Assisted reproduction

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!

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!

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…

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.

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...

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?

Hormonal contraceptives and fertility

There are many methods of hormonal contraception, such as the vaginal ring, patches or birth control pills.

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

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.

What is the purpose of medication in your assisted reproduction treatment?

Have you heard of subcutaneous injections before exposure to assisted reproductive technologies? In vitro fertilisation (IVF), artificial insemination (AI) or the ROPA method are some of the fertility treatments in which medication is prescribed.

Genetic testing and assisted reproduction

In assisted reproduction there is the possibility of carrying out genetic tests to minimise the risk of transmission of genetic diseases. Have you heard of genetic matching and pre-implantation genetic diagnosis? We explain these tests below.

Learn about the different stages of the In Vitro Fertilisation process

When we consider IVF (in Vitro Fertilisation) treatment, many doubts arise: What will happen now? What will the process be like? What tests will I undergo? And so on. In this publication, we will explain in detail the most popular assisted reproduction treatment.

How long does the ROPA process take?

Have you heard of the ROPA method and do you know what the success of this technique depends on? Below, we answer some of the most asked questions on this topic.

Why should we vitrify our oocytes?

Egg vitrification can delay the age of childbearing, but what other advantages does it offer? When should the eggs be devitrified once they have been frozen? Here is a brief overview of this procedure.

Anxiety in assisted reproduction treatments

The COVID-19 pandemic has put mental health on the agenda. It is estimated that 1 in 4 people have or will have a mental health problem in their lifetime.

Why do implantation failures happen?

The early stage of the embryo is crucial for its good development, but what if the embryo fails to form due to implantation or fertilisation problems? How do we differentiate between the two? Can the chances of implantation be improved? We answer these questions below.

Anaesthesia in assisted reproduction: When is it used?

When we talk about assisted reproduction, many questions arise. For example, the anaesthesia used in some techniques. Is there sedation or local anaesthesia? How long does anaesthesia last? Here are some of the questions that we will answer below.

Are natural fertility and IVF compatible?

One of the challenges of assisted reproduction is to find a way to respect the body's natural process as much as possible, although this is often not possible because it is not possible to conceive naturally.

Embryo selection in assisted reproduction

In fertility treatments, each step is studied in detail in order to achieve the best results. One of the most important is the selection of embryos for transfer to the uterus. But do you know how the best embryos are chosen? Do you know what technique we use to avoid genetic diseases? We will tell you about it below.

The natural approach to assisted reproduction

Are natural fertility and assisted reproduction compatible, and are there natural fertility methods? Below, we answer these questions and many more about natural fertility.

When is assisted reproduction necessary?

Although the success of fertility treatments is a reality, there are still many doubts surrounding the risks involved or when to seek assisted reproduction. Here are the most common doubts associated with fertility programmes.

Problems with embryo implantation during assisted reproductive treatment

Did you know that the embryo implantation phase is the biggest challenge faced by specialists in reproductive medicine? This phase of pregnancy is directly related to the success rates of in vitro fertilisation treatments, but we still have a long way to go. Here is what you should know about this stage.

How do probiotics improve female fertility during fertility treatment?

Vaginal flora is something you've probably heard of, right? The vaginal microbiota describes the same thing, i.e. the collection of bacteria that live and perform essential functions in the female genital area.

What is the difference between an oocyte freezing and vitrification?

There are two methods for freezing oocytes and preserving your fertility: vitrification and slow freezing. But what advantages does vitrification have over classic freezing? How is it done? In this post you will find answers to these questions and learn more about the preservation of your fertility.

Oocytes in our laboratory

Do you know what ovarian puncture is? Do you want to know if it hurts? In this publication you will find answers to the most common doubts about this phase of in vitro fertilisation treatments.

How long does it take for the fertilised egg to implant?

You probably have some very clear concepts about pregnancy, such as gestational age, how embryologists measure the baby's development.

How do you discover the quality of the embryos used in in vitro fertilization techniques?

In the world of assisted reproduction, there is a fundamental step to achieving pregnancy: the selection of the embryo with the greatest chances for success. Do you know what we take into account to evaluate an embryo's quality? If you want to know how we do it, keep reading!

What is implantation bleeding?

Late period and brown spotting? Could it mean that I am pregnant? In this blog post, we would like to talk about bleeding or spotting when one's period does not arrive -- and one type of bleeding in particular: implantation bleeding.