Author: Dexeus Mujer

“Thanks to embryo donation, Biel is here”

Embryo donation is a not very well-known fertility treatment. It consists in transferring to the patient’s uterus an embryo that has been donated altruistically by other women or couples who no longer wish to have children. It is recommended in cases where a double donation (eggs and sperm) is required. The advantage over double donation treatments is that it saves time, as there is no need to look for a suitable egg donor or check that she is compatible with the sperm donor. In addition, the selected embryo has undergone many previous control checks and meets the necessary quality...

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Conceiving with endometriosis: Will I need fertility treatment?

If you have endometriosis and are thinking about becoming a mother in the short or long term, you have probably asked yourself this question. The good news is that fertility treatment is not always necessary.  However, at least 30% of women with endometriosis have trouble getting pregnant. It is also known that a third of women with fertility problems have some form of endometriosis, which means this condition can make it more difficult to conceive. But, although there are some highly complex cases, having endometriosis does not necessarily mean that you will have a worse result if you undergo...

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Can genetic abnormalities be avoided?

Whether you are trying to get pregnant or wish to undergo a fertility treatment, you should know that there are several tests available to assess the risk of genetic alterations in the foetus. You may think this is very unusual or that it is unlikely to happen to you, but it can happen. One of the most common causes of genetic abnormalities is delayed motherhood, as over the years the oocytes age and genetic alterations or errors are mole likely to occur during cell division and embryo development. Down Syndrome is one of the best-known examples of this. In...

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How are embryos, oocytes and sperm samples identified in the lab?

We have all seen it happen in the movies, but biological material getting mixed up is not something we want to worry about. However, what are the chances that your eggs or sperm will get mixed up in the laboratory or that you will get someone else’s embryo transferred? If you are undergoing a fertility treatment, the idea may have crossed your mind at least once. After all, to err is human. In fact, more than 90% of patients worry that something like this might happen. And yes, to err is human. But that is precisely why there are...

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Do you need a sperm donor? Here is what you should know

If you want to become a mother and you need to undergo a fertility treatment with donor sperm, you will certainly be very interested in knowing how donors are chosen and what you can and cannot know about them. In Europe, there are sperm banks that can be accessed online to choose a donor. Some women order a sample and simply perform the intra-uterine insemination (IUI) themselves at home. In these online banks, donations can be anonymous or not. However, in Spain, donations must be anonymous by law. Furthermore, carrying out an IUI at home does not guarantee adequate...

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