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I would like to have kids; how long should I wait before getting pregnant?

The best age to have a baby, biologically speaking, is aroung 30 years old. If you want to become a mother but still need some time, contact us.

How to calculate the date of delivery after an IVF?
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How to calculate the date of delivery after an IVF?

It usually is between weeks 38 and 42, but if you want to figure out how to calculate the due date after IVF, we let you know in this post.

When to take a pregnancy test after IVF
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When to take a pregnancy test after IVF

The pregnancy test consists of an evaluation which determines the level of beta-hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin), a hormone produced by the cells of the placenta after embryo implantation.

New pregnancy after biochemical abortion
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New pregnancy after biochemical abortion

What are the consequences, does it pose a problem for achieving a new pregnancy, when can you try again? In this post we answer all your questions.

Trilaminar endometrium: what does it mean?
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Trilaminar endometrium: what does it mean?

How is a trilamellar endometrium achieved? In this post we review all these concepts and endometrial preparation techniques in assisted reproduction.

Medication for ovarian stimulation
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Medication for ovarian stimulation

Depending on the patient's weight, age, hormone levels, the type of fertility treatment and the number of eggs needed, the stimulation should be more or less gentle.

IVF and work: Is a sick leave necessary?
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IVF and work: Is a sick leave necessary?

When undergoing ART you may have concerns about work. Read our post to find out how to reconcile work and IVF.

How to cope with a Miscarriage
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How to cope with a Miscarriage

Miscarriage diagnoses are more common than you might think and many couples go through it before they get the baby they were hoping for.

False myths on assisted reproduction
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False myths on assisted reproduction

There are many false myths on assisted reproduction. At Barcelona IVF we clarify some of the most common ones, don’t miss out!

In vitro fertilisation step by step
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In vitro fertilisation step by step

In vitro fertilisation (IVF) is the assisted reproduction treatment in which the egg is fertilised by the sperm in the laboratory.

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Sport and Fertility

Sport and fertility come together. Exercise reduces stress levels, gives you energy and helps maintain your weight and keep your body active.

Couples going through fertility treatment
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Couples going through fertility treatment

When faced by an infertility diagnosis it is important the couple maintains the best communication to help overcome the situation and make a joint decision.

Pre-menopause. Can I be a mum?
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Pre-menopause. Can I be a mum?

Pre-menopause affects more and more women and it’s diagnosis is not easy to assimilate. Find out how it is possible to be a mum with assisted reproduction.

Ectopic pregnancy, is there a risk after IVF?
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Ectopic pregnancy, is there a risk after IVF?

An ectopic pregnancy is a pregnancy that develops outside the uterus. Find out if there is a higher risk after an ART in the Barcelona IVF blog.

How to donate eggs or sperm?
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How to donate eggs or sperm?

Egg or sperm donation is a generous and voluntary act that gives donors the personal satisfaction of helping many couples with fertility problems.

First ultrasound scan after IVF or egg donation
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First ultrasound scan after IVF or egg donation

In many cases, after receiving a positive pregnancy test result, anxiety remains until the first ultrasound scan confirms that the pregnancy has developed correctly. In this article, we review everything you need to know about this first scan.

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Endometriosis and egg vitrification

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, a disease that affects 15% of women of childbearing age worldwide

Symptoms of embryo implantation
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Symptoms of embryo implantation

Embryo implantation may cause certain symptoms within weeks of the process. In this blog, you will be able to know what they are and thus solve any questions you have. Don't miss it!

Non-invasive prenatal test or amniocentesis?
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Non-invasive prenatal test or amniocentesis?

The non-invasive prenatal test offers the same information as amniocentesis, but through a simple blood test - discover its advantages here!

Fertility and nutrition: What is the best diet during IVF?
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Fertility and nutrition: What is the best diet during IVF?

There is a close relationship between fertility and nutrition. At Barcelona IVF we give you a series of recommendations if you are considering pregnancy.

What are the values that indicate a low ovarian reserve?
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What are the values that indicate a low ovarian reserve?

Age is the most important factor related to a low ovarian reserve and to fertility. Along the years, the quantity and quality of eggs always decreases.

Single mothers. Fertility treatments
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Single mothers. Fertility treatments

The number of single mothers continues growing thanks to fertility centres. At Barcelona IVF we can inform you of how to have a child without a partner!

How to get pregnant after a vasectomy or a tubal ligation
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How to get pregnant after a vasectomy or a tubal ligation

The vasectomy and tubal ligation are considered to be definitive contraceptive methods. At Barcelona IVF we can inform you of how to become parents again.

Get to know more about reciprocal IVF and shared motherhood (ROPA)
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Get to know more about reciprocal IVF and shared motherhood (ROPA)

Reciprocal IVF is a treatment in which two female partners conceive a child. One is the biological mother, and the other the birthone  More info here. 

Know your fertile days and get pregnant
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Know your fertile days and get pregnant

To determine our fertile days it is important to maximise the possibilities of obtaining a natural pregnancy. How do we do this?

Polycystic Ovaries: Will I be able to be a mother?
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Polycystic Ovaries: Will I be able to be a mother?

Polycystic ovaries are one of the most common causes of female infertility. To know the symptoms will help us anticipate the diagnosis.

Barcelona IVF at the Fertility Show
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Barcelona IVF at the Fertility Show

If you want to solve all your doubts fertility, come and visit us at the Fertility Show in Olympia, London on the weekend of the 5th and 6th of November.

Own eggs or egg donation?
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Own eggs or egg donation?

Egg donation offers mothers who cannot have babies the opportunity to gestate an embryo. Ask for information here! First enquiry is free!

Beta-expectancy: symptoms of pregnancy?
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Beta-expectancy: symptoms of pregnancy?

The period between the embryo transfer and the expected date of the pregnancy test is known as beta-expectancy. This period of about 14 days is one of the most uncertain times.

Erectile dysfunction: Will I be able to have children?
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Erectile dysfunction: Will I be able to have children?

Erectile dysfunction is the inability to maintain a firm erection that allows sexual intercourse. Although the term impotence has traditionally been used as a synonym, erectile dysfunction is actually a type of impotence.