Assisted reproductive technology

The ICSI is a procedure of assisted reproduction in which the fertilization of the ovules is performed by sperm specially selected for their morphology, so it occurs in the laboratory. After the insemination of the ovules, a follow-up is performed to observe the development of the embryos, based on how the cell divisions are produced, the quality of the embryos is determined. Those embryos of better quality will be chosen to carry out the transfer in women, which is usually done on day 3, although in certain cases the transfer is recommended on day 5. Below you have an index with all the points that we will discuss in this article. Index Rest at ICSI 1. Normal life after transfer 2. Benefits of moderate exercise Embryo transfer is a very simple process, it does not require anesthesia (since it is not a painful intervention) and the duration is 15 minutes maximum. The gynecologist inserts a cannula with the embryos into the vagina and deposits them inside the uterus. It is re...

The presence of sperm antibodies (SEA) in the ejaculate is a cause of male immune infertility. The union of these antibodies to the sperm affects their mobility, so that they can not ascend through the female reproductive tract or reach the fallopian tubes to fertilize the ovule. There are some treatments to be able to be parents even taking AAE in the semen. Some of these treatments are based on assisted reproduction techniques. Below you have an index with all the points that we will discuss in this article. Index Anti-spermatozoa antibodies in man: causes and treatment 1. Antibodies against sperm 2. Risk factors 3. Diagnostic tests 3.1. Mar-test 3.2. Immunobeads 4. Treatment and fertility 4.1. Immunosuppressive therapy with corticosteroids 4.2. Seminal washing and artificial insemination 5. Questions from users 5.1. Is it normal to have antisperm antibodies after reversing the vasectomy? 5.2. Is it possible for the woman to have antisperm sperm? 5.3. If ...

Endometriosis is a chronic disease that consists of the appearance and growth of endometrial tissue outside the uterus, especially in the pelvic cavity as in the ovaries, behind the uterus, in the uterine ligaments, in the urinary bladder or in the intestine. Below you have an index with all the points that we will discuss in this article. Index New drug for endometriosis presented by Bayer 1. Endometriosis and its treatment 2. New treatment for endometriosis The most common symptom of endometriosis is pain, which can manifest itself in different ways, in the lower part of the back, in the pectoral area and especially in the abdomen. It affects one in ten women of reproductive age and that is why it has become the third reason for gynecological consultation due to female infertility . Endometriosis and abdominal pain Endometriosis and its treatment The treatment of endometriosis should be personalized according to the age of the patient, extension of the disease, duration...

The morning after pill, also known as an emergency or post-day pill, is an emergency contraceptive method that prevents pregnancy after having unprotected sex or in which protection has failed. The postday should not be used as a usual method of contraception, since its high hormonal content can cause alterations in the menstrual cycle and other unwanted side effects. Below you have an index with all the points that we will discuss in this article. Index What is the pill of the day after and what are its effects? 1. What is the emergency pill? 2. How does the postday work? 2.1. Percentage of effectiveness of the postday 2.2. Pill of the day after and abortion 3. Types of emergency pads 4. Side effects of the postday 5. Questions from users 5.1. Can I have unprotected sex after taking postday? 5.2. Is it possible to make a homemade pill the day after? 5.3. Can I take the pill the day after if I am taking daily oral contraceptives? 5.4. Is it possible to take th...

The polycystic ovaries are a very common condition in women, a high percentage presents irregular menstruations, when in the gynecological review an ultrasound is performed, a multitude of persistent follicles can be observed. Below you have an index with all the points that we will discuss in this article. Index Pregnancy with polycystic ovaries 1. Consequences of polycystic ovaries 2. Polycystic ovaries and multiple pregnancies The permanence of follicles in the ovary, is not a persistent alteration, it may be that without medication the woman recovers the normal ovulatory cycle. Consequences of polycystic ovaries It has been found that a significant percentage of women who have polycystic ovaries have an associated resistance to insulin, that is, a difficulty in having insulin make its effect by reducing blood glucose. With this, in the medium-long term these women have a higher risk of diabetes and associated complications. Therefore, it is important that your doctor ma...

