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In Vitro Fertilization: Steps and indications

In Vitro Fertilization or IVF can be a process difficult to understand. Before considering this assisted reproduction treatment, the best is to understand it well step by step. We tell you, in a simple way, what happens in all phases. Keep reading!

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Pregnant after 40

Planning to be a mother from the age of 40 is increasingly common in today’s society, but is it really viable? In order to be able to make the decision with as much information as possible, we tell you about the risks and advantages. Keep reading!

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Long glucose curve or TTOG: everything you need to know about this test in pregnancy

Gestational diabetes is one of the dreaded complications that only occurs during pregnancy. But don’t worry, there is a way to control your blood sugar levels through OGTT. Do you want to know what it is? Keep reading!

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Medication, pregnancy and breastfeeding

Medication during pregnancy, yes or no? What risks are there? What does the World Health Organization recommends? We tell you everything you should keep in mind during pregnancy and breastfeeding regarding medication and other remedies that are usually used. Get information here!

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Top 5 causes of female infertility

The impossibility to become pregnant or irregular or absent menstrual cycles are the most visible signs of infertility in women. If you have asked yourself, why is this happening to you? Or, what could have caused this sterility? In the next post we tell you the 5 main causes. Keep reading!

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In Barcelona IVF quality is guaranteed

Quality is fundamental in processes so important like those of assisted reproduction. At Barcelona IVF our quality is certified by the ISO 9001 and UNE 179007 regulations. Do you know what they mean? Get information here!

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Biochemical pregnancy

Getting pregnant can be more difficult than we imagine. Sometimes there are problems in fertilization, other times there are implantation failures or, even if these phases are successful, the embryo ends up losing itself. This last case is known as a biochemical pregnancy, micro-miscarriage or biochemical miscarriage. Do you want to know more? Get informed here!

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Your peace of mind is what matters most to us

The expansion of the coronavirus pandemic worries us all. We want to remind you that we are by your side to keep you informed of any news that may arise in this regard. Our goal is to guarantee our services while maintaining the safety and well-being of all of you and to serve as support for any questions that may arise. Find the answers to the most frequent questions in this post!

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Barcelona IVF is back!

From Barcelona IVF we want to convey a message of tranquility and positivism, emphasizing that we are sure that normality is closer than what we believe.

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Embryo transfer

Embryo transfer is one of the most special moments of any IVF process, but… is it complicated or painful? How should I prepare myself for it? Here we tell you everything. Keep reading!

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What is the anti-Müllerian hormone and why is it important in pregnancy?

The anti-müllerian hormone is a key element in any assisted reproduction process. But what exactly is it? How does it relate to the ovarian reserve? Does this one affect my chances of getting pregnant? We tell you everything here. Keep reading!

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How long can my sperm be frozen?

Cryopreservation of semen is a perfect technique for those who want to delay their paternity or preserve their fertility for the future. But what does it consist of? Is it effective? And, above all, how long can my frozen sperm last? We tell you everything here. Keep reading!

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Sperm Donors, what do I need to know?

Sperm donation is a voluntary and generous action and many men have already joined it. Would you like to have more information about this trend? ¿Are all men allowed to be donors? Who is in charge of selecting the donors? We will tell you everything here!

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The pelvic floor, why is it so important?

The pelvic floor is a part of our body that becomes very weak during pregnancy and childbirth. How does it affect us? Why should all women have a strengthened pelvic floor? How do I strengthen it? Here we tell you everything. Keep reading!

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Travelling while pregnant. What should I consider?

Getting pregnant is a huge change that involves considering new precautions in a daily life full of stimulus. One of the most frequent asked questions is: Should I travel while pregnant? If you want to know the answer, click here.

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Rheumatic diseases and pregnancy

For a long time with rheumatic diseases, due to how they affected and its medication, pregnancy was not recommended, but what is happening now? Is it possible and recommended to have a pregnancy? Are assisted reproduction techniques safe? Get informed here!

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Myths about breastfeeding

Pregnancy is a very important period when many precautions are taken. In the case of breastfeeding, although it’s a very relevant stage too, there is usually not so much caution. In addition, there are many myths about breastfeeding that give rise to doubts and false beliefs. ¿Do you dare to say whether the following statements are true or false? Keep reading!

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Low ovary reserve

The ovarian reserve is a term that indicates the number of eggs containing a woman's ovaries. This reservation is not unlimited, but it remains stable until the age of 35. From this age it gradually decreases over time.

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How to survive to the waiting-beta

There are waiting times that they can become eternal, like the one we call waiting-beta. The mind is full of distress and illusion and becomes obsessed with solving the uncertainty around it, but... you know what waiting-beta is? We explain you everything about it! Find out here.

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Preimplantation genetic diagnosis

Do you know that transferring embryos with genetic abnormalities may decrease the pregnancy rate and increase the percentage of miscarriages? Do you know what preimplantation genetic diagnosis is? Here you will find what you need to know about heritable genetic damages and how to prevent them in an assisted reproduction treatment.

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Folic acid and pregnancy

The deficiency or excess of some nutrients during pregnancy can have consequences for the baby in the short and long term. One of the nutrients we talk about in this blog post is folic acid. Do you want to know why it is so important? Get information here!

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Differences between In Vitro fertilization and artificial insemination

The variety of techniques of assisted reproduction may lead to doubts. Artificial insemination and In Vitro fertilisation (IVF) are two very known methods that usually cause confusion. Here you will find out what you should know about them!

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Single maternity, the decision of your life

Single maternity has ceased to be a stigma for women. This fact, together with advances in reproductive medicine, have turned this option into a trend that is increasing. To know what techniques we offer you and why you should choose Barcelona IVF keep reading.

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Endometriosis and fertility

Endometriosis affects 3-10% of the general population according to the clinical practice guidelines of the Spanish Fertility Society (SEF). Do you know what queues and how does it affect women’s reproductive health?

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Egg freezing: am I still on time?

Do you want to become a mother, but do not think it is the right time? Are you going to undergo a treatment that might affect your reproductive capacity and want to preserve your fertility? If so, egg freezing might be a good choice for you.

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Ovarian stimulation in an assisted reproduction treatment

An in vitro fertilization treatment consists of many phases, the first is what we call ovarian stimulation. How and why is it done? Is it essential? Get information here.

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Barcelona IVF: commitment, innovation and integrity in reproductive medicine

Life is full of important decisions but having a baby is surely the most significant of them. In Barcelona IVF, we will be by your side in this moment so crucial for you and also for us.

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How is the egg donation treatment performed?

When a woman cannot achieve a pregnancy with her own eggs - due to advanced age, genetic diseases, poor quality of the eggs or low ovarian reserve after repeated failures of IVF - she can resort to an egg donation treatment.

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Remedies for gestational constipation

Are you pregnant and suffer from discomfort and/or abdominal pain, increased stool volume and consistency, as well as increased stool effort? In this case, you could be suffering from the so-called gestational constipation. It is estimated that approximately half of women will suffer from discomfort at some time during their pregnancy, especially in the last trimester.

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I want to become an egg donor: What do I have to do?

There are a growing number of couples that cannot have children due to a fertility problem and they have to resort to an egg, sperm or embryo donation to get a chance at a pregnancy. Now you can help other women to get pregnant by becoming egg donor at Barcelona IVF