Juan José Espinós Gómez M.D., Ph.D.

Educational background

• Doctoral Thesis with Excellent Degree Cum laude at UAB (1993)
• Specialization in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Hospital de la Santa Creu and Sant Pau in Barcelona(1988-1992)
• Graduate in Medicine from the Central University of Barcelona - Reus- (1981-1987) with a special award

Professional experience

• Specialist doctor at FERTTY assisted reproduction center
• Coordinator of the Endocrinology Unit of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of the Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau until 2020
• Coordinator of the Gynecology and Obstetrics course at the Sant Pau Teaching Unit. UAB
• Full Professor at the UAB (2014-Present)
• Assistant Professor at the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB) (2000-2014)

Honors and awards

• President of the National Congress of the Spanish Fertility Society (2014)
• Former Coordinator of the Reproductive Endocrinology Interest Group of the Spanish Fertility Society
• Member of the reproduction section of the Catalan Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Scientific community involvement

Main topics of interest:

• Polycystic ovary syndrome. Hypothalamic amenorrhea. Ovulation induction
• Preserving fertility in oncology patients
• Influence of life factors on reproduction
• Hormonal contraception
• Postmenopausal hormone treatment
• Prevention and adjuvant treatment of estrogen-dependent breast cancer

Latest articles and collaborations

• How Does the Frozen Embryo Transfer (FET) Procedure Work?
• Semen Quality : What Is Measured And What Can Be Done To Improve It?
• What Are Normal hCG Hormone Levels during Pregnancy?
• Pregnancy symptoms but a negative test, what else could it be?
• Using donated sperm: donor requirements, prices and treatments
• Are implantation rates of frozen blastocysts better?
• How does stress affect infertility? Causes and effects

Latest replies to FAQs

• I have symptoms of pregnancy after IVF, but the test was negative, what can this be due to?
• Are there any risks associated with assisted reproduction treatments using donated sperm?
• If I forget to take progesterone after the transfer of a frozen embryo, can I spoil my transfer?
• What does a positive beta, but low hCG levels mean? Am I going to have an abortion?
• Can suffering stress after embryo transfer affect the embryo?
• Can I have Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome in a frozen embryo cycle?
• How does vitamin supplements improve semen quality?