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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.

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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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What is the difference between an oocyte freezing and vitrification?

There are two methods for freezing oocytes and preserving your fertility: vitrification and slow freezing. But what advantages does vitrification have over classic freezing? How is it done? In this post you will find answers to these questions and learn more about the preservation of your fertility.

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Oocytes in our laboratory

Do you know what ovarian puncture is? Do you want to know if it hurts? In this publication you will find answers to the most common doubts about this phase of in vitro fertilisation treatments.

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How long does it take for the fertilised egg to implant?

You probably have some very clear concepts about pregnancy, such as gestational age, how embryologists measure the baby's development.

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How do you discover the quality of the embryos used in in vitro fertilization techniques?

In the world of assisted reproduction, there is a fundamental step to achieving pregnancy: the selection of the embryo with the greatest chances for success. Do you know what we take into account to evaluate an embryo's quality? If you want to know how we do it, keep reading!

Health and fertility

What is polycystic ovary syndrome?

Did you know that 1 in 10 women of childbearing age suffers from polycystic ovary syndrome? Not sure what that is? We tell you everything about PCOS in this post. Continue reading!

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What is implantation bleeding?

Late period and brown spotting? Could it mean that I am pregnant? In this blog post, we would like to talk about bleeding or spotting when one's period does not arrive -- and one type of bleeding in particular: implantation bleeding.

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Is it normal for my uterus to hurt if I'm pregnant?

Many sensations are experienced during pregnancy -- some of which are very pleasant, but others not so much. Therefore, it is normal for questions to arise about what is normal and what is not at this time. If you want to know which troubles are to be expected and which are not, read on!

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Symptoms of Pregnancy from the First Week

During the days prior to a pregnancy test, it is normal to be paying attention to any symptoms that may indicate pregnancy. Although it is normal to be pregnant and not have symptoms, in this article we tell you what the most common early symptoms are. Continue reading!

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Is there an age limit for assisted reproduction techniques?

Assisted reproduction techniques offer older women the possibility of becoming mothers. Let us tell you about the age limits to access them!

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Can I get pregnant on my non-fertile days?

In a woman's menstrual cycle, there are fertile days and less fertile days. The chances of getting pregnant are higher on fertile days, but it is also possible to become pregnant on the other days of the woman's cycle. Continue reading!

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Risk of Multiple Pregnancy in Assisted Reproduction

A multiple pregnancy is a high-risk pregnancy. To avoid one, assisted reproduction clinics have adapted their protocols. Continue reading!

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Folic acid

Folic acid or vitamin B9 is an essential compound for the proper functioning of the body and it is vital to maintain adequate levels during pregnancy. Read on and we tell you why!

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Who carries the baby with the ROPA method?

The ROPA method allows married female same-sex couples to share in biological maternity. We tell you how!

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What does embryo implantation depend on?

Implantation is the process by which an embryo adheres to the endometrium and it marks the start of pregnancy. Continue reading!

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Endocrine Disruptors

Endocrine disruptors are substances that disrupt our endocrine system and can cause hormonal imbalances. Let us tell you how they can affect your health and fertility.

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Do you know the percentage of embryos that reach the blastocyst stage?

The blastocyst is the natural embryonic stage of implantation. The transfer of embryos in their blastocyst stage offers many advantages, here are some of them.

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Is it possible to get pregnant after menopause?

Menopause marks the end of a woman's reproductive cycle, although not the end of the options for becoming a mother. Continue reading!

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Is it easy to get pregnant after a miscarriage?

After a miscarriage, whether spontaneous or induced, the question arises as to whether our fertility will be affected. We tell you about the types of miscarriage and the recommended waiting time to seek a new pregnancy. Take a note!

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What is the success rate of artificial insemination?

Artificial insemination is one of the most common assisted reproduction techniques and its success rate varies according to several factors. We tell you which ones!

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Advantages of vitrification

Egg vitrification has been one of the great advances in assisted reproduction in recent decades and its many advantages will allow many women to realise their dream of becoming mothers. We talk about them!

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Doubts about sperm donation

Studying semen quality is a first step in trying to discover the cause of possible male infertility. How and where can we do a male fertility test? How can we adapt our diet to improve semen quality? Keep on reading!

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Can I know what blood type my baby will have?

There are four types of blood groups: A, B, 0 and AB depending on the characteristics present in the membrane of the red blood cells. Persons of group A have blood cells with the A marker,…

Health and fertility

Is an ovarian follicle the same as an egg?

When we see those black circles on an ultrasound of the ovary, we see the follicles, not the oocytes. We tell you what the difference is, read on!

Health and fertility

What is the TMSC in a seminogram?

The doctor has ordered the TMSC of a semen analysis, how is it different from a normal semen analysis, what is it for? Read on!

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Different advantages in assisted reproduction treatments

The different assisted reproduction treatments have specific advantages that allow them to be adapted to the particular needs of each patient. We tell you which ones!

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COVID-19 vaccine and pregnancy

Since the COVID-19 vaccination process began, doubts have arisen regarding its compatibility with pregnancy and breastfeeding. Medical societies have issued statements. We tell you their evaluations!

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International Day of Women and Girls in Science in Barcelona IVF

On International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we interviewed one of our 👩 ⚕ doctors, Dr. Lin

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Know the testimony of our patient

We at Barcelona IVF are especially excited to share the following personal story that was sent to us by a couple who managed to fulfill their dream of being parents thanks to an IVF treatment with egg donation at our clinic.