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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

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When should I visit a fertility specialist?

For some women, sometimes the process of becoming pregnant may be more difficult than they expected. Factors such as an advanced age, endometriosis, issues regarding the production of sperm or any other risk factors can affect fertility and also make more difficult to get pregnant. It should be at this point when you should visit an Assisted Reproduction Clinic.

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Phimosis: what is it and how does it affect you?

We explain what phimosis is, how it affects men who suffer from it and whether or not it puts male fertility at risk. Keep reading!

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Do ibuprofen and paracetamol affect fertility?

Do ibuprofen and paracetamol affect male and/or female fertility, can they be taken during pregnancy, find out more here!

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Miscarriage: symptoms, causes and consequences

When we talk about miscarriage, we are referring to the involuntary loss of the pregnancy before the 22nd week of gestation, or when the foetus does not yet weigh more than 500g.