achieving pregnancy
The role of men in assisted reproduction techniques
The woman gets most of the attention when a heterosexual couple visits a fertility center. However, the man's role should not be in the background, but both should feel involved and active to achieve a common vital project such as having their baby. Read more
What are the main causes of sterility and infertility?
The causes of infertility can have a male, female, mixed, or unknown origin. They can be detected with different tests that you can find explained in this guide. Read more
Which Type of Food is Benefitial for Female Fertility?
Including certain foods in the diet can help women improve their fertility and achieve a healthy pregnancy. A varied and balanced diet promotes female fertility. Specialists recommend eating avocado, sardines, seafood, nuts and other foods to boost female fertility. Read more
Psychological Aspects of Assisted Reproduction
Assuming that a person has problems conceiving naturally and that it is necessary to go to a fertility clinic to achieve pregnancy can be a complicated situation from an emotional point of view, in some cases the help of experts in psychology is required. Read more
What are the differences between primary and secondary infertility?
The main difference between primary and secondary infertility is whether the couple has had a previous child or not. In the case of not having children, the couple will suffer primary infertility and if they have already had a baby in the past but now they have not, the infertility will be considered secondary Read more
Health in pregnancy: nutrition, care and potential problems
For good health during pregnancy, it is important for women to attend all prenatal check-ups, take care of their diet and maintain proper hygiene, among many other recommendations. Read more
What is a Varicocele? - Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
A testicular varicocele is an enlargement of the veins in the testes. If it causes infertility or pain, treatment with microsurgery is recommended. Read more
How to pause the biological clock and decide when to become a mother?
Oocyte vitrification is an assisted reproduction technique that allows women to preserve their fertility. Thus, when they wish to become mothers, they do not encounter the difficulties inherent to their age. It is therefore a matter of cheating the woman's biological clock. Read more
What are the benefits of acupuncture for improving fertility?
Acupuncture is a thousand-year old technique through which many illnesses are treated and prevented. It has been used in assisted reproduction in order to solve problems related with hormonal regulation. Read more
How do ovulation calculators work out your most fertile period?
Fertility calculators help to estimate the day of ovulation and, therefore, the days when you are most likely to get pregnant. However, these types of tools are more accurate when the menstrual cycle is regular.These calculators should not be used as a method of contraception. Read more
The cost of hormonal medication in assisted reproduction treatments
The price of assisted reproductive techniques is augmented by hormonal medications required, which are not included in the initial estimate. Read more
Using donated sperm: donor requirements, prices and treatments
The donation of sperm allows many people to become parents. The donor must meet a series of requirements before becoming accepted as a sperm donor. Read more
