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Barcelona IVF obtains an award for its patient assistance service.

The web site Whatclinic.com has given the Customer Service Award to our clinic for the service quality in dealing with patients as well as for answering quickly and professionally patient…

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Spain once more is the leader country in donations and transplants.

In 2011, Spain became again the leader in transplantation, reaching a new record high. Thanks to 1.667 donors, it has been possible to perform 4.218 transplants involving almost 12% more…

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Barcelona IVF wishes you a Happy New Year 2012.

This year 2011 has been very important to Barcelona IVF and since the Assisted Reproduction Laboratory has started in the beginning of the year, we have received patients from more than 20…

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Fertility treatments and twin pregnancy

Written by Dr. Luis Zamora Multiple pregnancies have become very common in the general population. It is something that we are used to see around us and who does not have a relative or…

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The semen and its circumstances, because it’s not all about the egg.

When you surf the net you find a lot of information, but there’s a significant part of it that is wrong or, at least, confusing. I’m going to spend a few lines clarifying issues that I’v…

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The first Barcelona IVF baby celebrates his 2 months.

Eric, the first baby who was born thanks to a treatment in Barcelona IVF is celebrating his 2 months today. Congratulations!

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First anniversary of Barcelona IVF.

Today 25th October, Barcelona IVF opened its doors one year ago. Since then we have helped many couples to fulfill their dream to become parents and many others are about to see it…

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Did you know what IMSI is?

The IMSI is the selection of sperm through a high magnification (8000 magnifications instead of 400 for the classical ICSI) that allows us to observe the structures that had so far remained…

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Why patients seek treatment abroad?

A recent study published in Human Reproduction reveals that patient motivations for travelling abroad are complex. A desire for timely and affordable treatment with donor gametes was evident…

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Do you know what is the ICSI?

ICSI stands for “intracytoplasmatic sperm injection” and it’s a procedure used in vitro fertilization in which the sperm is directly injected into the egg. The technique was developed by Gi…

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Assisted reproduction laboratory of Barcelona IVF: Last generation Thermo sealing machine

To maintain their standards of quality, BarcelonaIVFhas the first Thermo sealing machinedistributed in Spain for sealing any type of container. The new SYMS II allows the sealing of high…

Infertility treatments: what to expect or not to expect in the 2 ww.
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Infertility treatments: what to expect or not to expect in the 2 ww.

This article could also be titled “the longest two weeks”, because for someone involved in and fertility treatment, they are.

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Motherhood for women without a male partner.

In the last years we have witnessed many social changes including the economic independence of women, which has led many of them to the decision to face motherhood alone. Also, every day…

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Caffeine can decrease fertility.

Caffeine, a known stimulant, can cause palpitations, nausea, anxiety and depression. A new study shows that the high consumption of caffeine can decrease fertility. American researchers at…

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A recent study shows that stress levels does not affect IVF success.

Stress levels are unlikely to affect whether or not a woman becomes pregnant following IVF treatments. Researchers from Cardiff University in Wales and from the University of Thessaloniki in…

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Assisted Reproduction Laboratory in Barcelona IVF: last generation incubators

Our assisted reproduction laboratory in Barcelona offers a very advanced technology. In addition to traditional incubators, we are the first centre in Spain to offer a new desktop…

Current Perspectives on Surrogacy (Also Known as Gestational Surrogacy or Surrogate Motherhood)
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Current Perspectives on Surrogacy (Also Known as Gestational Surrogacy or Surrogate Motherhood)

Last December, Barcelona IVF posed the following question in a public survey: Surrogacy is NOT legal in Spain. Do you think it should be legalized? The majority of respondents (67%)…

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Fertility problems: a really common situation.

Richard N. Waldman, president of The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologist writes about fertility problems. More than 7 million people in the USA, approximately 12% of the…

Being a single mom
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Being a single mom

The decision of facing single-motherhood is a big step in a woman’s life, but it is not necessary to do it alone. Keep on Reading!

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What you must know about egg donors (because popular wisdom is not always wisdom)

One of thing that keeps surprising me is how urban legends are built up. I have a friend who has a friend who once… and so on… Amongst recipients there are some wrong ideas regarding the don…

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How to survive to statistics

One of the main problems patients have when deciding where to undergo any treatment is to understand the success rates of the various clinics. Statistics are a double-edge weapon, which if…

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Barcelona IVF rewards your loyalty!

If you come for a first visit to Barcelona IVF from April 1 to June 30 and then you decide to do the treatment with us, we will refund the cost of the first visit. To arrange a first visit…

I have a low ovarian reserve, can someone explain it to me?
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I have a low ovarian reserve, can someone explain it to me?

One of the diagnoses that many women are faced with when they consult an infertility specialist is the ovarian factor. This diagnosis generates many doubts and concerns. We want to help you to resolve them.

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Assisted Reproduction Laboratory in Barcelona IVF: a last generation laminar flow cabinet

By Anna Rabanal. At Barcelona IVF our goal is to offer the latest technologies. We know, in order to obtain the best results, it is essential to offer the best equipments. That’s why our l…

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Barcelona IVF's Facebook

Our Facebook has arrived to 200 friends!!! Thank you very much to every@ne! 

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Why asking Dr. Google about infertility could be funny

This article does not intend to help you to get pregnant but to cope with your infertility. Life is really hard, and having problems to conceive makes it even harder. But the way you…

Poll results: Do you think that egg and sperm donation in Spain should remain anonymous?
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Poll results: Do you think that egg and sperm donation in Spain should remain anonymous?

70% of voters think that both egg and sperm donation should always be anonymous. 8% think that the identity of donors should be known and 22% think that anonymous and non-anonymous donors…

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Barcelona IVF invited to Cradle Meetings in Glasgow

Barcelona IVF’s Medical Director, Dr. Raúl Olivares has been kindly invited by Cradle to their Cradle meetings to discuss in a friendly environment interesting medical, legal and ethical as…

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Assisted reproduction: does stress cause infertility?

Stress as a "contraceptive" by Barcelona IVF psychologist Atze Mena. Sometimes you might have wondered whether stress is the cause of non-pregnancy. The reality is that there still don’t e…

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Antioxidants may improve male fertility

Posted on Fox News Couples who struggle to conceive could find baby-making help from antioxidants such as vitamin E and zinc, hints a new review of more than 30 studies. The researchers…