International Fertility Day
Unfortunately, infertility problems are increasing between our families and friends, according to data published by the SEF (Spanish Fertility Society). One in five Spanish couples is affected by infertility, and this rate will continue to rise to one in four couples in a couple of years (estimated data). Around 800,000 Spanish couples currently have fertility problems.
Your first fertility consultation at HC is free
You welcomed us, we welcome you: 1st free consultation EXTENTED throughout the month of June.
Men also have a biological clock
When it comes to having children, not only the mother’s age matters. The biological clock is ticking for them too. That is why it is important to preserve the fertility of man
About 50% of women with endometriosis have trouble having a baby
Endometriosis is a disease caused by the presence of the endometrium (the layer that lines the uterus inside and where the embryo must nest), outside its normal location: in the ovaries, pelvis, etc. The endometrium is responsible for menstrual bleeding (every 28 days, if it is not nested by an embryo, it is expelled with menstruation); but when it is out of its normal location, it produces small bleeds that give rise to the so-called “chocolate cysts” in the ovaries, as well as inflammatory phenomena (pain), when it is in the pelvis or other locations
Being overweight worsens the prognosis for getting pregnant
Obesity is an imbalance in the balance between food intake and the use that our body gives them, to obtain the energy we need for proper functioning.
The low ovarian response
A few days ago, we were talking about the ¨Low Reserve¨ (few eggs); Today we will talk about ¨Low Response¨, often confused, even in medical literature, with the previous one, but with a different origin and treatment. The ¨Low Response¨ is that situation in which, having sufficient quantity of ovules available in the ovaries, but these do not respond adequately to the treatment; the end result is what makes this situation similar to the “Low Reserve”: few eggs available.
6 Tips to achieve your emotional well-being during assisted reproduction
Experiencing certain emotions that are uncomfortable for us is part of the process of adapting to the new situation. However, if you have the feeling that the discomfort is very intense and you think that it is generating interference in the performance of your daily activities, the help of our support team can be very useful
How does the number of eggs decrease over the years?
The amount of a woman’s eggs decreases from the moment of birth, over the years, until menopause is reached. It is estimated that women are born with approximately 2 million eggs. This figure decreases over time and when they reach adolescence, they have about 40,000 eggs. Eventually, only about 400 become ovulated, usually 1 for each menstrual cycle.
Egg donation offers a high success rate
Egg donation is an assisted reproduction treatment that offers a high success rate. According to data from the Registry of the Spanish Fertility Society (SEF), the probability of achieving a pregnancy in the first cycle is 60%, 80% during the second cycle and 90% from the third cycle
JUNE IS THE MONTH OF FERTILITY. CAN INFERTILITY BE PREVENTED?
June is World Infertility Awareness Month, dedicated to all those couples who have problems in conceiving a child naturally and have to have recourse to techniques of assisted reproduction. There is no doubt that it is a long and hard road for many of them, but almost always, it has a happy ending