Assisted reproduction

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.

Is there an age limit for assisted reproduction techniques?

Assisted reproduction techniques offer older women the possibility of becoming mothers. Let us tell you about the age limits to access them!

Risk of Multiple Pregnancy in Assisted Reproduction

A multiple pregnancy is a high-risk pregnancy. To avoid one, assisted reproduction clinics have adapted their protocols. Continue reading!

Who carries the baby with the ROPA method?

The ROPA method allows married female same-sex couples to share in biological maternity. We tell you how!

What is the success rate of artificial insemination?

Artificial insemination is one of the most common assisted reproduction techniques and its success rate varies according to several factors. We tell you which ones!

Advantages of vitrification

Egg vitrification has been one of the great advances in assisted reproduction in recent decades and its many advantages will allow many women to realise their dream of becoming mothers. We talk about them!

Different advantages in assisted reproduction treatments

The different assisted reproduction treatments have specific advantages that allow them to be adapted to the particular needs of each patient. We tell you which ones!

Emotional Resilience During Fertility Treatment

Starting an assisted reproduction treatment is not an easy decision. How can we face the emotional challenges it brings? Read on!

The role of genetics in assisted reproduction - RIVF

When a baby is about to be born we always wonder who it will look like. Their genetic endowment, which comes from the ovum and the sperm, will determine it to a great extent. What if we are two moms? How can we both contribute to pregnancy? Keep reading!

Fertility Preservation: An Additional Option for the Future?

Although age is the main enemy of fertility, it is not always the best time to be a mother. Thanks to vitrification it is possible to preserve fertility, by freezing your eggs for when you find the optimal moment. Keep reading!

Microespermatic injection ICSI and IMSI

You may hear about ICSI and IMSI techniques if there is a problem of male infertility in the couple. We tell you a little more about each of them, keep reading!

What is Embryoscope and how does it work?

What is Embryoscope and why can it be an important tool in an in vitro fertilization process? In this blog we solve all your doubts, take note!

What is a basic Fertility study?

When a couple has trouble conceiving, it is essential to study both members to make the diagnosis. In this post, we talk about the combination of diagnostic tests that are conducted separately to identify what may be causing infertility and make a diagnosis. Keep on Reading about it!

Increase the chances of pregnancy in IVF

What can you do to increase the chances of success in an in vitro fertilization process? In this post we give you all the necessary advice and recommendations. Take note!

Donation and adoption of embryos

Would you like to know the reasons why to donate embryos? (icono microscopio) And in case you're considering adopting them, do you know when it's recommended? (icono carita de duda) We tell you more in this post (icono papelito con lápiz). Keep reading !

Risks of In Vitro Fertilization

If you are thinking of undergoing an IVF process, you will surely be wondering if it involves any risk or complications. In this blog we solve all your doubts, so that you can rest easy. Take note!

ROPA method

What is the ROPA method and what does it consist of? For which cases is it indicated? These and other questions, solved in this blog. Take note!

In Vitro Fertilization: Steps and indications

In Vitro Fertilization or IVF can be a process difficult to understand. Before considering this assisted reproduction treatment, the best is to understand it well step by step. We tell you, in a simple way, what happens in all phases. Keep reading!

Embryo transfer

Embryo transfer is one of the most special moments of any IVF process, but… is it complicated or painful? How should I prepare myself for it? Here we tell you everything. Keep reading!

Preimplantation genetic diagnosis

Do you know that transferring embryos with genetic abnormalities may decrease the pregnancy rate and increase the percentage of miscarriages? Do you know what preimplantation genetic diagnosis is? Here you will find what you need to know about heritable genetic damages and how to prevent them in an assisted reproduction treatment.

Differences between In Vitro fertilization and artificial insemination

The variety of techniques of assisted reproduction may lead to doubts. Artificial insemination and In Vitro fertilisation (IVF) are two very known methods that usually cause confusion. Here you will find out what you should know about them!

Egg freezing: am I still on time?

Do you want to become a mother, but do not think it is the right time? Are you going to undergo a treatment that might affect your reproductive capacity and want to preserve your fertility? If so, egg freezing might be a good choice for you.

Ovarian stimulation in an assisted reproduction treatment

An in vitro fertilization treatment consists of many phases, the first is what we call ovarian stimulation. How and why is it done? Is it essential? Get information here.

How is the egg donation treatment performed?

When a woman cannot achieve a pregnancy with her own eggs - due to advanced age, genetic diseases, poor quality of the eggs or low ovarian reserve after repeated failures of IVF - she can resort to an egg donation treatment.

I want to become an egg donor: What do I have to do?

There are a growing number of couples that cannot have children due to a fertility problem and they have to resort to an egg, sperm or embryo donation to get a chance at a pregnancy. Now you can help other women to get pregnant by becoming egg donor at Barcelona IVF

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