“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 whether there is something wrong with […]
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 which technique is best to use, in order […]
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 conception, fertilization and initial embryonic development […]
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 medication to stimulate follicle growth […]
Préservation de la fertilité – cryoconservation des ovocytes 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 […]
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 the recovery room, where she has a small meal, is given training […]
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 it makes sense to start the investigation at 6 […]
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 most cases, gives us tools to overcome a variety of difficulties and make our dream of having a child come true. Let’s first […]
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 is carried out jointly and, in the […]
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 to achieve the goal of getting pregnant. Infertility is recognized after one […]