Blog - Page 4 | Barcelona IVF

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.

Assisted reproduction

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.

Assisted reproduction

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.

Health and fertility

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.

Assisted reproduction

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.

Assisted reproduction

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.

Health and fertility

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.

Assisted reproduction

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.

Barcelona IVF

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.

Assisted reproduction

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.

Assisted reproduction

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.

Health and fertility

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.