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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.

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When is assisted reproduction necessary?

Although the success of fertility treatments is a reality, there are still many doubts surrounding the risks involved or when to seek assisted reproduction. Here are the most common doubts associated with fertility programmes.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Problems with embryo implantation during assisted reproductive treatment

Did you know that the embryo implantation phase is the biggest challenge faced by specialists in reproductive medicine? This phase of pregnancy is directly related to the success rates of in vitro fertilisation treatments, but we still have a long way to go. Here is what you should know about this stage.

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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.