Recurrent miscarriage – what is it? “Recurrent miscarriage affects about 1% of couples and is defined as the loss of two or more consecutive pregnancies before 20 weeks of pregnancy.” This is a distressing and emotionally challenging problem for couples who want to start a family. This clinical context often raises doubts in couples about […]
IVF or ICSI? The decision in the laboratory The decision between conventional In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) or Intracytoplasmic Sperm Microinjection (ICSI) is often made on the day of treatment, after observing the quality of the ejaculate sample and the quality of the oocytes. The combination of these two factors allows the embryology team to decide […]
Embryonic development in the PMA laboratory After a mature oocyte is fertilized by a sperm, the female and male nuclei undergo a process that leads to their fusion. This cell, which we now call a zygote, represents a new genetic entity. After nuclear fusion, cell divisions begin, giving rise to the embryo. In a natural […]
Oocyte cryopreservation – what is the procedure? Cryopreservation of oocytes allows the preservation of female fertility in situations of oncological or other diseases that may affect future fertility, as well as in cases where the woman intends to postpone the plan of motherhood. Process steps: Consultation – definition of the protocol to follow Ovarian stimulation – hormonal […]
Fertility preservation – oocyte cryopreservation Oocyte cryopreservation allows the preservation of female fertility through a rapid freezing technique – oocyte vitrification. Oocyte cryopreservation is indicated in the following situations: women with oncological diseases or other diseases that require treatments that may affect their future fertility healthy women who, for personal and/or professional reasons, wish to […]
Analgesia, recovery and care after puncture for oocyte collection and embryo transfer Ovarian puncture for oocyte collection is a short surgical procedure performed under sedation. It consists of collecting oocytes (female gametes) from the ovaries, under ultrasound control, through the vagina, using a specific needle. After this procedure, the woman remains for some time in […]
Assessment of the infertile couple – the first approach Infertility is defined as the absence of pregnancy after 1 year of frequent and unprotected sexual intercourse. However, depending on the clinical situation, the study for evaluation and diagnosis may begin before 12 months: as in the case of women over 35 years of age where […]
The journey of an infertile couple. It’s important to demystify the fact that infertility is not rare and that anyone can experience it. It is important to demystify the fact that infertility is not rare and that people close to us may go through similar situations. It is also important to know that medicine, in […]
Assessment of the male factor of infertility The cultural stigma that women are responsible for the majority of infertility cases means that even today, the majority of infertility studies are initiated by women. However, the male factor is present in around 50 to 60% of infertile couples. Therefore, it is extremely important that the assessment […]
The first infertility consultation – when to schedule and what to expect? It is not always easy to take the step of scheduling an infertility consultation. Recognizing the problem and moving forward with something that is unknown to us requires some courage. But seeking help at the right time is crucial to making it easier […]
The main treatments for infertility According to the WHO, infertility is defined as a “disease of the reproductive system that leads to the absence of conception after 12 months or more of regular, unprotected sexual intercourse”. Infertility can be treated or overcome using various types of treatments, depending on the severity of the diagnosis. Medically […]
Infertility: Don’t give up on being a mother Infertility can be treated or overcome using medical, surgical or Medically Assisted Reproduction treatments. Find out what each of them is. The desire to be a mother that a woman has at a certain point in her life is just the beginning of a journey that can […]