In general, it is considered that the first week of pregnancy begins with the decrease of menstruation in women. The implantation of the embryo in the uterus and the actual gestation have not yet occurred. However, since it is difficult to know the exact moment in which these events take place, the beginning of the menstrual cycle is taken as a reference to calculate the weeks of pregnancy. Below you have an index with all the points that we will discuss in this article. Index The first week of pregnancy: what are the symptoms? 1. What happens the first week of pregnancy? 2. First symptoms in women 3. Care in the first week 3.1. Feeding 3.2. Alcohol and tobacco 3.3. Learn more 4. Questions from users 4.1. How can I know if I have a week of pregnancy? 4.2. What happens if I have a urine infection in the first week of pregnancy? 4.3. How can I have an abortion if I have a week of pregnancy? 5. Recommended reading What happens the first week of pregnancy? Actu...

The antimulleriana hormone (AMH) is a marker used in assisted reproduction to evaluate the ovarian reserve and, therefore, the state of women's fertility. By analyzing the levels of this hormone, we can predict the chances of a patient getting pregnant. High values ??of AMH are related to good results in these techniques and are usually accompanied by low levels of FSH. With age, the ovarian reserve decreases, so the AMH also decreases. This test helps to know which treatment of assisted reproduction is the most indicated for each patient and thus improve the results. Depending on this analysis and the rest of the clinical history, it will be recommended that an artificial insemination, in vitro fertilization (IVF) or ovodonation be performed. Below you have an index with all the points that we will discuss in this article. Index The antimülleriana hormone (AMH): utility to study the fertility 1. What is the anti-Müllerian hormone? 2. AMH in women and fertility 2.1. When ...

The indicators of fertility are all those signs that occur in the body of the woman indicating the moment of the cycle (fertile or infertile) in which you are. This varies between cycles and from one woman to another. Below you have an index with all the points that we will discuss in this article. Index Signs of fertility in women 1. Basal body temperature 2. Cervical discharge 3. Position of your cervix Learning to identify them can be very useful for both you and your doctor, whether or not you want to avoid getting pregnant. It will also allow you to predict the date of your next menstruation , know early if you are pregnant, and alert you to possible changes in your health. Fertility signs of women This involves observing the three main indicators of fertility : the basal temperature, the cervical secretion and the position of the cervix. Basal body temperature Measure and aim your basal temperature every morning as soon as you wake up at the same time. Use a spe...

The loss of your libido is normal after delivery. Many women have no desire to make love during the first days, even months after giving birth. Below you have an index with all the points that we will discuss in this article. Index Postpartum sex 1. Hormonal changes 2. Psychological factors 3. Benefits of sex for the new mom Your body is recovering from childbirth . Gynecologists advise to wait between five and six weeks (quarantine), although each couple and pregnancy is different. It can be before or it can be later. Practice of sex after childbirth If there have been scars on the perineum due to an episiotomy, or tears have occurred during delivery, it is a good idea to wait a little longer, since penetration could delay healing or even cause infections. Hormonal changes After delivery there is a drop in estrogen that can decrease vaginal lubrication, which can cause discomfort. You can use a water-soluble vaginal lubricant; Vaseline compounds adhere to the mucosa a...

There are different rates that measure success in assisted reproduction, the most frequent is to measure the pregnancy or pregnancy rate, but there is also a birth rate or live birth rate. So when comparing statistics between centers, it is important to know exactly what rate is being referenced. In addition to how that rate has been obtained, if for each cycle started, each puncture or transfer. Below you have an index with all the points that we will discuss in this article. Index Success in assisted reproduction 1. Pregnancy rate with artificial insemination 1.1. Insemination with semen of the couple 1.2. Artificial insemination with donor semen (IAD) 2. Pregnancy rate with IVF 2.1. IVF with own eggs 2.2. IVF with ovodonation 2.3. IVF with semen donation In the different countries there is usually an annual report with the results that occur in the reproductive centers, this registration may be mandatory or optional, in which case not all assisted reproduction cl...

There are several tests to detect the number of eggs a woman has at the time she wants to become pregnant. However, the detection of hormones related to fertility is a non-invasive test that is performed with a simple blood draw, and provides reliable information on the reproductive status of women. Below you have an index with all the points that we will discuss in this article. Index Measurement of the number of ovules in women through blood tests 1. How does the ovarian reserve evolve? 1.1. Number of ovules at birth 1.2. Follicular recruitment 2. The ovarian reserve decreases with age 3. Hormones that are detected in blood 3.1. Antimüllerian hormone 3.2. FSH 3.3. Inhibin B 3.4. Estradiol 4. Questions from users 4.1. Can the ovarian reserve be measured with a home method? 4.2. What are the causes of decreased ovarian reserve? 4.3. How many eggs does a woman produce in adulthood? 4.4. Is it possible to achieve pregnancy with a reduced ovarian reserve? ...

