The COVID-19 virus spreads primarily through droplets of saliva or discharge from the nose when an infected person coughs or sneezes and is most commonly spread between people who are in close contact with one another.

To reduce the likelihood of infection by Covid-19, the Health authorities recommend the following:

• Regularly and thoroughly clean/wash your hands.
• Maintain at least 1 metre distance between yourself and others.
• Avoid going to crowded places.
• ALWAYS WEAR A MASK in public places.
• Cover your mouth with your bent elbow or with a tissue when you cough and sneeze.
• Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth with your hands.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects such as mobile phones or keys.
• Keep your home clean and ventilate rooms whenever possible.
• With the appearance of any symptoms, avoid close contact with other people and contact emergency services.

Pregnant women are not at a higher risk of getting infected, they should follow the same recommendations as the general population to reduce the likelihood of infection. It is always important to protect yourself.

It is important to take into consideration that researchers are still learning about how the virus affects pregnant women, there are very few publications about it. All the articles published and cases studied have shown that there is no risk of mother-child transmission. There is no evidence that pregnant women have a higher risk of infection.

It is normal to feel destressed due to the situation, In all aspects of life, not just with regards to fertility treatment, it is impossible to predict when things will return to normal, but we all have to consider that this is an exceptional situation, treatments have been postponed in order to guarantee the best health conditions for you and your future baby.

We are always available and you can contact us with any questions or doubts you may have by using our on line consultation service: On line consultation or by phone 0034693037975.

In the case of artificial insemination, here at the clinic we recommend a maximum of four attempts, since 90% of pregnancies occur in the first four cycles.
Regarding In-vitro fertilisation or microinjection, our clinic never makes more than four attempts using these techniques.
In the case of egg donation, it is more difficult to establish a limit, this will normally be determined by psychological and also economic factors.

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We can say it affects both of them. In men there are several different causes: alterations in the testicular area, obstruction of tubes, prostate pathologies, alterations in ejaculation or erectile function or alterations in the semen.

In women, some causes can be: early menopause, endometriosis, obstructions or injuries of the fallopian tubes, uterine or cervical anomalies or ovulation problems.

Fertility problems affect both men and women equally, so we prefer to refer to fertility problems in the couple, as in most cases there is a mixture or a combination of causes in which both parties are responsible. We always refer to the causes or reasons of the couple’s problems as a whole because, whatever the problem, the cooperation of both parties is essential.

In Spain around 800.000 couples have fertility problems. It has been estimated that around 20% of couples have trouble conceiving or staying pregnant.

Primary infertility refers to the inability to get pregnant or carry a pregnancy successfully to full term and secondary infertility is defined as the inability to get pregnant or carry a pregnancy successfully to full term after previously having had a normal pregnancy and giving birth to a baby.

Endometriosis affects 10% of women and is found in 35% of sterile women. It is the presence of endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity, usually on the ovaries, fallopian tubes, the ligaments that support the uterus and the peritoneum. The ectopic tissue is sensitive to the hormonal changes that occur during the cycle and, therefore, its most frequent symptoms are intense and progressive dysmenorrhoea and pelvic pain, although sometimes it can be asymptomatic. In cases of severe endometriosis, the endometriosis implants affect pelvic structures (intestine, rectum, bladder, etc.) and may produce gastrointestinal, urinary symptoms, etc.

This disorder may cause infertility either due to alterations in pelvic anatomy, causing blockage of the fallopian tubes, or due to the formation of endometriosis cysts on the ovaries, which require surgery, with the consequent loss of ovarian tissue and follicle reserve.

This is the most common cause of ovulation disorders, which on occasions cause infertility. It affects between 4%-8% of the population. It is considered a metabolic endocrinal disorder that affects different organs and systems. It is characterised by the presence of at least two or more of the following signs: Oligo/anovulation, analytical signs of elevated androgen levels and polycystic ovaries on a pelvic ultrasound. However, not all women affected by this syndrome have difficulty in becoming pregnant.

This disorder accounts for around 25% of female infertility.

The main causes of blocked fallopian tubes are:

• Infections: These are normally caused by sexually transmitted diseases, mainly gonococci and Chlamydia infections that ascend the genital tract and the tubes, causing adhesions and blocking the fallopian tubes. On occasions the infection can extend from adjacent organs, such as the appendix, to affect the fallopian tubes.
• Endometriosis: is capable of producing adhesions at this level
• Surgery: abdominal surgery that produces adhesions that could affect the fallopian tubes.
• Congenital fallopian tube blockage: the fallopian tubes are blocked from birth.
• Tubal ligation: as a sterilisation method

Following ovulation, the egg survives around 48 hours, whilst spermatozoids maintain their ability to fertilise around 72 hours. Therefore, if the couple has sexual relations two to three times a week, this should be sufficient for the women to become pregnant. We do not recommend obsessive control on ovulation, as this produces stress in the couple, which could be counterproductive to achieving pregnancy.

This depends greatly on the circumstances of each couple, their health and physical state, and other factors. In our country there is no legal limit that prevents a couple from conceiving.  Nevertheless, it is not recommended that women over the age of 50 undergo any kind of assisted reproduction treatment.

If you want to get pregnant and have not managed to after trying for more than one year, or 6 months if you are over the age of 35, you should seek help from a reproductive health specialist.

We believe that age is the deciding factor; if you are young you can postpone seeking help for a little longer, but if you are over the age of 35, you should be aware of the fact that from this age onwards female fertility gradually begins to decline.

In our centre, we can usually perform infertility evaluation tests within one month. There is no waiting list for fertility couples, so it does not take long from the first visit to our fertility centre till the time when we can offer the most accurate and personalised treatment plan for each couple according to their specific characteristics.

We perform basic tests that involve an examination, ultrasound and a study of the woman's medical history, as well as an examination, hormonal tests, sperm test and a study of the male's medical history. Once we have all the results, then if necessary, we will consider the need to check the fallopian tubes patency or to do further tests.

Doing things this way, we try to avoid doing too many tests and also avoid unnecessary visits to the clinic which can cause a lot of stress and inconvenience to our patients.

We always strive that under normal circumstances our patients are seen by the same doctor throughout their whole treatment plan.

Yes, it is, there is only a slightly higher rate of miscarriages if we compare them with the rate of the general population.

No, they aren't, there is no higher risk of foetal abnormalities or chromosomic problems, these are the same as the rates of the general population.

Only children born after ICSI treatment due to the male factor can inherit some disorders. Some of these patients are carriers of a genetic dysfunction and this can be inherited by their children, so this means that these children will need assisted reproduction techniques to become parents themselves in the future.

No, it isn't. Spanish law only permits doing this for therapeutic reasons.

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