Assisted reproductive technology

Gonal-f is a hormonal drug used in assisted reproduction treatments to cause the development of multiple follicles in the ovary. It is composed of the follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), a gonadotropin that acts in the menstrual cycle of women. There are several formats of Gonal-f in the market, but one of the best known is the one that is administered with a pen-type injector. Below you have an index with all the points that we will discuss in this article. Index 1. Composition and presentation 2. Mode of administration 3. Questions from users 3.1. How should the pen of Gonal-f be preserved? 3.2. What is the use of the Gonal-f pen? 3.3. What happens if I miss a day of giving the dose of Gonal-f? 4. Recommended reading 5. Bibliography 6. Authors and collaborators Questions from users surrogate pregnancy in Tenerife(Spain)

In order to determine which is the best treatment, it is necessary to distinguish the type of azoospermia with which we are, that is, we must determine if we are dealing with a case of secretory azoospermia (non-obstructive azoospermia ) or obstructive azoospermia . In addition, we must bear in mind that there are numerous cases of irreversible azoospermia, that is, situations in which we will not be able to obtain sperm in the ejaculate despite the treatment given. Below you have an index with all the points that we will discuss in this article. Index 1. Natural treatment 2. Hormone treatment 3. Surgical treatment 4. Questions from users 4.1. Is the reversal of the vasectomy painful? 4.2. If azoospermia can not be resolved, what are the options for achieving pregnancy? 5. Recommended reading 6. Bibliography 7. Authors and collaborators Natural treatment If the azoospermia is secretory and originated by a problem of stress or by consuming a drug, it would be...

The Embryoscope is a state-of-the-art incubator that allows to visualize the complete embryonic development, in an uninterrupted way and in real time. This is a great advantage, since it is possible to determine which embryos have the greatest potential for implantation with much greater security, since you can see their entire development process in the laboratory. Below you have an index with all the points that we will discuss in this article. Index 1. What is the Embryoscope? 2. Advantages 3. Embryonic selection 4. For whom is it indicated 5. Authors and collaborators What is the Embryoscope? The Embryoscope is a new embryo incubator with a built-in video camera that will film the development of these. The advances that it offers us are the following: Do not remove the embryos to see in the microscope as they are. This prevents the change of temperature, light, etc. It allows to see how they have been fertilized and divided in each moment and thus be able to cho...

Endometrial scraping, technically known as endometrial scratching, is a simple surgical procedure in which small damage is caused to the inner wall of the uterus (the endometrium ) in order to regenerate and increase its receptivity. Therefore, endometrial scratching is aimed at patients who do not achieve pregnancy due to repeated implantation failures , in which another more probable cause of infertility has not been found. Below you have an index with all the points that we will discuss in this article. Index 1. What is endometrial scraping? 1.1. Types 1.2. When is made? 2. Indications 3. Advantages of endometrial scratching 4. Risks and side effects 5. Questions from users 5.1. Does endometrial scratching hurt? 5.2. Will I be able to achieve pregnancy after endometrial scratching? 5.3. Should I have some special care after endometrial scratching? 6. Recommended reading 7. Bibliography 8. Authors and collaborators What is endometrial scraping? The s...

In recent years, the issue of childbirth preparation has evolved. Currently, in addition to group classes for pregnant women, other disciplines have been incorporating preparatory exercises for them such as yoga or swimming. When it comes to childbirth it is extremely important that the woman has an excellent breath because this way the baby will have a good oxygenation and will be born without problems. Below you have an index with all the points that we will discuss in this article. Index 1. Advantages 2. Methods of instruction at birth 2.1. Lamaze method 2.2. Bradley Method 2.3. Aguirre de Cárcer method 3. Other techniques 4. Preparation exercises for childbirth 5. Authors and collaborators Advantage Some of the main advantages of this type of pre-delivery is the learning of relaxation and breathing techniques that at the moment of giving birth can help to alleviate the pain in some way. In addition, some of these workshops teach mothers useful advice for rais...

Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) is more abundant in the first half of the menstrual cycle, since it is responsible for stimulating the growth of follicles in the ovary. For assisted reproduction treatments, it is prescribed during the controlled stimulation of ovulation in order to increase the number of growing follicles and stimulate their development. menopause in Girona(Spain)

According to the latest report of the Spanish Fertility Society (SEF), in 2016 were carried out 138,553 cycles of in vitro fertilization (IVF) and 36,463 cycles of artificial insemination (AI), which resulted in a total of 37,503 babies born . This represents an increase of 8% in the use of assisted reproduction techniques with respect to the previous year, which shows that more and more couples need help to have the opportunity to become parents. After a year of sexual intercourse without achieving pregnancy, a couple is considered to have sterility problems, so it is advisable to start doing diagnostic tests and determine the most appropriate assisted reproduction treatment in each case, as we will discuss throughout this post. Below you have an index with all the points that we will discuss in this article. Index 1. Custom fertility treatments 2. Artificial insemination (AI) 3. In vitro fertilization (IVF) 3.1. ICSI 3.2. DGP 4. Questions from users 4.1. How muc...

