Assisted reproductive technology

In most cycles of in vitro fertilization (IVF), either with own ovum or ovodonation, there are surplus embryos at the end of treatment. The fate of frozen embryos depends on both the legislation regulating assisted reproduction techniques in Spain (Law 14/2006) and the decision of the partner or patient. In this article we tell you the possible destinations in each situation. Next you have an index with all the points that we are going to treat in this article. Index Fate of embryos left over from in vitro fertilization 1. What is the origin of the surplus embryos? 2. Fate of frozen human embryos 3. Renewal of consent 3.1. What about the abandoned embryos in Spain? 4. Questions of users 4.1. If artificial insemination is performed instead of in vitro fertilization, are there also surplus embryos? 4.2. Do you get better results with a second IVF than with the transfer of frozen embryos? 5. Recommended Reading What is the origin of the surplus embryos? When a coupl...

With the ninth month, begins the final line of gestation and comprises from week 33 of pregnancy to 36. In these last days, the symptoms in the future mother are quite annoying, as the development of the baby is finished and this is dedicates basically to gain weight. Delivery can occur at any time during these weeks, so avoid travel or long journeys and be alert to any symptoms that may indicate that the baby will be born. Next you have an index with all the points that we are going to treat in this article. Index 9 months of pregnancy: symptoms and development of the baby 1. Baby development 2. Changes in the mother 3. Medical visits and advice 3.1. Strep test 4. The ninth month a week 4.1. Week 33 4.2. Week 34 4.3. Week 35 4.4. Week 36 5. Questions from users 5.1. I have 9 months of pregnancy and I have a lot of flow, is it bad? 5.2. If at 9 months of pregnancy the baby is not positioned upside down, is a cesarean delivery always performed? 5.3. Is it n...

Embryo transfer is a simple and painless procedure consisting of the deposition of the embryo or embryos in the uterus of the future mother after undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment. This is done through a transfer cannula that is inserted through the vagina into ultrasound-guided vision. Next you have an index with all the points that we are going to treat in this article. Index What are the symptoms after embryo transfer? 1. Post-Embryonic Transfer Symptoms 1.1. Abundant vaginal discharge 1.2. Small bleeding 1.3. Breast changes 1.4. Fatigue 1.5. Sickness 1.6. Frequent urination 1.7. Absence of menstruation 1.8. Punctures, dizziness and pain in the abdominal and lumbar 1.9. Others 2. Transfer of frozen embryos or ovodonation 2.1. Substituted Cycle 2.2. Natural cycle 3. When to see a doctor after the transfer 4. Questions of users 4.1. Is it normal for embryonic transfer to occur without symptoms? 4.2. Do you have the same symptoms a...

Menopause is a natural stage in a woman's life that indicates that her reproductive age is over. Generally it does not appear suddenly but it is a gradual process. From the age of 40 the rules are being spaced out and can take several years until the period ends definitively. Next you have an index with all the points that we are going to treat in this article. Index Menopause at 40 1. Causes 2. Perimenopause 3. Symptoms The age of onset can vary, from 40 to 60 years is the usual, placing the average in Spanish women in 51.2 years. Causes When a woman is in the fertile stage of her reproductive life, estrogen levels rise and fall throughout the menstrual cycle. These oscillations of the hormone estrogen are controlled by two other hormones released by the pituitary: FSH and LH. The activity of these hormones acts as a signal for ovulation to take place. When the egg is released from the ovary, the follicle that contains it initiates the synthesis of progesterone, prepa...

In vitro fertilization (IVF) and artificial insemination (AI), the main techniques of assisted reproduction, are associated with a higher probability of pregnancy in twins (non-identical twins) or of more infants. About 60% of twin pregnancies come from these techniques. While it is true that these treatments may increase the likelihood of double pregnancy, many studies are currently aimed at reducing this type of pregnancy. The main reason is the high risk involved both in maternal health and in the development of babies. Next you have an index with all the points that we are going to treat in this article. Index Probability of twins with IVF and artificial insemination 1. Twins or twins? 2. Why is there a greater chance of twin pregnancy? 3. Probability of twin pregnancy in IVF 3.1. Is there more chance of identical twins? 4. Probability of pregnancy of twins by artificial insemination 5. Questions from users 5.1. How can I get pregnant with male twins by in vitro ...

Artificial insemination (AI) is one of the simplest assisted reproduction techniques and therefore is generally the first option in the face of a fertility problem. Next you have an index with all the points that we are going to treat in this article. Index Basic requirements for artificial insemination 1. Union of ovum and spermatozoid 2. Semen quality 3. Prices of AI 4. Questions of users 4.1. What are the requirements for artificial insemination in Social Security? 4.2. Are there any special requirements for single mothers? However, in order to be able to apply it with the possibility of pregnancy, it is necessary to study whether the following requirements are met: Permeability of the fallopian tubes Good seminal quality, especially in relation to the mobility and concentration of spermatozoa . Age of the patient younger than 37 years Good ovarian reserve (quantity and quality of ova) If these requirements are not followed, another reproductive technique su...

When a couple has been seeking pregnancy for a year without success, there is a series of tests that can be requested by the specialist in case there are fertility problems. The male fertility test par excellence is the sperm or sperm test, which analyzes the semen quality, although there are other additional studies, such as the hormonal test. Next you have an index with all the points that we are going to treat in this article. Index What are male fertility tests and how are they done? 1. What tests will I do? 2. Physical examination 3. Semenogram the spermogram 4. Hormonal test for men 5. Other studies of male fertility 5.1. DNA Fragmentation Study 5.2. Sperm culture or semen culture 5.3. Karyotype study 5.4. Hyposmotic test 5.5. Testicular biopsy 6. Questions of the users 6.1. How do I know if I am a fertile man? 6.2. How much do the male fertility tests cost? 6.3. How can you tell if a man is sterile without medical evidence? Are there any home fert...

The seminogram, also called spermiogram, is the analysis of the semen sample that is performed to check the number and state of the sperm, allowing to study male fertility. Generally, the clinic offers a report with the results of the spermogram but it is important to know how to interpret them to see if there is any alteration in the seminal parameters. Next you have an index with all the points that we are going to treat in this article. Index How are the results of the seminogram and its values ??interpreted? 1. Seminal evaluation parameters 1.1. Macroscopic examination 1.2. Microscopic examination 2. How to read a spermogram 3. Frequently Asked Questions 3.1. What should be done when poor results are obtained in the sperm? 3.2. What does a negative spermiogram result mean? When do they indicate that you are infertile? 3.3. What is the presence of round cells in the sperm? 3.4. How long does it take to get the sperm count? 4. Recommended Reading Parameters ...

Endoscopy is a technique that involves inserting an optical system or endoscope (tube with lighting connected to a video camera and a television monitor) through the abdominal wall or natural orifices to observe the interior of an organ or cavity. The information obtained through this technique is more reliable than that provided by physical examinations, ultrasound or radiological techniques. Next you have an index with all the points that we are going to treat in this article. Index Endoscopic surgery: hysteroscopy and laparoscopy 1. Advantages of Endoscopic Surgery 2. Hysteroscopy 2.1. Diagnostic hysteroscopy 2.2. Surgical hysteroscopy 3. Laparoscopy Until recently, these procedures were used for a purely diagnostic purpose, but nowadays they also allow the correct treatment of gynecological pathologies in a less aggressive way. This technique requires hospitalization for a few hours, allowing to return to the patient's home the same day of the intervention. Adva...