The origin and evolution of endometriosis
In medical terms, to refer to the origin and evolution of a disease with all the factors that are involved in it, we talk about the ‘pathogenesis’ of said disease. In this post we are going to talk about the pathogenesis of endometriosis. Despite having been documented for the first time more than a century […]
Endometriosis: We need to stop normalizing menstrual pain
To mark the occasion of International Endometriosis Day, last Sunday 14th of March, we have prepared a post for social media in order to raise awareness, highlight the symptoms and speak openly about this pathology that many women suffer in silence without even knowing they have it and that can also affect their quality […]
What is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and how does it affect fertility?
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is one of the most frequent gynaecological endocrine pathologies, affecting 6-10% of women of a reproductive age. The diagnosis of PCOS is based on the presence of at least two of the following signs: – Oligo-anovulation, – Clinical or laboratory signs of excess androgen, – Polycystic ultrasound-like ovaries. Many of these […]
Microbiome and Fertility
Can the vaginal microbiota affect your chances of getting pregnant? In this article, we explain some of the latest research on the relationship between the microbiome and fertility. You will learn what the vaginal microbiota is, how imbalances in this bacterial ecosystem can affect reproductive health, and what can be done to restore a healthy […]
What Causes Implantation Failure?
To begin, it is important to clarify that there is no universally accepted definition of implantation failure (IF). According to Coughlan’s 2013 review, implantation failure was defined as failure to achieve a pregnancy following the transfer of at least four good-quality embryos over a minimum of three fresh or frozen cycles in a woman under […]
How Many Ultrasound Scans Are Recommended During Pregnancy?
Ultrasound scans are often one of the most eagerly anticipated moments for expectant parents. The excitement is present from the first scan to the last, making each appointment a deeply emotional experience. Throughout pregnancy, a series of ultrasound scans is recommended to check that the baby is developing properly and that the pregnancy is progressing […]
Asherman’s Syndrome. Can it affect your fertility?
This syndrome can cause Amenorrhea, absence of the menstrual cycle for more than 6 months. Hypomenorrhea, decreased menstrual flow, reducing quantity or duration. Cyclical pain, Infertility, recurrent miscarriages, and abnormalities in the formation of the placenta. What is the cause of Asherman’s syndrome? The most common cause of this syndrome is dilation […]
Chronic endometritis. Could it be the reason why you are not getting pregnant?
Chronic endometritis is a common condition but the exact reasons by which chronic endometritis can lead to a compromised fertility still remains largely unknown in the field of assisted reproduction. Although assisted reproductive techniques have made considerable progress in recent years, some questions still remain unanswered. The culture media, the embryo selection criteria, the culture […]
Double stimulation. A new procedure for Poor Ovarian Reserve.
Poor Ovarian reserve (POR) is one of the biggest challenges faced in assisted reproduction treatments. In this post we explain what POR is and talk about the latest advances in techniques to treat it, double ovarian stimulation. What is Poor ovarian response? A poor ovarian response is when during the In-vitro fertilisation cycle the number […]
Implantation bleeding. What is it and how to recognize it?
Although it may initially cause some concern, implantation bleeding may actually be one of the first signs of pregnancy. This slight bleeding often alerts women who are trying to get pregnant because it can often be mistaken for a period. Here at our fertility clinic we have prepared this post to explain what implantation bleeding […]