Assisted reproduction techniques have become an essential solution for many couples who have difficulty conceiving naturally, couples of women who want to have children and single women.
Approximately one in six couples has fertility problems. In 30% of cases, infertility can be attributed to the man, in another 30% it is due to the woman, in 25% of cases the cause is mixed, and the remaining 15% is unknown. Among the most frequent factors that cause infertility are ovulatory problems, hormonal disorders, anatomical alterations such as obstruction of the fallopian tubes, low sperm quality and factors related to age.
In many cases, assisted reproduction treatments are the only viable option to achieve pregnancy. Thanks to assisted reproduction clinic s such as Barcelona IVF , many couples who do not get pregnant naturally can conceive and start a family.
Available treatment options
The set of assisted reproduction techniques and treatments help to overcome the causes that make conception difficult. These procedures are essential for couples with fertility problems, as well as for single women who wish to be mothers and same-sex couples. Likewise, fertility clinics provide emotional accompaniment and psychological support to facilitate the whole process as much as possible.
At Barcelona IVF we offer a wide range of personalized fertility treatments, ranging from artificial insemination to in vitro fertilization (IVF) and gamete donation, which have changed the lives of thousands of families.
Artificial insemination: this technique consists of depositing a semen sample inside the uterus when the woman is ovulating. Artificial insemination is indicated in women without a partner or with a female partner who need a sperm donor , and in couples with sperm quality problems, ovulation disturbances or when the partner has difficulty having sexual relations.
In vitro fertilization: IVF is an assisted reproduction treatment that consists of the fertilization of the egg by a sperm in the laboratory and the subsequent transfer of the embryo to the uterus. This technique is indicated when there is an obstruction of the fallopian tubes, there is a male factor that cannot be solved with artificial insemination, the ovarian reserve is low, a preimplantation genetic study is required, in couples with long-term sterility or with previous failed inseminations and when the woman's age is equal to or greater than 38 years.
Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD): this technique allows embryos to be analyzed for possible genetic abnormalities before they are transferred to the uterus. It is indicated in couples with repeated miscarriages, when there have been several implantation failure s or when there is a history of genetic diseases in the couple.
Egg donation, donor sperm and embryo donation : couples who cannot use their gametes can resort to egg donation , donor sperm or embryo donation. Barcelona IVF has a rigorous donor selection process to guarantee the quality and safety of the donated gametes.
ROPA Method: The Couple's Egg Reception method allows female couples to achieve a pregnancy with the participation of both women. In this method, one of the mothers provides the eggs and, once fertilized in the laboratory with donor sperm, they are transferred to the uterus of the other woman in the couple.
Egg vitrification: this technique consists of freezing the woman's eggs at an age with good potential to produce pregnancy, which allows the woman's fertility to be preserved. This technique is indicated in those cases where it is desired to postpone motherhood or when the woman is going to receive a treatment that may affect her reproductive capacity.
The role of clinics like Barcelona IVF
Assisted reproduction clinics such as Barcelona IVF are a fundamental element for many people to make their dream of starting a family come true. At Barcelona IVF, the multidisciplinary team of specialists works together to offer the most appropriate treatment in each case, while providing psychological support, genetic counselling and continuous monitoring to ensure the well-being of patients.
