Author: Dexeus Mujer

What should I do with the embryos I won’t be able to use?

What should I do with the embryos I won’t be able to use?

Posted by | 24 Jan, 2025 | | 0 |

If  you have undergone a fertility treatment – or are currently undergoing one – you probably know that having multiple embryos can increase the chances of achieving a pregnancy. Therefore, having more than one embryo available is usually good news. However, the results of the treatment are not always predictable: you may conceive on the first cycle, you may need more than one or, in some cases, you may not achieve your desired goal. When the process ends – whether because you have had the number of children you wished for, have decided not to continue with further cycles,...

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Male infertility: a taboo or a little-known issue? 

Male infertility: a taboo or a little-known issue? 

Posted by | 18 Sep, 2024 | | 0 |

Male infertility is rarely discussed in society. This is partly because it is still somewhat of a taboo subject, but also because of a lack of knowledge about both its causes and effects. In fact, when a couple fails to conceive naturally, it is usually the woman who takes the first step to get tested. However, infertility affects both sexes equally.  At Dexeus Mujer, we have a unit specialising in male sexual and reproductive health and we offer heterosexual couples the option of a couple’s fertility assessment, which allows us to speed up the diagnosis when infertility problems are...

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Your First IVF: Answers to the Most Frequently Asked Questions

Your First IVF: Answers to the Most Frequently Asked Questions

Posted by | 10 Sep, 2024 | | 0 |

[If you’ve decided to start IVF treatment, it’s only natural to wonder how long the process will take, how it might affect your sex life, or when you can try again if you don’t get pregnant on the first attempt. In this article, we answer some of the most frequently asked questions on the subject].  The first time you undergo IVF can feel like a leap into the unknown, so it’s natural to have doubts or feel a little insecure. If you’re about to start an IVF cycle and this sounds familiar, don’t worry—it’s perfectly normal. The most important...

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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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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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