One of the most frequent activities in any fertility clinic or reproduction unit is the transfer of cryopreserved embryos, which represents about 20% of the work done in these centers. Below you have an index with all the points that we will discuss in this article. Index The natural cycle in embryo transfer 1. Factors to transfer an embryo 2. Natural cycle vs. substituted cycle Factors to transfer an embryo At the moment of transferring an embryo to the maternal uterus, it is necessary to take into account a series of parameters that must be controlled to optimize the reproductive process and ultimately guarantee a correct pregnancy at term: Maternal age at the time of embryo cryopreservation Cause of infertility Embryonic quality Embryo freeze-thaw technique used Optimization of the endometrium at the moment of transferring the embryo to the uterus Transfer of vitrified embryos Natural cycle vs substituted cycle For this last factor there are different strategies ...

The hormonal examination is done to study the level of female hormones responsible for regulating the ovarian cycle and thus determine its influence on fertility. The main hormones that are analyzed are: progesterone, FSH, LH, estradiol, antimulleriana, prolactin and TSH. Together with the transvaginal ultrasound, the hormonal analysis allows to define the state of the ovarian reserve of the woman. This is very helpful in determining your fertility potential, since it refers to the total number of oocytes a woman has. Below you have an index with all the points that we will discuss in this article. Index Hormonal analysis in women: what are the normal levels? 1. Analysis of female hormones 1.1. Pituitary hormones 1.2. Ovarian hormones 2. Normal hormonal values 3. Other hormones 4. Questions from users 4.1. Is it serious to have the hormone progesterone below the reference value on day 21? 4.2. Does low antimullerian hormone indicate a low ovarian reserve? 4.3. Can...

Betawait is the period of time that passes from the end of the assisted reproduction treatment until the pregnancy test can be done. It lasts approximately 2 weeks, time in which all women are very attentive to any symptom that may indicate if there has been success in the treatment. In addition, there are many feelings and concerns that arise in couples, because they do not know the steps that must be followed during this period and, therefore, seek advice and recommendations from specialists. Below you have an index with all the points that we will discuss in this article. Index What is beta wait? Symptoms and advice after treatment 1. What is the beta wait? 1.1. The hormone beta-hCG 2. Symptoms in the beta wait 3. Tips during the beta wait 4. Questions from users 4.1. What are the symptoms in the beta wait for an oocyte donation? 4.2. What food is suggested to carry in the beta wait? 4.3. How are the symptoms in a beta wait for blastocysts? 4.4. Is it normal t...

HELLP syndrome is a complication of pregnancy that occurs as a combination of symptoms or effects, which give the syndrome its name: Hemolytic anemia, that is, the decomposition of red blood cells (hemolysis-H-) Elevation of liver enzymes (elevated liber enzymes-EL-) Thrombocytopenia, which means low concentration of surrounding platelets in the blood (low platelet-LP-) This pathology is considered a variant of preeclampsia and, like it, it usually appears at the end of pregnancy or even in some cases, after delivery. Its prevalence is not very high, between 1 and 2 glasses per 1000 pregnancies. Below you have an index with all the points that we will discuss in this article. Index HELLP syndrome 1. Diagnosis and symptoms 2. Treatment and prevention Diagnosis and symptoms Diagnosing the HELLP syndrome can be complicated since many times the symptoms are confused with other pathologies such as gastritis, influenza, gallbladder disease, thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, ...

When a cycle of in vitro fertilization (IVF) is initiated, it is necessary to perform periodic ultrasound examinations to verify that the stimulation occurs adequately and that the ovary responds adequately to the medication, since problems could arise. In case the ovary does not respond adequately, due to having too poor response or because it is excessive, it might be necessary to cancel the cycle, be it a conventional IVF or an ICSI. It is also possible that only the last step of the treatment, embryo transfer, is canceled for various reasons. In that case, there are several strategies to follow depending on the reason that caused the cancellation of the cycle. Below you have an index with all the points that we will discuss in this article. Index Why is an in vitro fertilization treatment canceled? 1. Cancellation of the IVF cycle 1.1. Low response to stimulation 1.2. Risk of ovarian hyperstimulation 1.3. Inability to obtain semen 2. Cancellation of embryo transfer ...