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The importance of hormones in a woman's fertility

During a woman's menstrual cycle, a series of hormonal variations occur that have an impact on fertility.

Single parenthood: What are the best fertility treatments?

At Barcelona IVF, we have been helping thousands of people for many years to make the decision of a lifetime: to start a family. There are many types of families, and we have different alternatives for each of them.

Do official bodies still advise vaccination against COVID-19 during pregnancy?

Yes, with the studies conducted to date, we have sufficient evidence of the effectiveness and safety of these vaccines for pregnant women.

The chances of getting pregnant with IVF according to age

Most women have had doubts about delaying childbearing at some time or another. But do you know what is the best age to become a mother? Is it possible to get pregnant at 40?

What is amniocentesis and when is it performed?

Fetal health is one of the most important aspects for expectant mothers. The ultimate goal is fetal protection; therefore, prenatal screening tests are available to protect the foetus.

Radiofrequency treatment for uterine fibroids

It is estimated that 1 in 5 women will have uterine fibroids during their fertile years. Here we tell you what they are, how they are diagnosed and how they can be treated.

Can I get pregnant with adenomyosis?

Some gynaecological disorders, although common in the population, are not well known. Such is the case of adenomyosis, do you know what it is, do you know how it affects fertility, and is it possible to become pregnant? Below, we will answer these questions.

Yoga and meditation to improve fertility

Over time we have discovered the mental and physical benefits of yoga. This practice that combines body, breath and mind is becoming increasingly popular for all it has to offer.

Grief after miscarriage

A miscarriage is known as the loss of a foetus before the 20th week of pregnancy. However, this is only the technical definition. Miscarriage is also such a profound experience that it is often considered a somewhat taboo subject and is poorly acknowledged.

Discover the importance of the gut in women's reproductive health

Did you know that your gut plays a key role in hormone balance? Molecular biology is proving that there is a relationship between different systems in our body, which is why integrative medicine was born. Here we tell you what psychoneuroimmunoendocrinology is all about.

Regenerate and revitalise the body for your fertility treatment Ovarian reserve and fertility

Ovarian reserve is the ability of the ovary to respond to ovarian stimulation. This parameter evaluates the number of eggs we can expect after ovarian stimulation. Indirectly, it indicates the chances of pregnancy in an assisted reproduction cycle with your own eggs.

When does fertilisation occur after ovulation?

In this publication you will see the process of ovulation as never before, you will discover how the sperm are prepared to fertilise the egg and you will find out what the process of natural or in vivo fertilisation is like.

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