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Transferring two embryos: does it affect the pregnancy success rate?

Embryo transfer is a key phase in different fertility clinic treatments, but do you know how is it done? Who decides how many embryos are transferred?

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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.

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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).

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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?

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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.

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Genetic testing and assisted reproduction

In assisted reproduction there is the possibility of carrying out genetic tests to minimise the risk of transmission of genetic diseases. Have you heard of genetic matching and pre-implantation genetic diagnosis? We explain these tests below.

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Learn about the different stages of the In Vitro Fertilisation process

When we consider IVF (in Vitro Fertilisation) treatment, many doubts arise: What will happen now? What will the process be like? What tests will I undergo? And so on. In this publication, we will explain in detail the most popular assisted reproduction treatment.

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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.

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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.

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How long does the ROPA process take?

Have you heard of the ROPA method and do you know what the success of this technique depends on? Below, we answer some of the most asked questions on this topic.

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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.

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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?

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Why should we vitrify our oocytes?

Egg vitrification can delay the age of childbearing, but what other advantages does it offer? When should the eggs be devitrified once they have been frozen? Here is a brief overview of this procedure.

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Anxiety in assisted reproduction treatments

The COVID-19 pandemic has put mental health on the agenda. It is estimated that 1 in 4 people have or will have a mental health problem in their lifetime.

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Why do implantation failures happen?

The early stage of the embryo is crucial for its good development, but what if the embryo fails to form due to implantation or fertilisation problems? How do we differentiate between the two? Can the chances of implantation be improved? We answer these questions below.

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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.

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Anaesthesia in assisted reproduction: When is it used?

When we talk about assisted reproduction, many questions arise. For example, the anaesthesia used in some techniques. Is there sedation or local anaesthesia? How long does anaesthesia last? Here are some of the questions that we will answer below.

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Are natural fertility and IVF compatible?

One of the challenges of assisted reproduction is to find a way to respect the body's natural process as much as possible, although this is often not possible because it is not possible to conceive naturally.

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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.

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Embryo selection in assisted reproduction

In fertility treatments, each step is studied in detail in order to achieve the best results. One of the most important is the selection of embryos for transfer to the uterus. But do you know how the best embryos are chosen? Do you know what technique we use to avoid genetic diseases? We will tell you about it below.

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Book your appointment with our doctors specialising in assisted reproduction

Starting to plan a reproductive project usually involves uncertainty and indecision. Doubts arise as to which assisted reproduction clinic to choose, what treatments are available, what should be taken into account, etc.

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The natural approach to assisted reproduction

Are natural fertility and assisted reproduction compatible, and are there natural fertility methods? Below, we answer these questions and many more about natural fertility.