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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.