Dietary factors have been implicated in the pathogenesis of multiple health problems and the idea that dietary changes may enhance fertility seems promising. The impact of diet and dietary supplements is of interest among couples seeking pregnancy. Therefore, this text is going to be articulated around 3 questions. Is my weight a problem? Body mass … Read more
Infertility is the difficulty a couple has in achieving pregnancy. In general, infertility is diagnosed when a pregnancy has failed to materialize after more than a year of trying or when there have been several miscarriages. The following are some of the main causes of infertility in both men and women. Causes of infertility in … Read more
There are two main requirements for a successful artificial insemination pregnancy: The donor sperm meets the minimum requirements established by the World Health Organization (WHO). A seminogram or semen analysis will determine whether or not the sperm is valid for artificial insemination. At least one of the fallopian tubes of the woman who wants to … Read more
Dr. Jan Tesarik has published a study in the Journal of Gynecology and Women’s Health showing the results of his technique of quantifying DNA released from damaged cells into the circulating blood (i.e. free DNA) which confirmed that vaping has a harmful effect on embryos. Smoking during pregnancy has a harmful and detrimental effect on … Read more
Ovarian stimulation is one of the therapeutic options for women who have ovulation problems, as well as a precondition for Assisted Reproduction techniques. The female reproductive system is more developed and complex than in men, and requires the functional and anatomical integrity that goes from the center of the brain to the vaginal introitus. Fertilization … Read more
Infertility is a fairly popular problem today, affecting about a quarter of the population. Wanting a baby is natural, and many couples plan the time in their lives when they will have their child. Conceiving a child seems easy, so when a couple encounters infertility problems, they may suffer an emotional crisis. For the treatment … Read more
Assisted reproduction techniques can be classified into two groups. Low complexity techniques: Programmed intercourse Sperm capacitation Artificial insemination Sperm freezing High complexity techniques: In vitro fertilization by intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) Preimplantation genetic diagnosis Ovodonation Vitrification What does it depend on to use one or the other? Experts decide which type is more appropriate for … Read more
Embryo adoption is an assisted reproduction technique that consists of transferring to a woman who wishes to become a mother the embryos of another couple that were left without an assigned destination after an IVF cycle and under the custody of the clinic. They carry, therefore, the genetic load of other people. In 2004, at … Read more
Egg freezing is a technique that allows us to preserve the oocytes in conditions that preserve their function and potential for an indefinite period of time. When should it be performed? Egg freezing is recommended in cases where the woman is going to undergo medical or surgical treatment that significantly reduces her ovarian reserve. For … Read more
What is assisted reproduction and what does it consist of? Assisted reproduction is a multidisciplinary specialty, bringing together professionals such as gynecologists, urologists, embryologists and immunologists, among others. Assisted reproduction is used to treat infertility, with different techniques and technologies in terms of treatment protocols, procedures in the embryology laboratory and also performing a diagnosis … Read more