During pregnancy many changes occur in women and having to feed a being that grows inside requires a supply of extra vitamins and minerals. It is very important to have a healthy and varied diet to try to cover the maximum amount of vitamins, apart from the nutritional supplement that the doctor recommends. Below you have an index with all the points that we will discuss in this article. Index 1. Minerals 2. Types of vitamins 3. Authors and collaborators Minerals Iron: It is essential to increase the production of red blood cells by the body. It is excellent for eliminating the mother's low blood pressure. It can be found in cooked cereals, raisins, plums and liver. Calcium during pregnancy Calcium: It is necessary for the formation of the child's bones. It helps the mother to eliminate cramps and cramps. It is found in milk, cheese, yogurt, cottage cheese and ice cream. Types of vitamins Vitamin E: It is good for the muscular tone of the mother and for all the t...

It is recommended to take a certain amount of folic acid daily, in adults the recommended dose is 2 mg and in pregnant women or who are planning to become pregnant in the near future is 4 mg. Below you have an index with all the points that we will discuss in this article. Index 1. Folic acid 2. Benefits in pregnancy 3. Authors and collaborators Folic acid Folates are a type of vitamin B, B9 in particular, which can only be obtained through diet, or failing that, in artificially manufactured compounds, called in this case folic acid. This vitamin is available in most multivitamins, such as folic acid supplements only and in some foods: green leafy vegetables (Swiss chard, spinach, lettuce, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, or asparagus), fruits (citrus fruits in general and bananas) and melons), legumes, milk, eggs, nuts, meat (especially liver and kidneys) and whole grains. Folic acid Among the functions performed by folic acid in the human body is involved in the production p...

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A group of Italian researchers, led by Dr. Carlo Foresta, have focused on the elimination of papilloma virus in the semen of men who will undergo techniques of assisted human reproduction, since the risk of infection, both with The mother, as for the baby, is elevated with its consequent illnesses, which can be very serious. Below you have an index with all the points that we will discuss in this article. Index 1. HPV infection 2. HPV in semen 3. Authors and collaborators Authors and collaborators Laura Gil Aliaga EmbriólogaDegree in Biology and Biochemistry from the Miguel Hernández University of Elche and the University of Alicante (UA). Master's Degree in Biology of Assisted Human Reproduction. Embryologist in clinic UR Vistahermosa (Alicante) More about Laura Gil Aliaga All about assisted reproduction in our channels. 83,712 4,059 17,831 504

According to a study published in the journal Human Reproduction, the genetic variation of a gene involved in the regulation of cholesterol can influence female fertility. To discover the variability of this gene, a blood test has been developed to determine female fertility, used in mice. Below you have an index with all the points that we will discuss in this article. Index 1. Effect of cholesterol 2. Conclusion of the studies 3. Bibliography 4. Authors and collaborators Effect of cholesterol The presence of cholesterol in the bloodstream is influenced by several factors. Among them, several genetic factors involved in the appearance of cholesterol receptors. One of these receptors is the class B scavenger type 1 (SCARB1). A study conducted by researchers at Johns Hopkins University in the United States, has observed a relationship between the variation in the expression of the gene that codes for this receptor and infertility. Cholesterol In the study, carried out a...

The combined screening of the first trimester, also known as triple screening, is a non-invasive prenatal test that consists in performing an ultrasound and a blood test on the pregnant woman to rule out possible chromosomal alterations. As the name suggests, this test should be done around the 12th week of pregnancy , that is, at the end of the first trimester so that its result is reliable. One of its main advantages is that it has managed to reduce the number of amniocentesis and corial biopsies in pregnant women, tests that are invasive. Below you have an index with all the points that we will discuss in this article. Index 1. What is triple screening? 1.1. How is it done? 1.2. When is made? 1.3. Results 2. Biochemical screening of the second trimester 3. Advantages of triple screening 4. Questions from users 4.1. Is triple screening done in all pregnancies? Is it reliable? 4.2. What is the nuchal translucency of the fetus? 4.3. Can triple screening be don...

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a sexually transmitted infection that is transmitted by direct contact during sexual intercourse. Occasionally, HPV is asymptomatic and goes unnoticed, but it can have serious long-term consequences, such as cervical cancer. In this article, we will detail the different types of papillomavirus, how it is spread and the forms of prevention and treatment. Below you have an index with all the points that we will discuss in this article. Index 1. Human papillomavirus 1.1. Types 1.2. How is it spread? 2. Symptoms and consequences 3. Prevention and diagnosis 4. Vaccines against HPV 4.1. Cervarix® 4.2. Gardasil® 5. Questions from users 5.1. Does the human papilloma virus have a cure? 5.2. Can human papillomavirus be transmitted during lactation? 5.3. What is the price of the human papillomavirus vaccine? 6. Recommended reading 7. Bibliography 8. Authors and collaborators Human papilloma virus HPV is the most common sexually ...

