates the ovaries and is involved in the […]

Beta hCG (β-hCG) result table

Beta hCG (β-hCG) result table

ACCESS INFORMATION PRIOR TO THIS POST ON BETA β-hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) is a glycoprotein that is initially secreted by trophoblast cells in the embryo shortly after it implants in the uterus. The rapid increase […]

Diagnostic hysteroscopy and endometrial scratching

Diagnostic hysteroscopy and endometrial scratching

We consider an evaluation of the uterine cavity and a check to ensure normal structure in the tissue that lines it (the endometrium) to be a standard part of any implantation failure study. In order […]

The 600 recessive disorders detected by the Genetic Compatibility Test (GCT)

The 600 recessive disorders detected by the Genetic Compatibility Test (GCT)

Nowadays, all couples who wish to avoid passing on genetic disorders to their children can choose to do so through a Genetic Compatibility Test (GCT), also known as Prenatal Recessive Disorder Screening. The Instituto Bernabeu GCT is […]

The immune system and pregnancy

The immune system and pregnancy

Numerous factors are involved in making the amazing miracle of pregnancy possible. Many of them are very well understood whilst others, such as the immune system and its role in embryo implantation, given their importance, […]

Embryo transfer on day 3 or day 5. The pros and cons.

Embryo transfer on day 3 or day 5. The pros and cons.

Determining the ideal day for embryo transfer has always been a controversial issue and there are, even today, still a number of doubts surrounding this issue. Embryo culture is, basically, a selection process. Each embryo’s […]

Obesity and embryo implantation failure

Obesity and embryo implantation failure

It has long been known that patients who are overweight face increased reproduction and pregnancy loss issues. Issues achieving a successful pregnancy are even greater if, as well as being obese, the patient also has […]

Let's talk

We can help you with a no-obligation