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Do ovarian cysts affect fertility?

What are ovarian cysts? Are they common, and do they prevent pregnancy? These are some of the most frequently asked questions about ovarian cysts. For this reason, here is everything you should know about ovarian cysts.

Health and fertility

The Omega-3 acid and its effect on male and female fertility

When we talk about nutrients, we usually think of vitamins and minerals such as zinc, calcium or folic acid.

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Hormonal contraceptives and fertility

There are many methods of hormonal contraception, such as the vaginal ring, patches or birth control pills.

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What is a bicornuate uterus?

Uterine anomalies are congenital malformations of the female reproductive system caused by an alteration in the development of the Müllerian ducts.

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How do I know if my eggs have a good quality?

Eggs are key to conception, so low egg quality and/or low ovarian reserve are common causes of female infertility. But what do we mean by "quality" and how is oocyte quality assessed?

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Signs of a fertile cycle

Regular menstrual cycles are key to fertility. For this reason, in this publication we explain what cycles are like and how you can recognise the fertile days, those when a woman is most likely to get pregnant.

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Does hypothyroidism affect fertility?

The thyroid gland is an endocrine gland located in the neck, which is involved in the production of thyroid hormones known as triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4).

Health and fertility

These are the foods a pregnant woman should avoid

Maintaining a healthy diet is essential during pregnancy. However, you may have heard that you need to be careful with certain foods, such as certain meat preparations.

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Assisted reproduction relationship with twin pregnancy

Do you know what factors increase the risk of a twin or multiple pregnancy? Do you know whether this risk could be avoided? We will assess you on these matters below!

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Doubts about egg-donation before starting an assisted reproduction treatment

If you are thinking of donating your eggs, you will probably have many questions to answer. In this publication we answer some of the most frequently asked questions about this treatment.

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Do endometrial polyps affect fertility?

Have you ever heard of endometrial or uterine polyps? Do you know the symptoms and signs that characterise them? Is there a treatment?

Assisted reproduction

What is the purpose of medication in your assisted reproduction treatment?

Have you heard of subcutaneous injections before exposure to assisted reproductive technologies? In vitro fertilisation (IVF), artificial insemination (AI) or the ROPA method are some of the fertility treatments in which medication is prescribed.