follicular puncture
Intrafallopian zygote transfer - Advantages and disadvantages
Also known as zygote intrafallopian transfer or ZIFT, zygote intrafallopian transfer is an assisted reproductive technique in which zygotes are inserted directly into the woman's fallopian tubes. However, ZIFT is in disuse because it is more invasive than other techniques. Read more
Embryo culture in the in vitro fertilization laboratory (IVF)
Egg and embryo culture is an essential phase of in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments. It can be performed in short or long culture. Read more
What Is Ovitrelle & What Is It Used For?
Ovitrelle is a medicine used in assisted reproduction in order to optimise endometrial receptivity, increasing thus the number of eggs available to be used within the prescribed treatment. Read more
Endoscopic Surgery: Hysteroscopy & Laparoscopy
The aim of an endoscopic surgery is to visualize the interior of an organ or cavity. The two main techniques of endoscopic surgery used in gynaecology are the hysteroscopy and the laparoscopy. Read more
Fertility preservation in young women: recommendations and ideas
Women who want to delay childbearing have the option of preserving their fertility with egg freezing. However, it is advisable to do so before the age of 30-35 to obtain good quality eggs and increase the chances of future success. Read more
What is meant by egg vitrification and what are its advantages?
Vitrification or "freezing" of eggs is the assisted reproduction technique that allows preserving a woman's fertility until the moment she wishes to become a mother. In this way, the eggs remain vitrified in liquid nitrogen at -196ºC until the woman decides to use them to become pregnant. Read more
What is a short IVF protocol with GnRH antagonists?
GnRH antagonists can suppress pituitary and ovarian activity in ovarian stimulation with lower doses than agonists. Read more
Assisted reproduction techniques: differences and complexities
Assisted reproduction techniques are classified into low or high complexity treatments, depending on whether it is artificial insemination or IVF/ICSI, for example. The choice of one fertility treatment or another will depend on the characteristics and needs of each patient, as well as the reason for infertility. 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
Recommendations for starting assisted reproduction treatment
Assisted reproduction is generally a very unknown field, so resorting to fertility treatment is often complicated. For this reason, being sure about the chosen clinic, preparing the visits to the specialist correctly and facing the treatment in a positive way will make the process easier. Read more
What does the follicular puncture of an IVF process consist of?
Ovarian puncture is the aspiration of fluid from the follicles to obtain eggs. It is a short, painless and easy recovery process. Read more
The IVF Process - How Is It Done Step by Step?
The following are the basic steps of every IVF procedure: ovarian stimulation, egg retrieval, embryo culture, and embryo transfer. Get the details of each with this guide. Read more
