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Risk of Multiple Pregnancy in Assisted Reproduction
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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?
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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?
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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?
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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
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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!

Embryoscope
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Embryoscope

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?
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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?
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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
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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?
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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?
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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

When should I visit a fertility specialist?
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When should I visit a fertility specialist?

For some women, sometimes the process of becoming pregnant may be more difficult than they expected. Factors such as an advanced age, endometriosis, issues regarding the production of sperm or any other risk factors can affect fertility and also make more difficult to get pregnant. It should be at this point when you should visit an Assisted Reproduction Clinic.

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Reciprocal IVF: The experience

Reciprocal IVF (the ROPA method) is an assisted reproduction treatment allowing female couples that both participate in maternity. The acronym means “Reception of Oocytes from the P…

Risky pregnancy after assisted reproduction?
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Risky pregnancy after assisted reproduction?

A pregnancy reached by an assisted reproduction treatment is usually more risky than a natural one. This is due to three factors: Patients with sterility problems are older than women…

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What is Artificial Insemination?

The Artificial Insemination is an artificial reproduction treatment in which the sperm in positioned in the uterine cavity of the patient during the ovulatory phase. The semen can be from…

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In vitro fertilisation, the best treatment to get pregnant

In vitro fertilisation (IVF) is the treatment of assisted reproduction with the best chances of success. In many cases it is the definitive treatment that is resorted to getting…

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The average age of women performing assisted reproduction treatments is delayed

In just 10 years, the average age at which women ask for assisted reproduction treatment has increased from 33 to 40.