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Work of assisted reproduction clinics
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Work of assisted reproduction clinics

Assisted reproduction clinics such as Barcelona IVF are a fundamental element for many people to make their dream of starting a family come true. Keep reading!
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Repeated miscarriages: What are the treatment options?
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Repeated miscarriages: What are the treatment options?

Recurrent miscarriages are a complex and frustrating infertility issue that requires a comprehensive and personalized evaluation. Faced with this problem, it is crucial for couples to seek specialized support and advice. Keep reading!
Conceiving after breast cancer
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Conceiving after breast cancer

Women who wish to have children after cancer treatment have several options depending on how the treatment affects their ovarian reserve. Keep reading!
Breast cancer: reasons for hope
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Breast cancer: reasons for hope

The diagnosis of cancer, including breast cancer, in women of reproductive age can raise additional concerns, as cancer treatments like chemotherapy can affect fertility. Keep reading!
Clinical Case: Tania's Journey to Motherhood through Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD)
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Clinical Case: Tania's Journey to Motherhood through Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD)

Tania remembers that when you hold your baby in your arms, you forget the entire process, even if it was very difficult, emotionally as well. She didn’t believe it at first, but a year after Maya’s birth, she only has positive memories. Keep reading and learn about Tania’s clinical case!
Preparing for Conception: The Importance of Sex Education and Family Planning
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Preparing for Conception: The Importance of Sex Education and Family Planning

Being well-informed and having good communication helps reduce anxiety and allows you to adopt family planning strategies that improve your chances of conceiving and starting a family. Keep reading!
How Sexual Health Impacts Fertility
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How Sexual Health Impacts Fertility

Read the full interview with Dr. Serra on How Sexual Health Impacts Fertility.
Sexual health, a fundamental right
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Sexual health, a fundamental right

The celebration of World Sexual Health Day reminds us of the importance of inclusive and respectful education and dialogue, and the need to ensure access to sexual and reproductive health services for all people. Keep reading!
What are KIR receptors and what use do they have in clinical practice?
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What are KIR receptors and what use do they have in clinical practice?

For a pregnancy to start off on the right foot, the woman's body has to allow the embryo to implant correctly. This process is complex and this is where Killer Immunoglobulin-like Receptor…
Do pelvic floor dysfunctions affect fertility?
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Do pelvic floor dysfunctions affect fertility?

Did you know that it is estimated that approximately 60% of women will suffer from some type of pelvic floor disorder during their lifetime?
What is an endometrial biopsy for?
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What is an endometrial biopsy for?

In female reproduction, the term endometrium is commonly used, but what is it? How does it vary during the menstrual cycle? What is an endometrial biopsy for? We will answer all these questions below.

These are the most frequent doubts concerning sex choice in assisted reproduction
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These are the most frequent doubts concerning sex choice in assisted reproduction

In assisted reproduction, could you get to know the sex of the child? Or is it possible to make a choice of sex? Here we answer the most frequently asked questions about this subject in assisted reproduction treatments.
Does egg donation affect fertility?
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Does egg donation affect fertility?

Gamete donation in assisted reproduction is a subject that generates a lot of curiosity. For this reason, in this publication, we will answer the most frequently asked questions concerning egg donation.
What are phenotypes?
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What are phenotypes?

Are half the genes inherited from the mother and half from the father? Do environmental factors influence a person's observable physical traits? Here are some interesting questions about genetics.

The fate of frozen embryos
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The fate of frozen embryos

Did you know that it is estimated that 59% of Spanish patients who complete an assisted reproduction treatment do not say what they want to do with the leftover embryos?

How does implantation take place?
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How does implantation take place?

Many successful stages are required to achieve pregnancy: ovulation, fertilisation, etc.

Endocrine disruptors: Which toxic chemicals affect fertility?
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Endocrine disruptors: Which toxic chemicals affect fertility?

There are many causes of infertility, but could endocrine disruptors be one of them? Do they affect reproduction and pregnancy? We will answer all these questions below.

Difference between egg donation and embryo donation
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Difference between egg donation and embryo donation

Assisted reproduction offers multiple alternatives to create a family: the ROPA method, artificial insemination, in vitro fertilisation, embryo donation, egg donation...

I want to become a mother and I have endometriosis, what can I do?
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I want to become a mother and I have endometriosis, what can I do?

Did you know that an estimated 10% of women in childbearing age in Spain suffer from endometriosis?

Transferring two embryos: does it affect the pregnancy success rate?
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Transferring two embryos: does it affect the pregnancy success rate?

Embryo transfer is a key phase in different fertility clinic treatments, but do you know how is it done? Who decides how many embryos are transferred?
Do ovarian cysts affect fertility?
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Do ovarian cysts affect fertility?

What are ovarian cysts? Are they common, and do they prevent pregnancy? These are some of the most frequently asked questions about ovarian cysts. For this reason, here is everything you should know about ovarian cysts.
The Omega-3 acid and its effect on male and female fertility
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The Omega-3 acid and its effect on male and female fertility

When we talk about nutrients, we usually think of vitamins and minerals such as zinc, calcium or folic acid.
Hormonal contraceptives and fertility
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Hormonal contraceptives and fertility

There are many methods of hormonal contraception, such as the vaginal ring, patches or birth control pills.
What is a bicornuate uterus?
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What is a bicornuate uterus?

Uterine anomalies are congenital malformations of the female reproductive system caused by an alteration in the development of the Müllerian ducts.

How do I know if my eggs have a good quality?
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How do I know if my eggs have a good quality?

Eggs are key to conception, so low egg quality and/or low ovarian reserve are common causes of female infertility. But what do we mean by "quality" and how is oocyte quality assessed?

Signs of a fertile cycle
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Signs of a fertile cycle

Regular menstrual cycles are key to fertility. For this reason, in this publication we explain what cycles are like and how you can recognise the fertile days, those when a woman is most likely to get pregnant.
Does hypothyroidism affect fertility?
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Does hypothyroidism affect fertility?

The thyroid gland is an endocrine gland located in the neck, which is involved in the production of thyroid hormones known as triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4).
These are the foods a pregnant woman should avoid
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These are the foods a pregnant woman should avoid

Maintaining a healthy diet is essential during pregnancy. However, you may have heard that you need to be careful with certain foods, such as certain meat preparations.
Assisted reproduction relationship with twin pregnancy
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Assisted reproduction relationship with twin pregnancy

Do you know what factors increase the risk of a twin or multiple pregnancy? Do you know whether this risk could be avoided? We will assess you on these matters below!

Doubts about egg-donation before starting an assisted reproduction treatment
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Doubts about egg-donation before starting an assisted reproduction treatment

If you are thinking of donating your eggs, you will probably have many questions to answer. In this publication we answer some of the most frequently asked questions about this treatment.