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40 years of celebrating life

40 years of celebrating life

Posted by | 10 Jul, 2024 | | 0 |

On 12 July, we celebrated the 40th birthday of Victoria Anna, the first person conceived through in vitro fertilisation in Spain. Her birth was an achievement of the team at Dexeus Mujer’s Reproductive Medicine Unit, led by Dr Pedro N. Barri and biologist Dr Anna Veiga, who was the head of the In Vitro Fertilisation Laboratory at the time. This achievement marked a before and after in Spain, as it consolidated the implementation of assisted reproductive technology and was crucial in promoting the development of this medical speciality. It also brought hope to many families with fertility problems, for...

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Sex after embryo transfer: yes or no

Sex after embryo transfer: yes or no

Posted by | 5 Jun, 2024 | | 0 |

If you are undergoing a fertility treatment, you have probably asked yourself this question. The best course of action is to follow the advice of your gynaecologist, who will be familiar with your particular case. In general, however, it is difficult to give an unequivocal answer because it is not clear whether sexual intercourse after embryo transfer is beneficial or harmful. In this post, we explain the reasons for and against it  with the help of Dr Isabeth González, a fertility specialist at our clinic: What are the risks? Orgasms can cause uterine contractions, and sexual intercourse increases the...

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Women’s health: how can it be improved?

Women’s health: how can it be improved?

Posted by | 28 May, 2024 | | 0 |

Although Spain has a longer life expectancy than other countries, the health of Spanish women is below the EU average in several respects. According to the Global Women’s Health Index (GWHI), which assesses global health through international surveys, the number of Spanish women who report having some physical or health problem has increased since 2020. To better understand this, we need to distinguish between life expectancy and healthy life years. According to various studies, while a 50-year-old woman in Spain currently has almost 40 more years of life ahead of her, this period is generally reduced to just over...

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How do environmental pollutants affect fertility?

How do environmental pollutants affect fertility?

Posted by | 15 May, 2024 | | 0 |

You have probably heard of endocrine disruptors. This is the name given to a group of chemicals that can mimic the effects of our natural hormones. Endocrine disruptors can also block hormone receptors in our cells. Therefore, when they come into contact with our organism, they can interfere with our endocrine system and affect bodily functions regulated by hormones, such as growth, development, metabolism and reproduction. However, there is no cause for alarm, as the effects are generally minimal. That being said, experts have been warning for years that the number of environmental toxicants is increasing. The European Environmental Bureau...

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Nutrition and fertility: tips for a healthier diet

Nutrition and fertility: tips for a healthier diet

Posted by | 17 Apr, 2024 | | 0 |

Although there is no evidence of a clear link between nutrition and fertility, it is known that factors such as a woman’s diet, body mass index (BMI) and body composition can affect her fertility and her chances of becoming pregnant. So, if you are thinking of becoming a mother, either naturally or with the help of fertility treatments, it is worth seeking the advice of a nutritionist. Here you will find some useful tips. In this post, we offer general recommendations with the advice of Xus Murciano, head of the Nutrition Unit at Dexeus Mujer. However, it is best to make an appointment with a nutritionist to...

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