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Week 37 of pregnancy: What changes are there in the baby and the mother?
In week 37 of pregnancy, the baby continues to grow. If birth occurs in week 37 of pregnancy, it would no longer be considered premature. Read more
What Is Menopause? - Age, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Menopause is a stage of a woman's life that marks the ceasing of ovarian function after 12 months without menstrual periods. It is a gradual process that typically happens in your 40s or 50s, and it has a series of common symptoms like hot flashes, mood swings, vaginal dryness, cramps, dizziness, etc. Read more
Sperm DNA Fragmentation - Causes & Effect on Fertility
Sperm DNA fragmentation is a cause of male infertility. It can prevent natural conception by causing repeated miscarriages, or result in non-viable embryos after fertilization. Read more
What Is Oligoasthenozoospermia? - Causes & Treatment
Oligoasthenozoospermia is the alteration of the concentration and mobility of spermatozoa in the semen, which causes male infertility. Men suffering from oligoasthenozoospermia will have difficulty achieving pregnancy naturally, so they will have to resort to fertility treatments. Read more
Can a Man with Azoospermia Get a Woman Pregnant?
Sperm aspiration, testicular biopsy, or sperm donation are the main options available for azoospermic males to be able to conceive. Read more
What Is Hypospermia? - Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Hypospermia is a sperm disorder in which the man has an unusual low volume of ejaculate or semen. Hypospermia is diagnosed when the amount of semen is below 1.5 ml. Although it causes male infertility in some cases, in principle men with this problem can conceive naturally by following the appropriate treatment. Read more
What is embryo vitrification? How and when is this procedure used?
Nowadays, embryo freezing is carried out using the vitrification technique, which is an ultra rapid procedure that offers high survival rates of post-thaw embryos. Read more
When does ovulation occur? What are the symptoms of it?
Ovulation is the phase of the menstrual cycle when an egg is released from the ovary to the Fallopian tube. It marks the beginning of the fertility window in women. Read more
Sperm Test Results Explained - Interpretation & Normal Values
Understanding correctly the results of a semen analysis report is crucial to get valuable information about the quality of the sperm you produce and your overall fertility, especially if you are planning on trying for a baby. Read more
Artificial Insemination Indications - Why & When to Use It?
Artificial insemination is used in mild cases of infertility. Here you will find information on when to use both Artificial Insemination by Husband (AIH) and by Donor (AID).
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Cryopreservation & Vitrification of Embryos, Sperm & Eggs
Cryopreservation of gametes and embryos provides flexibility when it comes to preserving one's fertility. Learn about the methods available and costs here.
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IVF with egg donation: what are the chances of getting pregnant?
Ovodonation is one of the assisted reproduction treatments with the highest success rates, since the probability of achieving pregnancy after an embryo transfer is approximately 57.5%. This is due to the use of very good quality eggs. Read more