The oligospermia or oligozoospermia is a seminal alteration that consists of having a small amount of sperm in the ejaculated semen. Since oligospermia does not produce any symptoms that the male can recognize, it is difficult to find out about this condition until the couple tries to have a child and can not. The oligozoospermia can be diagnosed by a fertility specialist with these two simple tests: Seminogram also called spermiogram . It is used to evaluate the sperm parameters of the semen with a microscope. Blood analysis provides information on the levels of male sex hormones and if there is any alteration. Below you have an index with all the points that we will discuss in this article. Index 1. The seminogram 1.1. Macroscopic examination 1.2. Microscopic examination 2. Hormone analysis 2.1. Interpretation of results 3. Medical history 4. Questions from users 4.1. What are the causes of having few sperm in the ejaculate? 4.2. What types of oligospermia ...

The main concern of a woman or couple trying to have a child is whether they can get pregnant, either naturally or with the help of assisted reproduction . Once the embryo has implanted in the womb and pregnancy is achieved, other doubts and concerns begin to arise in future parents, such as the sex the baby will have. The embryologist Rocio Diaz tells us how is the determination of male or female in fertilization, as well as the possibilities that exist in the selection to be a boy or a girl. Below you have an index with all the points that we will discuss in this article. Index 1. What sex will my future child have? 2. Is it possible to choose the sex of the baby? 2.1. Selection of post-fertilization sex 2.2. Preferential sex selection 3. Legal issues of sex selection 4. Authors and collaborators What sex will my future child have? Fertilization of the embryo is the moment when the paternal sperm interacts with the maternal egg and both mix their genetic material....

In previous occasions we have addressed the issue of the influence of maternal obesity in the achievement and monitoring of pregnancy, but today we want to focus on what consequences may have for the child born, and the adult who will become, having been subjected to a pregnancy with excess BMI. An adult woman is considered obese if she has a body mass index greater than 30. According to the World Health Organization, 1400 million people over 20 were overweight in 2008, and of these, 200 million men and nearly 300 million women were obese. Cases of obesity have multiplied worldwide since 1980. Below you have an index with all the points that we will discuss in this article. Index 1. Risks 2. What do I do if I am obese or overweight? 3. Authors and collaborators Risks A recent study published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) indicates that children of obese mothers are more at risk of dying prematurely as adults. According to the researchers, the risk of premature death ...

The GnRH analogs are used in the main assisted reproduction treatments such as IA, IVF and ICSI . They are drugs that are used in order to avoid early follicular luteinization and to control the time of ovulation so that it does not occur prematurely. Below you have an index with all the points that we will discuss in this article. Index 1. Effects 1.1. Flare up effect 2. Indications 3. Advantages 4. Disadvantages 5. Authors and collaborators obstetrician in (Spain)

Description of a case with successful pregnancy in a 35-year-old patient with XY pure gonadal dysgenesis (Swyer's syndrome) and with chronic idiopathic hypertension that undergoes in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer . Karyotyping is performed due to primary amenorrhea , diagnosis is confirmed and subsequently, a gonadectomy is performed, hormone replacement therapy is administered and hypertension is investigated. The patient gets pregnant through an oocyte donation treatment and a live newborn by caesarean section. Below you have an index with all the points that we will discuss in this article. Index 1. What is Swyer's syndrome? 2. Description of the case 3. Discussion 4. Bibliography 5. Authors and collaborators What is Swyer's syndrome? Swyer's syndrome, also known as XY gonadal dysgenesis, was first described in 1955 by Swyer. They are tall patients with female external genitalia with a normal vagina, fallopian tubes, hypoplastic uterus...

Teratozoospermia refers to the bad morphology of sperm in the ejaculated semen of the male. These men have a lower seminal quality and, at times, suffer from infertility and difficulties in getting pregnant. The causes of teratozoospermia are unknown in most cases. However, we are going to discuss the possible alterations that these abnormal sperm cause in the semen. Below you have an index with all the points that we will discuss in this article. Index 1. Defects in spermatogenesis 2. Reversible teratospermia 2.1. Lifestyle 2.2. Semen infections 2.3. Drugs 3. Irreversible teratospermia 3.1. Cancer treatment 3.2. Genetic alterations 3.3. Related pathologies 4. Questions from users 4.1. Can live sperm have bad morphology? 4.2. Can leucospermia cause teratospermia and male sterility? 4.3. Are the causes of teratozoospermia and asthenozoospermia the same? 5. Recommended reading 6. Bibliography 7. Authors and collaborators Defects in spermatogenesis ...